The maximum distance of the apex of a vertical curve of length L from the point

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The maximum distance of the apex of a vertical curve of length L from the point of intersection of two grades + g₁%, and - g₂% (g₁ > g₂), is
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3. One-way streets are generally provided in crowded cities as, these
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A. are inexpensive means of traffic flow
B. reduce delays to vehicles
C. permit higher speed
D. reduce the number of accidents
E. all the above.

7. If the velocity of moving vehicles on a road is 24 km/per hour, stopping distance is 19 metres and average length of vehicles is 6 metres, the basic capacity of lane, is
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A. 500 vehicles per hour
B. 700 vehicles per hour
C. 1000 vehicles per hour
D. 1250 vehicles per hour

9. Parapet walls along hill roads, are provided
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A. to retain the back filling
B. to prevent the hill from sliding
C. to prevent the wheels of the vehicle from coming on the retaining wall
D. none of these.

10. Speed regulations on roads is decided on the basis of
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A. 60 percentile cumulative frequency
B. 75 percentile cumulative frequency
C. 80 percentile cumulative frequency
D. 85 percentile cumulative frequency.

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