12.7. Width of formation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is width of formation?

   Hint

   Think about all parts of the road.

2. 2.

   Which organization sets road design standards in India?

   Hint

   What does IRC stand for?

3. 3.

   What does width of formation include?

   • Only the carriageway
   • Carriageway plus shoulders and separators
   • Only the separators

   Hint

   Think of the road layout.

4. 4.

   True or False: IRC stands for Indian Road Congress.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the acronym we discussed.

5. 5.

   A major district road has a specified width of 9 m for plain terrain. If it were designed at only 6 m, analyze the potential impact on traffic safety and road efficiency.

   Hint

   Think about the flow of traffic and the space vehicles need.

6. 6.

   If a village road is designed with too narrow a formation, what measures could be taken to ensure safety while using the existing land?

   Hint

   Focus on how to use the existing space effectively.