Introduction

Driving a vehicle safely on the road is a challenging task. When you drive your vehicle, you interact with different road elements and also with other road users. So, you need to know the various road elements and their functions to drive safely and efficiently.

Classification of Road

Roads serve two functions namely, accessibility and mobility. “Accessibility” refers to connectivity (i.e. connecting different places) while “Mobility” refers to the ease of movement (i.e. how fast you can travel from one place to another). You need to know the classification of roads as different roads have different roles in terms of providing accessibility and mobility. Various classifications for urban and non-urban roads are discussed in the next lessons.