breakdown lane — /ˈbreɪkdaʊn leɪn/ (say braykdown layn) noun an extra lane at the side of a major road or motorway where a vehicle which has broken down can withdraw from traffic …
Lane — The word lane has several meanings, including and especially: #a portion of a paved road which is intended for a single line of vehicles and is marked by white or yellow lines. #a narrow road or street, usually lacking a shoulder or a median;… … Wikipedia
breakdown — noun 1 mechanical failure ADJECTIVE ▪ mechanical BREAKDOWN + VERB ▪ occur BREAKDOWN + NOUN ▪ service (BrE) ▪ Most bre … Collocations dictionary
lane — noun 1 (esp. BrE) narrow road ADJECTIVE ▪ narrow ▪ little, small ▪ single track (BrE) ▪ quiet ▪ … Collocations dictionary
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown — For the musical, see Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (musical). Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Film poster Directed by … Wikipedia
Contraflow lane reversal — in use during Hurricane Rita Contraflow lane reversal refers to plans that alter the normal flow of traffic, typically on a controlled access highway (such as a freeway or motorway), to either aid in an emergency evacuation (the most common usage … Wikipedia
Houghton Highway — Infobox Bridge caption=Houghton Highway at sunset bridge name=Houghton Highway official name=Houghton Highway locale=Redcliffe (Clontarf) north end, Brisbane (Brighton) south end, Queensland, Australia carries= Motor vehicles, 3 lanes… … Wikipedia
Shoulder (road) — A hard shoulder, or simply shoulder, is a reserved area by the verge of a road or motorway. Generally it is kept clear of all traffic. In the event of an emergency or breakdown, a motorist can pull into the hard shoulder to get out of the flow of … Wikipedia
Pulaski Skyway — This article is about the freeway in New Jersey. For the former General Casimir Pulaski Skyway in Boston, see Interstate 93. General Pulaski Skyway Carries 4 lanes of US 1/9 (no trucks) … Wikipedia
Jacquelyn Mitchard — Infobox Writer imagesize = 150px name = Jacquelyn Mitchard caption = pseudonym = birthdate = Birth date and age|1951|12|10|mf=y birthplace = Chicago, Illinois, flag|USA deathdate = deathplace = occupation = Novelist nationality = American period … Wikipedia
