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What are the potential benefits of Tourism Roads to local communities?
What are the potential benefits of Tourism Roads to local communities?
What is the maximum allowable grade (slope) for barangay roads?
What is the maximum allowable grade (slope) for barangay roads?
Where are barangay roads typically located?
Where are barangay roads typically located?
What is the highest allowable grade (slope) for provincial roads in the Philippines?
What is the highest allowable grade (slope) for provincial roads in the Philippines?
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What is the minimum required width of the road right of way for provincial roads in the Philippines?
What is the minimum required width of the road right of way for provincial roads in the Philippines?
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How are national roads in the Philippines classified?
How are national roads in the Philippines classified?
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What design factor should be minimized to reduce the work done on hill roads?
What design factor should be minimized to reduce the work done on hill roads?
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Which factor distinguishes expressways from regular arterial highways?
Which factor distinguishes expressways from regular arterial highways?
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What should be minimized when aligning hill roads to reduce the need for cross drainage structures?
What should be minimized when aligning hill roads to reduce the need for cross drainage structures?
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Which factor should be avoided when aligning hill roads to prevent instability issues?
Which factor should be avoided when aligning hill roads to prevent instability issues?
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What is the primary goal of an economical highway alignment?
What is the primary goal of an economical highway alignment?
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Which type of traffic are parkways primarily designed for?
Which type of traffic are parkways primarily designed for?
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Which factor has the greatest influence on highway design?
Which factor has the greatest influence on highway design?
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According to engineering standards, what is the minimum number of traffic lanes required for any proposed highway?
According to engineering standards, what is the minimum number of traffic lanes required for any proposed highway?
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What is the standard lane width for two-lane highways?
What is the standard lane width for two-lane highways?
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In what situation might narrow shoulder widths be used on two-lane highways?
In what situation might narrow shoulder widths be used on two-lane highways?
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How far should a climbing lane typically extend beyond the crest?
How far should a climbing lane typically extend beyond the crest?
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What is the primary reason for using superelevation or banking in road design?
What is the primary reason for using superelevation or banking in road design?
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What is the recommended width range for a climbing lane on a highway with a grade greater than 6%?
What is the recommended width range for a climbing lane on a highway with a grade greater than 6%?
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Which of the following is considered inappropriate as part of an improved highway system in modern highway design practice?
Which of the following is considered inappropriate as part of an improved highway system in modern highway design practice?
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Under what condition is it advisable to add a climbing lane for trucks on a steep hill?
Under what condition is it advisable to add a climbing lane for trucks on a steep hill?
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What factors should be considered when determining the lane width for 2-lane highways?
What factors should be considered when determining the lane width for 2-lane highways?
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How are highway types classified based on the number of traffic lanes?
How are highway types classified based on the number of traffic lanes?
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Where should a climbing lane on a highway with a steep grade typically begin?
Where should a climbing lane on a highway with a steep grade typically begin?
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What is the minimum width of the traveled way for 2-lane national roads in the Philippines?
What is the minimum width of the traveled way for 2-lane national roads in the Philippines?
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Which of the following typically connect to provincial roads in the Philippines?
Which of the following typically connect to provincial roads in the Philippines?
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How is a provincial road in the Philippines officially recognized to receive national aid for maintenance?
How is a provincial road in the Philippines officially recognized to receive national aid for maintenance?
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What is the minimum required width of the road right of way for city roads in the Philippines?
What is the minimum required width of the road right of way for city roads in the Philippines?
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What is the highest allowable grade (slope) for city and municipal roads in the Philippines?
What is the highest allowable grade (slope) for city and municipal roads in the Philippines?
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What is the primary purpose of Tourism Roads in the Philippines?
What is the primary purpose of Tourism Roads in the Philippines?
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