gravel trap
A gravel trap is a section of loose gravel on the side of a racetrack. If a car goes off the track, it can slow down in the gravel instead of crashing into something hard.
A gravel trap is an area filled with gravel located at the edges of a racetrack, designed to slow down cars that go off the track. It helps to prevent accidents by providing a softer landing for vehicles that lose control.
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