1. When two grades meet at the valley and the curve will have a convexity downwards. a. Summit b. Symmetric c. Sag d. None of the choice 2. If the curve is provided with adequate sight distance, the length would be sufficient to ease the shock due to change in what. a. Direction b. Slope c. Gradient d. None of the above 3. Many curve forms can be used with satisfactory results, the common practice has been to use in vertical curves. a. Parabolic b. Circular c. Regular d. None of the choice 4. The design speed of both vertical and horizontal alignment should be compatible with longer vertical curves and flatter horizontal curves than dictated by what values. a. Maximum b. Minimum c. Station d. None of the choice 5. It is the transverse slope provided to counteract the effect of centrifugal force and reduce the tendency of vehicle to overturn. a. Side Slope b. Superelevation c. Incline Curve d. None of the choice 6. Road accidents occur when traffic conflicts between vehicular movements which can cause delay and traffic congestions. a. Passenger b. Vehicular c. Pedestrian

1. When two grades meet at the valley and the curve will have a convexity downwards. a. Summit b. Symmetric c. Sag d. None of the choice 2. If the curve is provided with adequate sight distance, the length would be sufficient to ease the shock due to change in what. a. Direction b. Slope c. Gradient d. None of the above 3. Many curve forms can be used with satisfactory results, the common practice has been to use in vertical curves. a. Parabolic b. Circular c. Regular d. None of the choice 4. The design speed of both vertical and horizontal alignment should be compatible with longer vertical curves and flatter horizontal curves than dictated by what values. a. Maximum b. Minimum c. Station d. None of the choice 5. It is the transverse slope provided to counteract the effect of centrifugal force and reduce the tendency of vehicle to overturn. a. Side Slope b. Superelevation c. Incline Curve d. None of the choice 6. Road accidents occur when traffic conflicts between vehicular movements which can cause delay and traffic congestions. a. Passenger b. Vehicular c. Pedestrian

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter15: Geometric Design Of Highway Facilities

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