13.6 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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Define what Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) is.
💡 Hint: Think about stopping without an accident.
What are the basic components of calculating SSD?
💡 Hint: Consider the reaction time of the driver.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of sight distance on the road?
💡 Hint: Think about the main safety aspect for drivers.
True or False: The Intermediate Sight Distance is twice the Stopping Sight Distance.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of ISD and SSD.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) for a vehicle traveling at 100 km/h with a reaction time of 2.0 seconds and a coefficient of friction of 0.4.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert the speed into meters per second.
Design an overtaking scenario where SSD is essential when two cars are traveling towards each other at 60 and 80 km/h. Determine the minimum sight distance required for a safe passing maneuver.
💡 Hint: Use the equation incorporating speeds and spacings between vehicles.
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