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It generally refers to any un-paved portion of the roadway construction that is outside (to the edges of) the marked lanes of travel.
HOWEVER it can also refer to ANY portion of the roadway that is outside of the marked lanes of travel - WHETHER OR NOT it is hard surfaced. Paved shoulder are not meant, nor are they constructed, to routinely bear the weight of moving traffic.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoSoft shoulder typically means dirt--mud-- untreated, unpaved, no gravel. Your wheel could enter mud; you could get stuck or slide. Heavy semis would likely get stuck if they pulled onto a soft shoulder.
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What does soft shoulder sign mean?
The shoulder refers to the area of the road just outside the main road. A soft shoulder sign means that the shoulder is literally softer than the actual road.
What is a Soft Shoulder sign mean?
The soft shoulder is a part of a road or highway that is unpaved and is usually covered in gavel. The soft shoulder sign informs drivers of the soft, unpaved ground along the edge of the road or highway.
What does the sign soft shoulder mean?
It means that the shoulder of the road is soft and non-compacted, probably not hard-surfaced, and you could easily get stuck on the shoulder. In a situation like this, if you need to stop at the side of the road, make sure that your left wheels are still on the pavement.
A Soft Shoulder sign means that the dirt on the side of the road is soft and you shouldn't leave the pavement except in an emergency.?
true
A Soft Shoulder sign means that the dirt on the side of the road is soft and you shouldn't leave the pavement except in an emergency?
true
When was Soft Top Hard Shoulder created?
Soft Top Hard Shoulder was created in 1993.
Where are most roadside bombs placed?
Most are placed in the soft shoulder on the side of the road. This is because it is so much easier to dig into soft dirt and gravel than solid pavement.
What are two meanings for shoulder?
1.- a human shoulder... a body part 2.- a shoulder of a road... turning point in a road
Why are soft shoulders an especially dangerous roadway condition?
If a wheel goes onto a soft shoulder (off the edge of a road to a soft ground) a wheel will likely sink in, making it hard to get the vehicle out. If done at speed the vehicle may tip over.
What does shoulder of the road mean?
the edge of the road
What are the ratings and certificates for Soft Top Hard Shoulder - 1993?
Soft Top Hard Shoulder - 1993 is rated/received certificates of: UK:15
Can you drive on the shoulder of the road?
you physically can but it is illegal
