Compute the required safe stopping sight distance for a two way traffic in a single lane to avoid collision with a car approaching from the opposite direction if both cars are moving at a speed of 80 kph. Total perception-reaction time of the driver is 2 sec. Coefficient of friction between the tires and the pavement is 0.50. Slope of roadway is +2%.

Compute the required safe stopping sight distance for a two way traffic in a single lane to avoid collision with a car approaching from the opposite direction if both cars are moving at a speed of 80 kph. Total perception-reaction time of the driver is 2 sec. Coefficient of friction between the tires and the pavement is 0.50. Slope of roadway is +2%.

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