15.4.2 - Psychological widening
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Practice Questions
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What is psychological widening?
💡 Hint: Think about how drivers behave on curves.
Which organization provides guidelines for road design in India?
💡 Hint: The acronym IRC stands for something related to road safety.
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What is the primary reason for psychological widening?
💡 Hint: Consider driver behavior during curves.
True or False: Mechanical widening is only concerned with the physical size of the vehicle.
💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles navigate curves.
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You are tasked with designing a highway with multiple curves. Discuss the factors you would consider regarding psychological widening and how they might impact the overall design.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world scenarios: What do drivers naturally do on curves?
Assume a road with curves is experiencing frequent accidents due to insufficient width. Outline steps to assess and redesign the road to account for psychological widening.
💡 Hint: Consider driving behaviors and how they may justify your redesign suggestions.
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