IIT Kharagpur: Geometric Design of Highways Module 3 Lesson 3.1 Quiz
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What is the maximum recommended gradient for a Steep Terrain Ruling Min. Major District Road (MDR) according to the text?

  • 0 to 10%
  • 10 to 25%
  • 25 to 60% (correct)
  • greater than 60%

Which design vehicle is typically used for a Semi-trailer according to the text?

  • Truck-trailer combination
  • Single unit truck
  • Passenger car
  • Semi-trailer (correct)

What is the typical range for the Design Hourly Volume as a percentage of the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in India?

  • 10-12%
  • 5-8%
  • 12-15%
  • 8-10% (correct)

Which of the following is not listed as a factor to consider in the environmental and other factors section?

<p>Traffic composition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which topography classification has a gradient range of 0 to 10%?

<p>Plain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which road type has the highest recommended maximum gradient according to the text?

<p>All road types have the same maximum recommended gradient (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor considered in the functional classification of roads?

<p>Volume of traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is crucial in the design control and criteria for roads?

<p>Design Speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential consideration in the elements of geometric design for roadways?

<p>Cross section elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the cumulative distribution of speed graph typically look like?

<p>S shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of road is classified as an urban road?

<p>Arterial Street (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target speed considered in the design control and criteria for roads?

<p>$95^{th}$/98^{th}$ percentile-Design Speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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