rumble strip
US /ˈrʌm.bl̩ ˌstrɪp/
UK /ˈrʌm.bl̩ ˌstrɪp/
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faixa de alerta, faixa sonora
a series of grooves or raised strips across a road, designed to make a noise and vibrate a vehicle when driven over, to warn drivers of a hazard or to encourage them to reduce speed
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The car vibrated as it drove over the rumble strip, alerting the driver to the upcoming stop sign.
O carro vibrou ao passar pela faixa de alerta, alertando o motorista sobre a placa de pare que se aproximava.
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Many highways have rumble strips on the shoulders to prevent drivers from drifting off the road.
Muitas rodovias têm faixas de alerta nos acostamentos para evitar que os motoristas saiam da estrada.