2.5.1. Alignment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does highway alignment refer to?

   Hint

   Think about how the road is positioned.

2. 2.

   What are the two main types of alignment?

   Hint

   Consider how each affects the highway's layout.

3. 3.

   What is horizontal alignment?

   • The vertical level of the road
   • The straight or curved paths of the highway
   • The traffic flow patterns on a highway

   Hint

   Think about how the road curves or is straight.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ideal alignment should be long and winding.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what makes a road efficient.

5. 5.

   You are designing a new highway to connect two towns. List three factors you would consider for the alignment and explain why.

   Hint

   Consider your priorities when building a highway.

6. 6.

   Discuss a scenario where an obligatory point could drastically change the alignment of a highway and how you would address it.

   Hint

   Think about how different geographical features affect road layouts.