Question

When two roads with two-lane, two-way traffic, cross at an uncontrolled intersection, the total number of potential major conflict points would be

• A. \(32\)
• B. \(24\)
• C. \(16\)
• D. \(4\)

Hint:

For a four-legged uncontrolled intersection: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Crossing} &=16 \text{Merging} &=8 \text{Diverging} &=8 \text{Total} &=32 \end{aligned} } \] Crossing conflicts are called major conflict points.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:

At an uncontrolled four-legged intersection, vehicle movements create three types of conflict points:

• Crossing (Major conflicts)
• Merging
• Diverging

For a two-lane, two-way intersection:

\[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Crossing conflicts} &= 16 \\ \text{Merging conflicts} &= 8 \\ \text{Diverging conflicts} &= 8 \end{aligned} } \]

Thus, the total number of conflict points is:

\[ 16 + 8 + 8 = 32. \]

The question asks only for the major conflict points, which are the crossing conflicts.

Step 1: Identify the major conflict type.

Major conflicts correspond to crossing movements.

\[ \boxed{\text{Major conflict points} = 16} \]

Step 2: Select the correct option.

Answer:

\[ \boxed{(C)\ 16} \]