Practice question

What does the term 'clear zone' refer to in roadside design?

  1. The area within an intersection that must be kept free of parked vehicles
  2. The unobstructed, traversable area beyond the edge of the traveled way available for recovery by errant vehicles
  3. The construction zone buffer between workers and traffic
  4. The space between the stop bar and the crosswalk at a signalized intersection

Answer: B — The unobstructed, traversable area beyond the edge of the traveled way available for recovery by errant vehicles

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