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For highway alignment, the ideal transition curve is ___ .
For highway alignment, the ideal transition curve is ___ .
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In road design, always use spiral curves for smooth transitions, as they provide better control over the vehicle's speed and direction.
Updated On: May 3, 2025
- Cubic parabola
- Spiral
- Lemniscate
- Parabola
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The ideal transition curve for highway alignment is a **spiral** curve. Spiral curves help vehicles gradually adjust from a tangent to a curve, improving safety and comfort for drivers.
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