Practice Psychological widening - 15.4.2 | 15. Horizontal Alignment II | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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15.4.2 - Psychological widening

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is psychological widening?

💡 Hint: Think about how drivers behave on curves.

Question 2

Easy

Which organization provides guidelines for road design in India?

💡 Hint: The acronym IRC stands for something related to road safety.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary reason for psychological widening?

  • To accommodate vehicle size
  • To give more space to drivers
  • To prevent accidents

💡 Hint: Consider driver behavior during curves.

Question 2

True or False: Mechanical widening is only concerned with the physical size of the vehicle.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles navigate curves.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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?

Question 2

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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