Question 3: A) A driver is traveling at an average speed of 40 kph when a person is crossing the road. If the perception reaction time of the driver is 2 sec., and the acceleration rate (a) is 5 m/sece', knowing that f, (a/g) calculate: 1. The safe S.S.D. on a level road. 2. The safe S.S.D. on a 3% uphill road. 3. The safe S.S.D. on a 2% downhill road.

Question 3: A) A driver is traveling at an average speed of 40 kph when a person is crossing the road. If the perception reaction time of the driver is 2 sec., and the acceleration rate (a) is 5 m/sece', knowing that f, (a/g) calculate: 1. The safe S.S.D. on a level road. 2. The safe S.S.D. on a 3% uphill road. 3. The safe S.S.D. on a 2% downhill road.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter3: Characteristics Of The Driver, The Pedestrian, The Bicyclist, The Vehicle, and The Road

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10P

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