Problem 21: Two cars are approaching each other from 2 opposite directions at a speed of 130 kph and 80 kph respectively. Assuming a reaction time of 2 seconds and a coefficient of friction of 0.60 with a break efficiency of 50%, Compute the minimum sight distance required to avoid a head on collision of the 2 cars.

Problem 21: Two cars are approaching each other from 2 opposite directions at a speed of 130 kph and 80 kph respectively. Assuming a reaction time of 2 seconds and a coefficient of friction of 0.60 with a break efficiency of 50%, Compute the minimum sight distance required to avoid a head on collision of the 2 cars.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter3: Characteristics Of The Driver, The Pedestrian, The Bicyclist, The Vehicle, and The Road

Section: Chapter Questions

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