roadbook
- noun
- Specialized
- The navigator studied the roadbook before the stage to anticipate the next corner.
Examples
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At the start she checked the competitor's roadbook for hazards and distance markers.
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During the desert rally, their roadbook handed to the co-driver was smeared with dust.
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The roadbook is essential.
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Make sure to review the roadbook before the event!
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The navigator carefully referred to the roadbook to find the best route through the winding hills.
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Before the race began, he reviewed the roadbook to ensure he understood all the hazards along the route.
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In the heat of the rally, her roadbook proved invaluable for navigating the complex terrain.
Synonyms
A book of blank or lined pages for writing notes
A book that gives information and advice about a place or activity
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Roadbook in motorsport is the same idea: it is a book for the road that gives step-by-step 'route' instructions, simple diagrams and hazard notes, like a recipe book for a race, so the navigator can guide the driver through each stage.