An acceleration lane is useful where vehicles need to:
Choose the correct answer
Reverse direction
Park on shoulder
Gain speed before merging with through traffic
Stop at every point
Correct Answer
C. Gain speed before merging with through traffic
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It enables entering traffic to merge with less speed differential. Reference: IRC:SP:41 Guidelines for Design of At-Grade Intersections in Rural and Urban Areas; public PDF page numbers may vary auxiliary lanes/acceleration lane
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