For a left or right turn at a stop controlled intersection, the sight distance triangle is defined by two distances: the intersection sight distance along the major road; and the distance from the decision point on the minor road to the center of the destination travel lane on the major road. O True False

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For a left or right turn at a stop controlled intersection, the sight distance triangle is defined by two distances: the
intersection sight distance along the major road; and the distance from the decision point on the minor road to the center
of the destination travel lane on the major road.
O True
False
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When checking whether there are obstructions within the sight distance triangles, what object height (ft) is assumed?
Transcribed Image Text:For a left or right turn at a stop controlled intersection, the sight distance triangle is defined by two distances: the intersection sight distance along the major road; and the distance from the decision point on the minor road to the center of the destination travel lane on the major road. O True False QUESTION 8 When checking whether there are obstructions within the sight distance triangles, what object height (ft) is assumed?
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Sight distance plays an important role in transportation engineering. Sight distance is defined as the clear distance available on the road. 

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