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Why do mountain roads rarely go straight up the slope but wind up gradually?
Reshma said:Why do mountain roads rarely go straight up the slope but wind up gradually?
Tide said:Because cars can't go "straight up" and roads that go straight up would tend to crumble to say nothing of how extraordinarily difficult (and expensive) it would be to construct such a road.
Moonbear said:About the steepest stretch of road I've ever been on was a 15% incline, and that was truly pushing the cars to maintain speed (a lot of other cars couldn't maintain speed; any steeper and I'd have probably hit maximum RPMs I could hit without blowing the engine). One also has to consider that mountains are also more prone to freezing conditions, and a very steep incline will become completely impassable in inclement weather. The engineers could probably answer this better.
Hmm... Is it rappelled or grappelled? Grappelled is going up, and rappelled down? Hmm, turns out rappelled is going down, but what is grappelled? Maybe grappelled is both ways.DaveC426913 said:So I rappelled down the slope.
The benefits of winding mountain roads include improved safety, reduced traffic congestion, and increased scenic views.
Winding mountain roads are designed with gradual curves and inclines, which allow drivers to maintain a safe speed and reduce the risk of accidents. Additionally, these roads often have guardrails and other safety features in place.
Yes, winding mountain roads can help reduce traffic congestion by providing alternate routes for drivers. This can be especially beneficial during peak travel times or when there are accidents or road closures on other routes.
Winding mountain roads are often built with the natural landscape in mind, which can help minimize disruption to the environment. Additionally, these roads can help reduce air pollution and carbon emissions by providing more efficient travel routes.
While there are many benefits to winding mountain roads, there are also some potential drawbacks. These roads can be more expensive to build and maintain, and may require ongoing repairs due to weather and other natural factors. Additionally, some may argue that these roads can disrupt the natural landscape and wildlife habitats.