concept   motorway
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the UK, a motorway is a high-speed divided highway with strict lane discipline and overtaking on the right.
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1 county highway United Kingdom County highways are less common in rural areas, and the primary focus is on maintaining major roads and motorways for long-distance travel. 1
2 county highway United Kingdom County highways are often referred to as 'A-roads' and form part of the major road network, connecting towns and cities. 1
3 county highway United Kingdom The term 'county highway' is less commonly used, as the road network is primarily classified as motorways, A roads, and B roads. 1
4 freeway United Kingdom Not as common as in the US, and often associated with toll roads or limited access highways 1
5 freeway United Kingdom Referred to as a motorway, typically with high speed limits and designated lanes for different types of vehicles. 1
6 international highway UK Involves driving on the left side of the road 1
7 motorway United Kingdom Known for strict adherence to lane discipline and overtaking on the right, with well-maintained and well-signposted stretches 1
8 motorway United Kingdom A common term for a multi-lane divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, usually with a speed limit of 70mph or higher. 1
9 motorway United Kingdom Motorways commonly have multiple lanes and high speed limits, often with separate lanes for slower vehicles. 1
10 motorway United Kingdom Referred to as a motorway, with designated lanes and strict speed limits enforced by cameras 1
11 motorway United Kingdom Primary route for long distance travel and freight transportation 1
12 national interstate highway United Kingdom Associated with toll booths and strict speed limits 1
13 parkway UK In the UK, parkways are pedestrian paths or trails within parks, and they may be used for walking, jogging, or cycling. 1
14 parkway United Kingdom In the UK, 'parkway' typically refers to the name of a shopping center or retail park. 1
15 parkway driving United Kingdom Parkway driving is less common and typically refers to driving on roads within parks or scenic areas at lower speeds. 1
16 turnpike UK A barrier with a rotating horizontal beam at a level crossing, used to prevent vehicles from passing through when a train is approaching. 1
17 turnpike United Kingdom In the UK, turnpike historically referred to a toll gate or barrier on a road, where travelers had to pay a toll to pass through. 1
18 turnpike United Kingdom A major road on which vehicles can travel at higher speeds, often with limited access points 1