Standard road widths?
What are legally required standards for road widths across the US? What are the differences between interstates and rural or city roads? I thought the min. standard road width is 12' everywhere but ...
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myredracer wrote:gbopp wrote:
On Interstate Highways the lanes are 12'. If you're not on an interstate highway, it will vary. Especially in the north east on old roads, they are narrow and often winding.
Judging from your OP, you should stick to Interstate and limited access highways when possible. They will be the easiest and safest for you.
I have no problems whatsoever staying dead center on the narrowest of roads regardless of curves, dips and speed. The wilder the more fun it is. I'm wondering how much room can be expected if you ever need to suddenly move over for any reason. We were on a country road today that appeared to have the TT's wheels almost touching the line on either side. It was on native band land. Maybe different jurisdictions use different regs?
IMHO, there is no room to be expected. Drive with the assumption you won't be able to suddenly move over for any reason. If you find yourself in a situation and you can move over - yes! If not, you already are prepared.
