Determine the required total passing sight distance for the following

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Chapter8: Intersection Control
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Determine the required total passing sight distance for the following: Speed of the passing car = 100 kph; Speed of the overtaken vehicle = 80 kph; Time of initial maneuvers = 5 sec; Time passing vehicle occupies left lane = 10 secs; Distance between the passing car and opposing car at the end of maneuver = 20 m; Average acceleration = 2.5 kph/sec. 
a. 502.75 m
b. 602.75 m
c. 702.75 m
d. 402.75 m
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