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Which principle guides highway design to ensure safe roads for all road users?
Which principle guides highway design to ensure safe roads for all road users?
- Designing roads with heavy traffic flow
- Designing roads that accommodate motor vehicles only
- Designing roads that adapt to human limitations (correct)
- Designing roads with complex features
What is the 'safe systems approach' in highway design?
What is the 'safe systems approach' in highway design?
- Designing roads with narrow clear zones
- Designing roads with numerous traffic signs
- Designing roads with high-speed limits
- Designing roads that prioritize self-explaining features (correct)
What is the purpose of the 'clear zone' concept in highway design?
What is the purpose of the 'clear zone' concept in highway design?
- To create space for additional lanes
- To prevent vehicles from leaving the road (correct)
- To accommodate pedestrians on the roadside
- To provide resting areas for drivers
According to the world's bank sustainable safe road design manual, what is one aspect discussed for road functionality?
According to the world's bank sustainable safe road design manual, what is one aspect discussed for road functionality?
What does the concept of 'homogeneity' aim to avoid in highway design?
What does the concept of 'homogeneity' aim to avoid in highway design?
Which of the following is NOT a goal in highway design?
Which of the following is NOT a goal in highway design?
What is the main purpose of the 'clear zone' concept in highway design?
What is the main purpose of the 'clear zone' concept in highway design?
What does the 'safe systems approach' in highway design emphasize?
What does the 'safe systems approach' in highway design emphasize?
What does the world's bank sustainable safe road design manual discuss regarding road functionality?
What does the world's bank sustainable safe road design manual discuss regarding road functionality?
What does the concept of 'homogeneity' aim to avoid in highway design?
What does the concept of 'homogeneity' aim to avoid in highway design?
Flashcards
Safe Systems Approach
Safe Systems Approach
Highway design principle that prioritizes road features which are self-explanatory to drivers.
Clear Zone
Clear Zone
A space beside the road designed to prevent vehicles from leaving the road.
Road Functionality (Hierarchy)
Road Functionality (Hierarchy)
Categorizing roads based on purpose (monofunctional).
Homogeneity in Highway Design
Homogeneity in Highway Design
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Road Design Principle
Road Design Principle
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Highway Design Goal: Traffic Signs
Highway Design Goal: Traffic Signs
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Vehicle Recovery
Vehicle Recovery
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Human Capacity Limitations
Human Capacity Limitations
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Monofunctional Roads
Monofunctional Roads
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Highway Design Purpose
Highway Design Purpose
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