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What could help improve visibility at a T-intersection if the vegetation cannot be trimmed?
What could help improve visibility at a T-intersection if the vegetation cannot be trimmed?
- Removing all road signs
- Strategically placed chevron signs (correct)
- Installing speed bumps
- Widening the intersection
In the context of road safety design, what should the centerline markings be at poorly visible intersections?
In the context of road safety design, what should the centerline markings be at poorly visible intersections?
- Solid lines
- Barrier lines (correct)
- Broken lines
- No centerline markings
What can poor vertical alignment through an intersection lead to?
What can poor vertical alignment through an intersection lead to?
- Enhanced visibility
- Obscuring the layout of the intersection (correct)
- Reduced driver confusion
- Increased road capacity
What is an effective measure to prevent poor driver behavior like corner cutting at intersections?
What is an effective measure to prevent poor driver behavior like corner cutting at intersections?
What could be considered at an intersection with a poor accident record to give a clear indication of alignment?
What could be considered at an intersection with a poor accident record to give a clear indication of alignment?
In what type of location would a small radius roundabout be beneficial?
In what type of location would a small radius roundabout be beneficial?
What is the recommended minimum distance for angle parking on the approach side of a signalized intersection?
What is the recommended minimum distance for angle parking on the approach side of a signalized intersection?
Why is it desirable to prohibit parking on the approach side of a signalized intersection?
Why is it desirable to prohibit parking on the approach side of a signalized intersection?
Which type of parking is considered to present a greater hazard than parallel parking?
Which type of parking is considered to present a greater hazard than parallel parking?
What provision is recommended for angle parking on expressways?
What provision is recommended for angle parking on expressways?
What is the preferable way to protect marked parking bays and maneuvering areas on provincial roads?
What is the preferable way to protect marked parking bays and maneuvering areas on provincial roads?
In what case might the maneuvering of vehicles for parking encroach into through traffic lanes?
In what case might the maneuvering of vehicles for parking encroach into through traffic lanes?
Why should residential roads longer than 100 to 200 meters have meandering paths and tight horizontal curves or roundabouts at local road intersections?
Why should residential roads longer than 100 to 200 meters have meandering paths and tight horizontal curves or roundabouts at local road intersections?
What is one of the key recommendations to provide a safe environment for vehicles and pedestrians in residential areas?
What is one of the key recommendations to provide a safe environment for vehicles and pedestrians in residential areas?
How should parking be managed in residential areas to ensure the safety of children playing?
How should parking be managed in residential areas to ensure the safety of children playing?
What impact does the overall geometry, surface texture, and threshold treatment have on drivers entering a residential area?
What impact does the overall geometry, surface texture, and threshold treatment have on drivers entering a residential area?
Why should existing grid networks with crossroads be modified by closures or restrictions in residential areas?
Why should existing grid networks with crossroads be modified by closures or restrictions in residential areas?
What action should be taken regarding overnight parking of lorries, especially those with hazardous loads, in residential areas?
What action should be taken regarding overnight parking of lorries, especially those with hazardous loads, in residential areas?
