4.3.1. Design vehicles

Try these first

1. 1.

   What types of vehicles must be considered in road design?

   Hint

   Think about the vehicles you see on the road every day.

2. 2.

   Why is vehicle width important for roadway design?

   Hint

   Consider how many vehicles need to fit in a space.

3. 3.

   Which vehicle has the smallest design requirements?

   • Motorized two-wheeler
   • Bus
   • Truck

   Hint

   Think about the size of each vehicle type.

4. 4.

   True or False: All vehicles require the same lane width.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the sizes of different vehicles.

5. 5.

   Design a roadway that accommodates both buses and large trucks. Identify key dimensions and features necessary for safety.

   Hint

   Consider the turning and parking requirements for both types of vehicles.

6. 6.

   Assess how a city's layout might need to change if the number of heavy vehicles increases significantly.

   Hint

   Think about the stress heavy vehicles place on existing infrastructure.