road hazard
Pothole or debris
Road hazard refers to any obstacle, condition, or object on or near a roadway that poses danger to drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians.
This includes potholes, debris, ice, animals, or construction zones: I hit a road hazard and blew out my tire.
In automotive contexts, road hazard coverage or a road hazard warranty protects against tire damage from such conditions.
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- black iceInvisible frozen road surface
- slippery when wetFriction-loss advisory phrase
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- iceWater's solid form
construction zones · debris · fallen tree · fog · blind curve · sharp turn · loose gravel · hydroplane · potholes · distracted driving · washout · jaywalking · landslides · rain · wildlife crossing · tailgating · fender bender · sinkhole
- traffic incidentsaccident, collision, car crash, pileup, fender bender
- clunkersjalopy, junker, clunker, beater, heap
- traffic violationsDUI, DWI, speeding, drunk driving, red light running
- injury claimspersonal injury, injury claim, injury settlement, insurance claim, bodily harm
- tire problemsflat tire, blowout, puncture, punctures, bald tire
road hazardroad safety
Preventing highway harm
safety measure · guardrail · rumble strip · traffic signal · crosswalk
road hazardopen road
Unobstructed route ahead
clear sailing · smooth ride · safe passage · favorable conditions · good visibility