11.2.1 - Design speed
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What is design speed?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions under which speed is considered safe.
How does design speed differ from legal speed limit?
💡 Hint: Consider the focus of each definition.
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What is design speed?
💡 Hint: Focus on speed in ideal conditions.
True or False: Design speed and legal speed limit are the same.
💡 Hint: Consider their definitions.
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If a highway has a design speed of 90 km/h, what geometric design features would you expect to see, and why are they necessary?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens at higher speeds with visibility.
How might a city planner justify setting a lower design speed of 40 km/h in a congested area?
💡 Hint: Think about urban dynamics and safety.
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