Questions and Answers
Which of the following are included in the width to place edge line pavement markings?
What is one consideration for the design of overtaking lanes?
What is defined as the number of vehicles per unit distance on a roadway?
Which structures are classified as built into the sea but not parallel to the coastline?
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Which option correctly pairs auxiliary lane length with its considerations?
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What is the type of body of water called that leads to a harbour?
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Which of the following options is NOT a pavement marking consideration?
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Which option corresponds to general designs for merging with exiting traffic?
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What is a continuous structure built parallel to the margin of the sea or riverbank where vessels may lie alongside?
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To determine south using a watch on a cloudless day at 6:00 a.m., how should the hour hand be aligned with the sun's azimuth?
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Which factor is NOT a controlling factor for selecting the minimum K value of sag vertical?
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What is generally required for driver safety in all situations?
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Which option describes a common requirement in low fill and flat topography?
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Which of the following represents a general requirement for specific needs on approaches to a floodway?
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What type of wave is defined when the water depth is equal to one-half of the wavelength or greater?
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Which method is crucial for avoiding bias in surveying?
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When displaying sight distance on site plans, what is the standard practice?
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Which option is designed to provide motorists with visual, audio, and motion warnings on the road?
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What describes a specific condition necessary for a lost boy scout to determine south?
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At which locations must lane lines of low priority road be discontinued?
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What does the warrant for the use of safety barriers take into consideration?
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In which scenario should lane lines not be continued?
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What is the maximum number of words recommended for messages painted on pavement?
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Why is sending out a large number of surveys helpful in statistical analysis?
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What type of sign is primarily used to inform and advise road users of directions and points of interest?
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What is important when choosing individuals for a survey?
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Should shoulder paving focus on what key aspect?
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Which of the following are characteristics of significant waves?
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Which types of markings are used for pavement and curb markings?
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What should be considered when defining a sampling method?
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What common hazards should be considered in the clear zone?
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What should be established across side street entrances unless the street is one-way?
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Which procedure is NOT included in the step-by-step process for calculating azimuths clockwise?
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What refers to the maximum number of vehicles that a facility can accommodate?
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Which control is primarily associated with vertical positioning on a job site?
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In the context of geometric relationships, which statement is true regarding the radius and tangent at PC and PT?
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Which of these describes the angle relationship between the tangent and the long chords at the PC or PT?
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Which option is NOT a step in calculating azimuths counter-clockwise?
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What is the correct sequence for conducting azimuth calculations?
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What is NOT a common factor in determining the geometric cross-section design of roadways?
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Study Notes
Surveying and Sampling
- Avoid bias by ensuring every population individual is invited to respond.
- Representative sampling requires careful selection of individuals across important characteristics.
- The most reliable sampling method gives every combination of individuals an equal chance of selection.
Road Safety Markings
- Thermoplastic lane markings offer visual, audio, and motion warnings for motorists.
- Rumble strips indicate increased vehicle safety but lane lines should not extend across:
- Signalized intersections.
- Side street entrances unless one-way.
- Past the taper at multi-lane road narrows.
- Lane lines of low priority roads must cease at intersections.
Pavement Markings and Messages
- Messages on pavement should be limited to six words or less.
- Types of pavement and curb markings include:
- Longitudinal lines, transverse lines, lane lines, and center lines.
- Shoulder paving enhances pavement integrity, provides width for markings, and adds safety to prevent skidding.
Road Design Considerations
- Design of overtaking and climbing lanes must account for diverge taper, auxiliary lane length, and merge taper.
- Safety barriers are warranted based on slope steepness, unforgiving hazards, and water hazards in the clear zone.
Nautical Terms
- A body of water that remains navigable to a harbour is known as a 'fairway'.
- Structures built into water but not parallel to the coastline include jetties, piers, and wharfs.
Azimuth Calculation and Design
- To determine south with a watch, align the hour hand with the sun's position and find the midpoint.
- Minimum sag vertical K value considers sight distance, low filling requirements, and riding comfort.
- Step-by-step azimuth calculation involves planning, performing, checking calculations, and calculating both clockwise and counter-clockwise.
Vehicle Capacity
- Capacity reflects the maximum number of vehicles or passengers a facility can accommodate under service limitations.
- Capacity is a primary safety consideration in geometric highway, runway, and taxiway design.
Control Types in Jobsite Management
- Primary, secondary, and working control categorize jobsite management.
Vehicle Measurement Basics
- Density measures vehicles per unit distance on roadways, often expressed in vehicles per mile or kilometer.
- Flow indicates the number of vehicles that pass a particular point over time.
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