PASSING SIGHT DISTANCE

Initial maneuver distance, m (ft)

Distance while passing vehicles occupies left lane, m (ft)
Clearance length, m (ft)
Distance traveled by the opposing vehicle , m (ft)

Note: To determine see the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design

of Highways and Streets and/or Section 47-2 of the BDE Manual

 Total Passing Sight Distance (PSD) =

 Minimum Passing Sight Distance =
 Elements of Total Passing Sight Distance
1. Preliminary delay )

2. Occupation at the left lane

3. Clearance length ( to 90 m (AASHTO) : 15 m to 80m (DPWH)

4. Opposite Vehicle (

Example: Determine the passing Sight Distance if the road design for the
maximum velocity is 60 kph.

Solution
1. Preliminary delay
)

2. Occupation at the left lane

= 173.47 m

3. Clearance length (

4. Opposite Vehicle (

Total Passing Sight Distance = 411.87 m

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