12.6.1 - Shoulders
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of road shoulders?
💡 Hint: Think about why vehicles need safe spaces beside the road.
What is the minimum shoulder width recommended for two-lane rural highways?
💡 Hint: Recall the minimum standards discussed.
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What is one function of the road shoulder?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a vehicle needs to halt.
True or false: A minimum shoulder width of 3.0m is recommended for urban highways.
💡 Hint: Recall the specifications we studied.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a new highway that includes an innovative shoulder system. Consider both width and structural integrity.
💡 Hint: Think about existing highway designs we’ve discussed.
Analyze the impact of varying shoulder widths on traffic safety. Provide real-world examples where possible.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the accidents we studied and their underlying causes.
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