What Does Unsurfaced Road Mean?

Filters. (roads) Not having a tar macadam (asphalt) surface. adjective. (paper) Rough, absorbent, without a glaze or finish.

What is an unsurfaced road?

About two-thirds of the highways in the United States and 90 of all roads worldwide are unsurfaced or lightly surfaced low-volume roads. ... The result of the system is a rating for each section of road indicating how badly that section needs repairs.

What does it mean to call someone rough road?

Rough Road Sign

It means that the road surface ahead is in poor condition and you're about to have a bumpy ride, so slow down.”

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.