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Highways
A highway is, in its most simple terms, any public road. Every country has its own national highway system.
906 Questions
Whats the difference between a highway and a freeway?
A highway is usually smaller (2 lanes) and allows other traffic (bicycles) on it. A freeway, which may not actually be free, if there is a toll, is usually bigger (3-5 lanes) and does not allow other traffic on it. Also, highways are found in mountains and other rural areas, whereas freeways are in between or within big cities.
What color are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
They are white. The reflective studs are there for extra safety or when lighting is not available.
The studs on the left of the inside lane are reflective green for exiting the motorway at the proper exits on the left-hand side.
The red reflective studs are there to warn against exiting at that point, this is because that point is in fact a lane that is joining the motorway.
What color are expressway signs that indicate exits?
It depends on which state you are in, but they are usually green with white lettering.
What is the difference between solid white lines on the highway and solid yellow lines?
Anytime you see a yellow line on the road it means that the two lanes are for driving in opposite directions; a white line always means the two lanes being divided are for traffic moving in the same direction; broken lines on the road, regardless of the color mean it is ok and legal to pass another vehicle by moving into the other lane, passing the vehicle, and then returning to your original lane.
No. The Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals standardized colors for stop signs are either an octagon with a red background, white border, and the word Stop written in white or a circular shape with a yellow or white background, red border, and the word Stop written in blue, or black inside red inverted triangle. 62 countries, including the UK, have signed the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals.
The US uses the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which states that the minimum requirements for stop signs are a 30"x 30" octagon with white lettering and border on a red background. Canda, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland use road signs based on the MUTCD.
Japan uses an inverted solid red triangle and Zimbabwe uses a disc bearing a black cross.
What does the diamond lane on the freeway mean?
A diamond lane on the freeway means it is a special lane on a highway or street that is reserved for a specific type of traffic (such as cars carrying more than one passenger). These lanes are also meant for the drivers who are not exiting any time soon.
In highway engineering what is the difference between a grade separator and a flyover bridge?
There is no point of difference between grade separator or a flyover bridge.The point is that a grade separator can either be a flyover or an under pass, that is any structure which separates the uniform grade of a running highway into two different grades.
Also considering the cost fact grade saperator is more cost effective as far as my knowledge.How many nautical miles Bristol to Gibraltar?
Bristol, England - Gibraltar, Gibraltar
1070 mi = 929.8 nautical miles
Gibraltar is a British colony where is it located?
Its located in Great Britain off the coast of Ice land
What do you do if you are being tailgated by a motorcycle?
First, make sure you are going at least the minimum speed. If you aren't, consider bringing your vehicle up to speed limit so you aren't becoming an annoyance to other drivers. If you are at maximum speed limit, pull over to let the motorcycle pass OR if safe for all drivers, wave him around you. If you pull over, make sure to put your turn signal ON first so the cyclist knows your intentions before you start to slow down. If you cannot pull over or let him pass by you, and you can't speed up to maximum speed limit, turn on your hazard lights to hopefully indicate to the cyclist that he is too close to you.
MAKE SURE
- You keep an eye on him in case he tries to pass you.
- You keep within the min to max speed limit. Don't "speed" to get him off your tail.
- You keep over near the line on the side with the road's shoulder (right-left depends on which country you are in; keep to the right in the USA), in case he tries to pass you. Give him plenty of room near the center line in case he tries a dangerous pass.
- If he does try to pass you, slow your speed a little so he gets around you quicker.
DO NOT:
- Touch the brakes or slam on the brakes to make him back off. He could hit you or slide under your vehicle.
- Tap or continually tap the brakes to show your annoyance. You could contribute to an accident. Plus, he won't accurately read your intentions or your message.
- Make angry hand or finger gestures. Don't start a road rage incident. Stay calm, cool, and collected, even if the cyclist is acting foolish or annoying.
What makes The Cumberland Road significant as the first road in Pennsylvania?
built by the federal government .
Are UK motorways used at night - like at 1am?
Yes they are - hey're used '24/7'. At night, though, the vast majority of traffic is articulated lorries - delivering goods and products.
Distance between san francisco and vancover bc driving highway 101?
25 hours (1,190 miles)
It includes tolls, a ferry, and a country border.
Australia & Oceania:
New Zealand
Australia
North America:
Canada
West Indies
Asia:
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
India
South America:
Guyana
Africa:
Kenya
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Europe:
Gibraltar
What two countries is the Strait of Gibraltar located?
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain from Morocco.
What is the driving distance between Dallas TX and Denver CO via highway 40?
It's not the most direct route, but it's about 900 miles if you cut over at Amarillo.
How far from Ormond Beach FL to Saint Augustine FL?
Forty to forty five minutes -- about thirty-five to forty miles.
