Definitions for speed cushion
speed cush·ion

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1. speed cushionnoun

   A form of speed bump, often one of a series, that allows larger (especially emergency) vehicles to straddle them without slowing down

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1. speed cushion

   Speed bumps (also called traffic thresholds, speed breakers or sleeping policemen) are a class of traffic calming devices that use vertical deflection to slow motor-vehicle traffic in order to improve safety conditions. Variations include the speed hump, speed cushion, and speed table. The use of vertical deflection devices is widespread around the world, and they are most commonly used to enforce a low speed limit, under 40 km/h (25 mph) or lower. Although speed bumps are effective in keeping vehicle speeds down, their use is sometimes controversial—as they can increase traffic noise, may damage vehicles if traversed at too great a speed, and slow emergency vehicles. Poorly-designed speed bumps that stand too tall or with too-sharp an angle can be disruptive for drivers, and may be difficult to navigate for vehicles with low ground clearance, even at very low speeds. Many sports cars have this problem with such speed bumps. Speed bumps can also pose serious hazards to motorcyclists and bicyclists if they are not clearly visible, though in some cases a small cut across the bump allows those vehicles to traverse without impediment. Speed bumps cost $50–200 and may need replacement over time due to wear.

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1. Speed cushion

   Speed cushions are traffic calming devices designed as several small speed humps installed across the width of the road with spaces between them. They are generally installed in a series across a roadway resembling a split speed hump. The design of speed cushions forces cars to slow down as they ride with one or both wheels on the humps. However, the wider axle of fire engines allows them to straddle the cushions without slowing down. Ambulance might have the same advantage when they are American style vehicles. In Europe and Australia, where vehicles like Mercedes Sprinter are most frequently used as ambulance vehicles, there is no advantage.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of speed cushion in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of speed cushion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Speed_Cushion
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Cushion
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=speed cushion