Which geometric design element is crucial for ensuring safe vehicle maneuverabil

Practice Questions

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Which geometric design element is crucial for ensuring safe vehicle maneuverability at curves?
  1. Superelevation
  2. Shoulder width
  3. Lane width
  4. Sight distance

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which geometric design element is crucial for ensuring safe vehicle maneuverability at curves?
  • Step 1: Understand that when a vehicle goes around a curve, it experiences a force that pushes it outward, called lateral acceleration.
  • Step 2: Realize that this outward force can make it difficult for vehicles to stay on the road safely.
  • Step 3: Learn that superelevation is the term used for the banking or tilting of the road at a curve.
  • Step 4: Know that by banking the road, the force of gravity helps counteract the outward push on the vehicle.
  • Step 5: Conclude that superelevation is crucial because it allows vehicles to navigate curves more safely and effectively.
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