Class II two-lane highways correspond to which arterial category?

Class II two-lane highways correspond to which arterial category?

• A. Minor Arterials (lower speeds)
• B. Major Arterials (higher speeds)
• C. Freeways
• D. Local Streets

Answer: (A)

The question tests how a two-lane Class II highway fits into the arterial road hierarchy by function and speed. Two-lane Class II highways function as minor arterials: they carry through traffic between larger arterial roads while also providing access to local areas, but their capacity and operating speeds are lower than those of major arterials. They’re not freeways, which are multi-lane and access-controlled with no at-grade intersections; they’re not local streets, which primarily provide access to property with little through traffic. So the best match is Minor Arterials (lower speeds).

The question tests how a two-lane Class II highway fits into the arterial road hierarchy by function and speed. Two-lane Class II highways function as minor arterials: they carry through traffic between larger arterial roads while also providing access to local areas, but their capacity and operating speeds are lower than those of major arterials. They’re not freeways, which are multi-lane and access-controlled with no at-grade intersections; they’re not local streets, which primarily provide access to property with little through traffic. So the best match is Minor Arterials (lower speeds).