Glossary / General

potholes

27 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Potholes are holes in the road that can be caused by bad weather or heavy traffic. They can be bad for cars because they can cause damage.

Technical Definition

Potholes are depressions or holes in a roadway caused by the wear of traffic and weather conditions. They can damage vehicles, especially their wheels and suspension systems, making it important for drivers to avoid them when possible.

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"I've often, you know, I've often thought that if you actually want them in the next election, all you have to do is just fill in the potholes and do it properly. And the local teams, when you see..."
Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304 The Intercooler 27:22

""But you know, at the moment, the main thing that everybody seems to be complaining about is potholes. Yeah. I mean, rightly so. We know it's an issue.""
Cars and coughing Smith and Sniff 26:09

"[144.3s] And I suppose we've got no real choice anyway, have we, because our speed restriction situation [151.3s] and our potholes and our traffic does sort of restrict us our pleasure in any case."
Bentley Special! | The Car Podcast #80 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 02:24