(International) Terminology Question
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
The fog line?
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The fog line?
That's what we call it, but I'm pretty sure I didn't know the term until about 20 years ago. And I'd been a licensed driver for 40 odd years by then.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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That's what we call it, but I'm pretty sure I didn't know the term until about 20 years ago. And I'd been a licensed driver for 40 odd years by then.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
In the UK, it's the "Edge line": THE HIGHWAY CODE ... Signs and Signals ... Road markings[^] but there are other names (and functions) if it is non-white.
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In the UK, it's the "Edge line": THE HIGHWAY CODE ... Signs and Signals ... Road markings[^] but there are other names (and functions) if it is non-white.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
That's probably what I would have called it in the distant past. And yes, I've met the yellow and red flavours in the UK and Singapore. Here, we don't have those lines, but they do paint the kerb red for "no stopping".
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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In my state its generally considered a no-passing line. Snow line would not make sense in many US states.
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Huh? and huh? I was referring to the line along the EDGE of the road, not a centre line. I never mentioned snow.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
We call it "shoulder" as the edge of the road...
"If builders built buildings the way programmers wrote programs, then the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization." ― Gerald Weinberg
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We call it "shoulder" as the edge of the road...
"If builders built buildings the way programmers wrote programs, then the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization." ― Gerald Weinberg
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
dontgointheditch ?
Mircea
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In the UK, it's the "Edge line": THE HIGHWAY CODE ... Signs and Signals ... Road markings[^] but there are other names (and functions) if it is non-white.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Yes, the term "road shoulder" is pretty universal, I think. I was specifically asking about the white line marking the edge of the roadway.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
We call the line and anything beyond as 'shoulder'...
"If builders built buildings the way programmers wrote programs, then the first woodpecker that came along would destroy civilization." ― Gerald Weinberg
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dontgointheditch ?
Mircea
"edge line" seems logical - in the spirit of KISS. And risking being called rude (again) - it took very little time for somebody ( not mentioning any names to identify / embarrass the guilty ) to get off the tangent / subject and talk about CENTER line when the OP was clear about the location of the line. In my opinion - some people just do not read well... and it has very little to do with Queens English skills. Most frustrating part, to me, how can one expect good technical response / discussion when simple not technical question gets botched down? (And when I point that out , I am rude....so I will NOT SAY THAT......)
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
Peter_in_2780 wrote:
What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road
White line. The one in the middle is called the (solid or dashed) "yellow line."
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I wasn't aware of, or had forgootten, that. And since few roads have that line ... at least round the Surrey hills.
It may have been introduced since you passed your test (and since I did as well). I think it's mostly used on dual carriageway and motorways to help with slip roads and lane discipline at night.
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It may have been introduced since you passed your test (and since I did as well). I think it's mostly used on dual carriageway and motorways to help with slip roads and lane discipline at night.
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Peter_in_2780 wrote:
What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road
White line. The one in the middle is called the (solid or dashed) "yellow line."
"One man's wage rise is another man's price increase." - Harold Wilson
"Fireproof doesn't mean the fire will never come. It means when the fire comes that you will be able to withstand it." - Michael Simmons
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." - James D. Miles
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
The wife calls it the "WATCH OUT! You aren't paying attention to the road. Are you trying to kill us?" line.
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
The Oh Shit line?
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I think they are painting them white round here, and calling 'em roundabouts. :sigh:
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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What do you call the white line on the outer edge of the road when there is no kerb? (leftpond: curb) I know what I (and my firefighting colleagues) call it, but I'm interested in the wider world's usage.
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994. So does this signature. me, 2012
I just browsed my state's driver's manual and it doesn't give a name other than a paragraph describing them labeled "Edge and Lane Lines".
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