ELI5: Why aren’t all roads just.. straight? Submitted by koobtooboob t3_10oy3vt on January 30, 2023 at 9:50 AM in explainlikeimfive 16 comments 0
mazamayomama t1_j6hwu7e wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:28 PM Grade/terrain. Depending on laws usually 4% is max safe grade otherwise dangerous in winter etc. roads are needed to zigzag up slopes. Erosion is also an issue Permalink 1
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