Question: Q . 3 While driving through a road work - zone, traffic barriers narrowed the lane and were positioned 8 feet from the drivers. Assume

Q.3 While driving through a road work-zone, traffic barriers narrowed the lane and were
positioned 8 feet from the drivers. Assume that drivers keep their eyes on barrier at an angle of
2.0 degrees, with a critical angular rate of change of 0.006 rad/s.
(a) Calculate the appropriate speed limit in mph to ensure safe navigation through the
work zone. (10 points)
(b) How far should the barrier be located from the driver's path to allow a speed limit of
35 mph?(15 points)

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