40.3 - Guidelines for the selection of rotaries
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What is the ideal percentage of right-turn traffic in a rotary?
💡 Hint: Think about how many vehicles make right turns compared to the total.
What is the lower limit for traffic volume in a rotary?
💡 Hint: Consider the minimum operational capacity for rotaries.
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What is considered the upper traffic volume limit for a rotary?
💡 Hint: Think about maximum capabilities.
True or False: Rotaries are suitable when there are significant conflicts due to unequal traffic from approaches.
💡 Hint: Balance is key for optimal operation.
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Given a situation where traffic volumes from four approaches are 200, 800, 1500, and 600 vehicles per hour, discuss the appropriateness of installing a rotary.
💡 Hint: Consider the traffic flow dynamics and the essence of balanced volumes for rotary function.
In what scenario might increasing the right-turn traffic to over 30% alter the safety and efficiency of a rotary?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how movement types affect intersection complexity.
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