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Q: Which of the following is not a functional characteristics of kerbs used in road construction?
  • A. provides cross slope to the pavement so that immediate drainage of water takes place
  • B. Protects the pavement edge
  • C. acts as a boundary between the pavement and the footpath.
  • D. Presents a more finished appearance
Correct Answer: Option A - Kerbs are provided for the following purposes– • Protects the pavement edges. • Acts as a boundary between the pavement and footpath. • Presents a more finished appearance. • This prevents the vehicle from parking beside the road. • It is also used for drainage purposes. • Kerb indicates the boundary between the pavement and shoulder, or sometimes islands or footpath or kerb parking space.
A. Kerbs are provided for the following purposes– • Protects the pavement edges. • Acts as a boundary between the pavement and footpath. • Presents a more finished appearance. • This prevents the vehicle from parking beside the road. • It is also used for drainage purposes. • Kerb indicates the boundary between the pavement and shoulder, or sometimes islands or footpath or kerb parking space.

Explanations:

Kerbs are provided for the following purposes– • Protects the pavement edges. • Acts as a boundary between the pavement and footpath. • Presents a more finished appearance. • This prevents the vehicle from parking beside the road. • It is also used for drainage purposes. • Kerb indicates the boundary between the pavement and shoulder, or sometimes islands or footpath or kerb parking space.