0
This is called road camber and helps counteract the physics of centrifugal force, as a car travels around a bend at speed the natural forces want to push the car off the road; however steering, tyre grip and camber all contribute to keeping the car on track. The camber also helps with road drainage. Some motor racing circuits and test tracks exaggerate the camber into a banked corner; this in turn exaggerates the assistance given to counteract the centrifugal force allowing cars to travel much faster round these bends.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoRoads are usually made curvy because it is rarely possible to cut roads in straight lines especially when running through populated areas. Also a curved road is more likely to keep the driver awake and alert.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoCurved roads have assigned speed limits so cars don't fall off the track or hit other cars or trucks.
Speeding on a curved road is more likely to result in a motorist losing control of the vehicle.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Are Roads built for safety and speed limits are determined by the conditions of the road on which they are posted?
Roads are built for safety and speed limits are determined by the conditions of the road on which they are posted.
What are the speed limits in Germany?
on highways there are no limits... rest of the roads follow standart EU speed limits Germany has no Universal Motorway Speed Limit, but on such roads, as well as motorways, a recommended speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph) applies.On an open radd, the spee limit is about 100km/h. In a town 50km/h.
Is it safe to drive sedan at hilly roads?
Yes, just follow posted speed limits.
What is the speed limit on a 2 lane undivided freeway?
Varies by jurisdiction. In Texas, these roads have speed limits of up to 75 MPH.
Why cant sat navs tell us the speed limits on roads?
Actually, some GPS systems will do that.
What is speed limit on UK roads as set by European Union?
The European Union allow its constituent nations to set their own speed limits.
Where do most speeding accidents occur?
Interstates and other main roads of the like which have the highest posted speed limits.
What is Europe's speed limit per hour?
Different countries in Europe have different laws governing road use. Furthermore, within each country, there are different laws for different types of roads. Also, the speed limits on some roads, in some countries are also adjusted according to the weather (lower speed limits in rain, for example).
Why have the speed limits changed during the last hundred year?
New cars are being made with higher quality and their engines are capable of higher speeds. Roads are safer than the earlier roads. During times of fuel shortages and rationing, speed limits were lowered to reduce fuel consumption. Speed limits have been adjusted to account for the human reaction time and modern engineering to help keep people safe.
What are the speed limits on most roads in austria?
currently, standard speed limits are: 50 (city) 100 (freeways, two-way-traffic) 130 (highways, one-way-traffic) those limits are always valid, signs would tell you if other speed limits apply. in smaller streets in towns and cities, more and more "30 zones" are installed.
Travel on secondary roads will take longer?
Generally travel on secondary roads will take longer because (1) Speed limits are lower, and (2) secondary roads go through towns and villages that are likely to have lower speed limits and stop lights and stop signs. That said, I enjoy driving the secondary roads because they are much more scenic and I often find interesting shops and unique restaurants in small towns.
What are the benefits of having a state by state speed limit?
In order to maintain the safety of drivers, the individual states can determine the speed limits depending on the quality of local roads.
