Difference between revisions of "On-ramp"

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[[Image:Turnpike on ramp pennsylvania.jpg|thumb|250px|right|On-ramp in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]].]]
 
[[Image:Turnpike on ramp pennsylvania.jpg|thumb|250px|right|On-ramp in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]].]]
'''On-ramp''' is a segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from ordinary roads onto a [[freeway]]. On-ramps are very common place to get a ride. However, to avoid legal troubles it is advised to thumb before the motorway sign.  
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'''On-ramp''' is a segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from ordinary roads onto a [[freeway]] (equivalent term in the UK and Ireland is '''on-slip'''). On-ramps are very common place to get a ride. However, to avoid legal troubles it is advised to thumb before the motorway sign.  
  
  

Revision as of 03:22, 25 June 2009

On-ramp is a segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from ordinary roads onto a freeway (equivalent term in the UK and Ireland is on-slip). On-ramps are very common place to get a ride. However, to avoid legal troubles it is advised to thumb before the motorway sign. wikipedia:Interchange (road)