[Movement & Utility Systems] What type of circulation system responds most sympathetically to the existing natural environment?
A. Grid system
B. Linear system
C. Curvilinear system
D. Radial system
[Movement & Utility Systems] To move large volumes of traffic at high speed, the most effective type of circulation system is:
A. highways.
B. expressways.
C. arterials.
D. distributors.
[Movement & Utility Systems] Land use development patterns are most frequently determined by
A. topographic factors.
B. climatic factors.
C. utility systems.
D. street systems.
[Movement & Utility Systems] The primary advantage of 60-degree parking is that it
A. saves space.
B. is easier to use.
C. is safer to use.
D. costs less to construct.
[Movement & Utility Systems] A neighborhood shopping center is best located at
A. the intersection of an arterial and collector street.
B. the intersection of two local streets.
C. the foot of an expressway ramp.
D. the interchange of an expressway .
[Movement & Utility Systems] From among the following street design criteria, select those that are correct.
I. Curb radii should be 12 feet minimum. II. Compound curves are preferred over simple curves. III. Traffic lanes should be about 12 fee wide. IV. Parking lanes should generally be avoided. V. Intersections should be at right anglers wherever possible.
A. I and IV
B. I, III, and V
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, III, IV, and V
[Movement & Utility Systems] Power lines are generally located above, rather than below, ground because they are
A. easier to repair.
B. faster to install.
C. less costly.
D. less dangerous.
[Movement & Utility Systems] From among the following handicapped design criteria, select the INCORRECT statement.
A. Wheelchair paths should not exceed a 1:20 grade.
B. Wheelchair ramps should not exceed a 1:12 grade.
C. Wheelchair ramps should not exceed 30 feet in length.
D. Wheelchair turning spaces should not be less than three feet square.
[Movement & Utility Systems] Which of the following should be avoided in the design of a large parking lot?
I. Acute angle parking II. Ramped exit driveway III. Dead level paved areas IV. Dead end aisles V. Pedestrian circulation
A. III and IV
B. II and V
C. I, II, and V
D. II, III, and IV
[Movement & Utility Systems] The primary objective of good pedestrian circulation is
A. economy.
B. permanence.
C. safety.
D. speed.
