Differences between British English & American words
On the Road

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British English |
American English |
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Dual carriageway |
Divided highway |
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Sleeping Policeman / |
Speed bump |
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Car park |
Parking Lot |
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Car Journey / drive |
Road Trip |
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Zebra Crossing / |
Cross Walk |
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Lollipop Man or Lady |
Crossing Guard |
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Motorway |
Freeway/throughway |
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Motorway |
Super highway |
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Traffic Jam / Tailback |
Traffic Jam |
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Lorry |
Truck |
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Articulated Lorry |
Tractor Trailer / |
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Estate car |
Station wagon |
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Petrol |
Gas / Gasoline |
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Pavement |
Sidewalk |
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Petrol Station |
Gas Station |
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Skip |
Dumpster |
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Diversion |
Detour |
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Lay-by |
Pull-off |
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Cul-de-sac |
Dead end |
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Roundabout (road) |
Traffic circle |
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Fly-over |
Overpass |
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Fire Engine |
Fire Truck |
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Phone Box |
Telephone Booth |
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Overtake (vehicle) |
Pass |
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Convoy |
Caravan |
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Caravan |
Trailer |
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