A) Both are one-way roads (B) Both are two-way roads (C) One is two-way road and other is one-way road (D) None of these Road makers along roads from the edge of a kerb should not be less than (A) 40 cm (B) 45 cm (C) 50 cm (D) 60 cm true

A) Both are one-way roads (B) Both are two-way roads (C) One is two-way road and other is one-way road (D) None of these Road makers along roads from the edge of a kerb should not be less than (A) 40 cm (B) 45 cm (C) 50 cm (D) 60 cm true

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter3: Characteristics Of The Driver, The Pedestrian, The Bicyclist, The Vehicle, and The Road

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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At a road junction, 16 cross conflict points are severe, if

(A) Both are one-way roads

(B) Both are two-way roads

(D) None of these

Road makers along roads from the edge of a kerb should not be less than

(A) 40 cm

(B) 45 cm

(D) 60 cm true

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