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Table 1 Evaluation of the experimental routes
From: A new methodology for approaching motorcycle riders’ behavior at curved road sections
Road section | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Attribute | A-Aa | M-Lb | N-Kc |
Curve radius range (Rmin - Rmax) | 11 m–315 m | 24 m–157 m | 49 m–222 m |
Total pavement width | 2.60/direction | 3.00/direction | 4.10/direction |
Horizontal signage | Absent | Continuous single line on the centerline and the boundaries of the road | Yes |
Vertical signage | Absent | Partially (three danger signs) | Yes |
Guard rails | Absent | Absent | Yes |
Pavement condition | Extensive surfaces with cracks, grooves and subsidence | Several spots with transverse and longitudinal cracks, grooves and layering of bituminous seal | Excellent |
Artificial lighting | Absent | Absent | Absent |
Evaluation | Poor | Satisfactory | Excellent |