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What is road shoulder width?
Shoulder width of road is 4.125m wide prescribed for NH/ SH, of single lane pavement and for 2 lane it should be 2.5m wide. This is quite sufficient for accommodation of stop vehicles, serve as an emergency lane and used during crossing and overtaking.
How far ahead does the manual say you should look?
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? Most good drivers look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. That means looking ahead the distance you will travel in 12 to 15 seconds. At lower speeds, that’s about one block.
How far do you place flares from your car?
As a rule of thumb, place the first flare or triangle 10 feet directly behind the side of the vehicle closest to the road. Place the second 100 feet directly behind the vehicle, lining it up with the middle of the bumper.
How wide should shoulder on Highway?
Shoulder widths of approximately 8 feet or greater are normally required for this function. Shoulders provide an area for drivers to maneuver to avoid crashes (Figure 7). This is particularly important on high-speed, high-volume highways or at locations where there is limited stopping sight distance.
What is the minimum width of shoulder?
Explanation: The minimum shoulder width is 2.5m recommended by IRC, the shoulder provides lateral stability and act as emergency lanes for vehicles. Explanation: The width of drive way should be kept as minimum as possible to reduce the crossing distance of pedestrians.
What should you do if you can’t see 15 seconds ahead of you?
What should you do if you can’t see 15 seconds ahead of you? In order to avoid last minute moves, you should look down the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. A driver needs to look that far ahead to see hazards early. Constantly staring at the road just in front of your car is dangerous.
How many seconds should a driver look ahead for medium distance potential hazards?
It advises that drivers should scan the road at least 12 seconds ahead to avoid potential trouble spots and to identify possible road hazards.
How far behind a car should you place emergency flares or triangles?
about 10 feet
As long as it is safe to do so, put flares or reflective triangles behind your vehicle as follows: one near your vehicle, usually about 10 feet behind it, and the other one farther away.
Is it illegal to set off a flare?
No, it is not illegal for a person over 18 years to possess a firework, flare or smoke bomb, but it is illegal for a person over 18 years to let off the firework, flare or smoke bomb in a public place.