Why do we drive on parkways and park in driveways? Why is there brail on a drive up ATM?
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Parkway: A parkway is a general designation of a type of limited-access highway in some parts of the US and Canada. (In other parts of the US, the term parkway may merely be another title for a normal surface street) Like all limited-access highways, parkways are designed particularly for through traffic, and many can be classified generally as freeways or toll highways. Many parkways are restricted to non-commercial traffic and cars; trucks, buses, and the like are banned.
Driveways are commonly used as a path to a garage. Or, in the case of large estates, a driveway may be the road that leads to the house from the public road, possibly with a gate in between. There are examples of one driveway which splits to service two or more garages maintained by different owners.
The reason why we drive on parkways and park in driveways can be a bit confusing because the names seem to contradict their actual usage. The term "parkway" originated from the idea that these roads were designed to be scenic routes through parks or natural landscapes. However, over time, the meaning of the term has changed in different regions. In some parts of the US and Canada, parkways refer to limited-access highways that are primarily intended for through traffic, like freeways or toll roads. These parkways are often restricted to non-commercial traffic and have designated exits and on-ramps.
On the other hand, a driveway is typically a private road or path that leads to a residence or a garage. It is called a driveway because it allows vehicles to drive into or out of a property. Driveways can vary in length, width, and design depending on the size of the property and the number of vehicles it accommodates. In the case of large estates, the driveway may be the road that leads from the public road to the house, sometimes with a gate in between.
As for the question about why there is braille on a drive-up ATM, it is a thoughtful accommodation for individuals who are visually impaired. ATM machines are required by law to be accessible to people with disabilities, and one way to ensure this is by providing braille on the keypads. Even though drive-up ATMs are mostly designed for use by drivers or passengers in vehicles, there may be situations where a visually impaired person is being driven or accompanied and needs to use the ATM.
Remember, when faced with such questions, it is always good to do some research and dig deeper to understand the context and history behind these terms and practices.