Highway Functional Classification Quiz
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What is the primary basis for functional classification of highways?

  • Departure
  • Motor vehicle travel characteristics and access to adjacent properties (correct)
  • Minimum number of traffic lanes
  • Volume of traffic
  • What traffic characteristic has the greatest effect on highway design?

  • Volume of traffic (correct)
  • Three-lane highways
  • Departure
  • Climbing lanes for trucks
  • Under what conditions is it advisable to add a climbing lane for trucks on a steep hill?

  • When the number of trucks going up is less than 20% of the road's capacity
  • When the number of trucks going up is exactly 20% of the road's capacity
  • When the number of trucks going up exceeds 20% of the road's capacity (correct)
  • Climbing lanes are never advisable on steep hills
  • How far should the climbing lane typically extend?

    <p>Beyond the crest where the truck can attain a speed of 50 kph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is superelevation or banking used in road design?

    <p>To counteract centrifugal force and keep vehicles on the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions might climbing lanes be needed on multilane roads?

    <p>When the road has a steep incline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of highways with separated roadways?

    <p>High traffic capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of a divided highway?

    <p>More than one lane per direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a provincial road in the Philippines eligible to receive national maintenance aid?

    <p>By a recommendation from the Provincial Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum road right of way width for city roads in the Philippines?

    <p>15.00 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Farm-to-Market Roads?

    <p>Link production areas to markets and highways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Tourism Roads?

    <p>Showcase unique natural beauty and attract tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

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