LOADING
Question
Design of horizontal and vertical alignment, super elevation, sight distance and grades are affected by
A.
Width of vehicle
B.
Length of the vehicle
C.
Height of the vehicle
D.
Speed of the vehicle
Answer ( Option D)

Speed of the vehicle

Solution

All the geometric design features of highway such as horizontal and vertical alignment, super elevation, sight distance and grades are affected by speed of vehicle. Terrain, traffic volume and the anticipated posted speed must be considered when establishing a roadway's minimum horizontal curvature. Width of a traffic lane depends on the width of the vehicle and the clearance. The maximum permissible width of a vehicle is 2.44 m. The maximum height and length of vehicle is limited by IRC is 4.75 m and 18 m respectively.

Online Classes

We care about our students



Online Classes
Register Now
Test Series
Register Now
Job Notification
Job Notification

Daily Quiz

RPSC-AE, RSMSSB-JE, SSC-JE, RRB-JE, PSU's