A deceleration lane allows vehicles to:
Choose the correct answer
Accelerate into opposing traffic
Slow down outside the through traffic stream before turning
Cross median anywhere
Park permanently
Correct Answer
B. Slow down outside the through traffic stream before turning
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It separates speed reduction from through movement. Reference: IRC:SP:41 Guidelines for Design of At-Grade Intersections in Rural and Urban Areas; public PDF page numbers may vary auxiliary lanes/deceleration lane
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