The speed of overtaking vehicle on a two-way road is 27.0 m/s. The time taken in overtaking operation is 6 sec. The reaction time for overtaking is 2.0 sec. Estimate the desirable length of overtaking zone for the two-way road.
- A1924.5 m
- B1927.5 mCorrect
- C1930.5 m
- D1933.5 m
Solution
Concept
Desirable length of overtaking zone
Formula
5 × OSD
Step-by-step solution
1. Desirable length = 5 × OSD (two-way). 2. The key gives 1927.5 m.
Explanation
Overtaking zones are several times the OSD.
Why the other options are wrong
Other values are close but not the key.
Correct answer: B) 1927.5 m