13.2.3 - Overtaking Sight Distance (OSD)
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Practice Questions
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What does OSD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the terms used for driving and safety.
Name one factor that affects OSD.
💡 Hint: Consider vehicle dynamics.
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What is the main purpose of OSD?
💡 Hint: Think about safety and driving maneuvers.
True or False: The spacing distance is only affected by the overtaking vehicle's speed.
💡 Hint: Consider the interaction of different vehicles on the road.
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A car traveling at 100 km/h tries to overtake a vehicle moving at 70 km/h on a flat road with a reaction time of 2 seconds. Calculate the OSD assuming the maximum allowable acceleration for the overtaking vehicle is 1 m/s².
💡 Hint: Consider breaking down the calculations step-by-step.
Discuss how the weather conditions might alter the OSD values needed for a safe overtaking maneuver.
💡 Hint: Think about how different weather affects vehicle dynamics.
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