crash truck n.— «Woolley said the thick back of the maintenance vehicle—often called a “crash truck”—is designed to take the brunt of the impact in case of an accident. A “crash truck” is used by maintenance...
suicide lane n.— «The convention passed resolutions calling for standardization of traffic rules throughout the country and elimination of the third or “suicide lane” on highways.» —“Junior Chamber Chooses...
suicide lane n.— «If a driver coming toward you in the other inside lane has to come to a sudden stop, his throwing his weight on the brake pedal will tend to make him twist his steering wheel so that his car veers into your lane. That’s...