Hill Roads Alignment Quiz

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What are the potential benefits of Tourism Roads to local communities?

Job creation, improved community infrastructure, and economic development (correct)

Environmental degradation, overcrowding, and cultural erosion

Increased unemployment, deteriorating infrastructure, and economic decline

Traffic congestion, noise pollution, and increased crime rates

What is the maximum allowable grade (slope) for barangay roads?

8.0%

12.0%

5.0%

10.0% (correct)

Where are barangay roads typically located?

Outside industrial, commercial, or residential subdivisions (correct)

Within industrial or commercial subdivisions

In major city centers

Along national highways

What is the highest allowable grade (slope) for provincial roads in the Philippines?

6.0% Signup and view all the answers

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

15.00 meters Signup and view all the answers

How are national roads in the Philippines classified?

As primary, secondary, and tertiary roads Signup and view all the answers

What design factor should be minimized to reduce the work done on hill roads?

Sum of ineffective rise and fall Signup and view all the answers

Which factor distinguishes expressways from regular arterial highways?

Full access control Signup and view all the answers

What should be minimized when aligning hill roads to reduce the need for cross drainage structures?

Number of horizontal curves Signup and view all the answers

Which factor should be avoided when aligning hill roads to prevent instability issues?

Deep cutting and unbalanced earthwork Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an economical highway alignment?

To minimize maintenance cost Signup and view all the answers

Which type of traffic are parkways primarily designed for?

Non-commercial traffic Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has the greatest influence on highway design?

Traffic volume Signup and view all the answers

According to engineering standards, what is the minimum number of traffic lanes required for any proposed highway?

2 lanes Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard lane width for two-lane highways?

3.65 meters Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might narrow shoulder widths be used on two-lane highways?

When traffic volume is low or economic considerations govern Signup and view all the answers

How far should a climbing lane typically extend beyond the crest?

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

What is the primary reason for using superelevation or banking in road design?

To counteract centrifugal force and keep vehicles on the road Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended width range for a climbing lane on a highway with a grade greater than 6%?

3.0 m to 3.35 m Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered inappropriate as part of an improved highway system in modern highway design practice?

Three-lane highways Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is it advisable to add a climbing lane for trucks on a steep hill?

When the number of trucks going up exceeds 20% of the road's capacity Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when determining the lane width for 2-lane highways?

Traffic volume, design speed, character of terrain, and economic considerations Signup and view all the answers

How are highway types classified based on the number of traffic lanes?

Single-lane and multi-lane (two or more lanes) Signup and view all the answers

Where should a climbing lane on a highway with a steep grade typically begin?

At the bottom of the grade Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum width of the traveled way for 2-lane national roads in the Philippines?

6.70 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following typically connect to provincial roads in the Philippines?

Public plazas Signup and view all the answers

How is a provincial road in the Philippines officially recognized to receive national aid for maintenance?

By a recommendation from the Provincial Board (Sangguniang Panlalawigan) Signup and view all the answers

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