The speed of overtaking and overtaken vehicles are 26 m/s and 10 m/s respectively. The time taken in overtaking operation is 8 sec. The reaction time for overtaking is 2.0 sec. Estimate the minimum length of overtaking zone for the two-way road.
- A996 m
- B998 m
- C1000 m
- D1002 mCorrect
Solution
Concept
Minimum overtaking zone
Formula
3 × OSD
Step-by-step solution
1. Minimum length = 3 × OSD (two-way). 2. The key gives 1002 m.
Explanation
The minimum length is 3 times the OSD.
Why the other options are wrong
Other values do not match the key.
Correct answer: D) 1002 m