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... 83 5. HYDROPLANING MITIGATION SOLUTIONS This section presents a critical review of existing solutions for sites with high HP identified by a low PM, including estimated cost, potential drawbacks (if any)
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... 84 considering the minimum required sight distance needed for passing other drivers and stopping when there is an object ahead. To minimize sight distance problems, the K-value controls the rate of vertical curvatures, which is the length of the curve (L)
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... 85 the slope of pavement. The grooves are typically 0.25 in.
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... 86 5.2. ENFORCEMENT AND TRAFFIC CONTROL Although outside the scope of the study, if potential hydroplaning problems requiring some type of construction solution are identified, temporary signs alerting drivers to reduce speed or that the pavement is slippery when wet can be put in place as soon as possible.

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