40.4 - Traffic operations in a rotary
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Practice Questions
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Define diverging in the context of rotary traffic operations.
💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles split at an intersection.
What is the primary advantage of merging operations in a rotary?
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of vehicles coming together.
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What is the primary function of diverging at a rotary?
💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles split at intersections.
True or False: Merging operations are unimportant in rotary traffic management.
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of vehicles from different directions.
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Given a rotary design's entry radius of 15m and an exit radius of 10m, determine the impact on safety if the speeds of vehicles exceed the design speed.
💡 Hint: Consider how speed affects vehicle control on curves.
Evaluate a situation where the weaving length is too short. What challenges might arise from this in traffic operations?
💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles will interact if space is limited.
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