9.3. Speed Bumps and Rumble Strips

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of speed bumps?

   Hint

   Think of the safety they provide.

2. 2.

   What do rumble strips do?

   Hint

   Consider where drivers might need to slow down.

3. 3.

   What is the primary role of speed bumps?

   • To increase vehicle speed
   • To slow down traffic
   • To direct traffic

   Hint

   Consider how they make drivers act.

4. 4.

   True or False: Rumble strips can interfere with wheelchair movement if not designed correctly.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the surface smoothness.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with designing a pedestrian-friendly park. Create a plan that includes the placements of speed bumps and rumble strips, detailing how they enhance safety and accessibility.

   Hint

   Consider how people would walk through the park.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential impacts of abrupt speed bumps on local transit systems using a case study.

   Hint

   Think about the effect on buses or emergency vehicles.