Practice question

What is the primary factor that determines the superelevation runoff length on a horizontal curve?

  1. The posted speed limit
  2. The design speed, lane width, and rate of cross-slope change
  3. The type of guardrail used on the curve
  4. The functional classification of the roadway

Answer: B — The design speed, lane width, and rate of cross-slope change

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