Transportation Highway Design Features Quiz
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Transportation Highway Design Features Quiz

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What is one of the key elements considered in the design of highways?

  • Skid Resistance
  • Hydroplaning
  • Erosion Control
  • Shoulder Width (correct)

    • In highway design, what characteristic is important to consider with regards to shoulders?

  • Traffic Signs
  • Shoulder Stability (correct)
  • Erosion Control
  • Surface Type

    • Which factor influences the rate of cross slope in highway design?

  • Pavement Markings
  • Weather Considerations (correct)
  • Traffic Signals
  • Skid Resistance

    • What is a significant consideration when designing the traveled way on a highway?

    <p>Lane Widths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is important to address to prevent accidents due to water buildup on highways?

    <p>Hydroplaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect to consider for ensuring effective traffic flow on highways?

    <p>Traffic Management Plans for Construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the new framework for geometric design?

    <p>To improve traffic flow and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional category includes the Urban Principal Arterial System?

    <p>Urban Minor Arterial Street System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of context classification for geometric design?

    <p>To tailor design elements to fit the surrounding environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is part of the Functional Systems for Rural Areas?

    <p>Rural Local Road System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In geometric design, what does cross slope refer to?

    <p>The slope of a road across the direction of travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is considered when determining levels of service in geometric design?

    <p><strong>Design traffic volume</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of urban arterial design refers to the maximum safe speed that can be maintained over a specific section of roadway under favorable conditions?

    <p>Design speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is associated with the volume of traffic that can be accommodated by a roadway section under prevailing roadway and traffic conditions?

    <p>Level of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cross slope refer to in the context of road design?

    <p>The angle at which the road is banked on curves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of medians in urban arterial design?

    <p>To separate opposing traffic streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of road design, what does 'gradients' refer to?

    <p>The slope of the roadway expressed as a percentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the width of a roadway impact traffic flow and safety?

    <p>Wider roads encourage higher speeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of curbs and shoulders in urban road design?

    <p>To enhance safety and control drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Design traffic volumes' are mainly concerned with:

    <p>The volume of traffic that a roadway is designed to accommodate under specific conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Superelevation' in road design refers to:

    <p>The upward slope of the pavement on a curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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