Practice question

What is the effect of a steep uphill grade on freeway capacity?

  1. It increases capacity by encouraging faster driving
  2. It reduces capacity because heavy vehicles slow down, creating speed differentials and lane-changing conflicts
  3. It has no effect on capacity
  4. It increases capacity by separating trucks into the right lane

Answer: B — It reduces capacity because heavy vehicles slow down, creating speed differentials and lane-changing conflicts

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