The speed of the overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 70 kmph and 40 kmph. Acceleration of the overtaking vehicle is 0.99 m/s². Find the safe overtaking sight distance. (Assume two-way traffic condition). (1

The speed of the overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 70 kmph and 40 kmph. Acceleration of the overtaking vehicle is 0.99 m/s². Find the safe overtaking sight distance. (Assume two-way traffic condition). (1

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Chapter7: Intersection Design

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