Geometric Design Elements Design Control and Criterion

Safety considerations in design controls

Safety is one of the most important features from
1. Cross Section Elements
initial planning to final construction, limitations are
2. Sight Distance Considerations imposed by
3. Horizontal Alignment „ Road User Characteristics

4. Vertical Alignment „ Vehicle Characteristics

„ Design Speed
„ Sight Distance

Sight Distance Sight Distance

Safety Issues
„ Braking and acceleration ability of vehicles variable,
due to poor maintenance.
„ Trucks and buses require greater distances to stop
due to their weight, but driving positions are generally
higher.
„ Industrialised country standards may not be
appropriate because of differing vehicle performance
and driver behaviour in India.
„ Untended vegetation can obstruct sight distances