[Immigrant Life] A Practical Guide to Navigating Roads in the United States

Navigating roads is an important part of the daily life of immigrants in the United States. In American culture, words related to traffic and roads have specific meanings, and different terms carry different implications. In this issue of the "Immigrant Life" column, Worldway will introduce a practical guide for immigrants to navigate roads in the U.S. Save these various road-related terms to master some basic practical navigation skills, and apply them accordingly to make your life in the U.S. more convenient.

Road (Rd): General public road or street

Street (St): A street running east-west in a city, typically narrower and mostly in residential areas

Avenue (Ave): A street running north-south, typically wider, mostly in commercial areas, often with green belts

Boulevard (Blvd): A major road connecting to highways, with at least three lanes and a median strip

Plaza/Square: Roads surrounding a plaza or square

Circle: A circular road or a large ring road

Walk: Pedestrian walkway

Lane: A single-lane road

Drive: A private driveway

Way: A minor road leading off a main thoroughfare

Byway: A secondary, remote road

Spur: A branch road off a main thoroughfare

Branch: A branch of a road

Interstate: A road connecting different states

Highway: A high-speed road between cities

Freeway: A high-speed road without toll booths

Turnpike: A section of a highway that includes toll booths and service areas

Parkway: A section of a main road or highway that features traffic lights

Court/Place/Close: A short street or cul-de-sac

Terrace: A road alongside a row of houses

Run: A road near a river or creek

Bay: A road shaped like a bay, connecting to the same road at both ends

Crescent: A semi-circular street

Trail: A road in or near a wooded area

Causeway: A road crossing over a river or wetland

Circuit/Speedway: A circular road or racing track

View: A road leading to a mountain top

Beltway: A ring road around a city

Crossing: An intersection of two roads

Alley: A narrow lane or alleyway

Point: A dead-end road on a mountain

Landing: A road near a pier or dock

Grove: A road through a wooded area

Trace: A small path or trail

Laneway: A rural road frequently used by pedestrians

Channel: A road running along a strait or channel

Grange: A road leading to a farm

Park: A road within a park

Mill: A small road near a mill

Roundabout/Traffic

circle: A circular traffic junction

Parade: A road where parades have been held

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