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36: 150: 109: 218:(PRT), and maneuver time (MT). Perception-reaction time is the time it takes for a road user to realize that a reaction is needed due to a road condition, decide what maneuver is appropriate (in this case, stopping the vehicle), and start the maneuver (taking the foot off the accelerator and depressing the brake pedal). Maneuver time is the time it takes to complete the maneuver ( 518:...the distance required by the user, traveling at a given speed, to bring the vehicle or bicycle to a stop after an object ½-foot high on the road becomes visible. Stopping sight distance for motorists is measured from the driver's eyes, which are assumed to be 3½ feet above the pavement surface, to an object ½-foot high on the road. ... 381:
A deceleration rate of 3.4 m/s (11.2 ft/s) is used to determine stopping sight distance. Approximately 90 percent of all drivers decelerate at rates greater than that. These values are within most drivers' ability to stay within his or her lane and maintain steering control. Also, most wet
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Based on the results of many studies, 2.5 seconds has been chosen for a perception-reaction time. This time will accommodate approximately 90 percent of all drivers when confronted with simple to moderately complex highway situations. Greater reaction time should be allowed in situations that are
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The values of stopping sight distance used in design represent a near worst-case situation. For design, a conservative distance is needed to allow a vehicle traveling at design speed to stop before reaching a stationary object in its path. A generous amount of time is given for the
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perception-reaction process, and a fairly low rate of deceleration is used. The design sight distance allows a below-average driver to stop in time to avoid a collision in most cases.
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sight distance greater than stopping sight distance is desirable to allow drivers time for decisions without making last minute erratic maneuvers...
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pavement surfaces and most vehicle braking systems are capable of providing enough braking force to exceed this deceleration rate.
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Stopping sight distance is the distance traveled during the two phases of stopping a vehicle:
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Actual braking distances are affected by the vehicle type and condition, the
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (1994)
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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
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NCHRP Report 400: Determination of Stopping Sight Distances
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against baseline braking distance with good conditions.
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This plots the engineered worst case stopping scenario,
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National Cooperative Highway Research Program (1997).
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A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
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Stopping distance
worldwide view
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Braking distance
Phabricator
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total braking
sight distance
road design
road debris
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perception-reaction time
decelerating and coming to a stop
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incline
traction
Assured clear distance ahead
Braking distance
Design speed
Reaction time
Road traffic safety
Traffic psychology


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