Intersection sight distance definition

Intersection sight distance means the sight distance required at an intersection to allow the driver of a stopped vehicle a sufficient view of the intersecting highway to decide when to enter, or cross, the intersecting highway.
Intersection sight distance means the unobstructed view of sufficient lengths along the intersecting streets to permit the driver to anticipate and avoid potential collisions.
Intersection sight distance means the distance at which a motorist attempting to enter or cross a highway should be able to observe traffic in order to make his desired movement. The required distance varies with the speed of the traffic on the main highway.

Examples of Intersection sight distance in a sentence

  • Intersection sight distance areas shall be established at each corner of all intersections of streets, as well as intersections of driveways and streets, in accordance with the standards in the Engineering Design and Construction Manual.


More Definitions of Intersection sight distance

Intersection sight distance means the sight distance required at an intersection to