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What is the main purpose of Highway Functional Classification?
What is the main purpose of Highway Functional Classification?
- To determine the population density of urban and rural areas
- To establish speed limits for different types of roads
- To classify highways based on the number of lanes they have
- To group streets and highways based on the character of services they are intended to provide (correct)
According to AASHTO, what defines an urban area?
According to AASHTO, what defines an urban area?
- An area with a population between 5,000 and 50,000
- An area with more than 5,000 people set by state officials (correct)
- An area where the road width is multilane
- An area with a population of 50,000 or more
What type of facilities are arterials designed for?
What type of facilities are arterials designed for?
- Local access only
- For pedestrians only
- Primarily for through traffic movement but permit some access to abutting lands (correct)
- For travel between cities
What is the defining characteristic of major arterials?
What is the defining characteristic of major arterials?
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How does Highway Functional Classification benefit road design?
How does Highway Functional Classification benefit road design?
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How are rural areas defined in terms of population?
How are rural areas defined in terms of population?
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What is the key difference between freeways and expressways?
What is the key difference between freeways and expressways?
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What is the defining characteristic of highways designated as rural highways?
What is the defining characteristic of highways designated as rural highways?
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What is the primary function of local streets according to the text?
What is the primary function of local streets according to the text?
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What is a common characteristic of both principal arterials and minor arterials?
What is a common characteristic of both principal arterials and minor arterials?
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What is the design speed range for local roads in rural areas?
What is the design speed range for local roads in rural areas?
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What differentiates collectors from local streets and arterials?
What differentiates collectors from local streets and arterials?
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