LETTER TWO DANGEROUS INTERSECTION. Creative Writing Essay (Essay Sample)

To: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
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Subject: The Lancaster pike and Pennsy road intersection in Smithville
I am writing this letter to inform you of my concern for the structural design of the Pennsy road intersection in Smithville. Road intersections are points of conflict that are planned. However, there is a lot of planning and engineering that goes into the work to help ensure that accidents are kept at a minimum. Accidents do happen at intersections but it is crucial to ensure that these conflicts are not ticking time bombs. The Lancaster pike and Pennsy road intersection in Smithville appears to be a disaster waiting to happen. Conflicts in this particular intersection can be said to be obvious in that they can be predictable as will be shown below. When the road is used by trucks or semi-trucks, it is possible that conflict will ensue. Additionally, in the event that there is conflict, there is bound to be accidents considering the speed limit has been set at more than 40 miles per hour. The sections below explain my concerns further.
Factors that could contribute to hazards on this intersection include:
* Lack of proper signage on the 272 (Lancaster pike)
Proper signage of roads makes it easier for motorists to know what to expect. Semi-truck motorists, for example, should be made aware of the problem they are about to encounter. This should prepare them as well as the other motorists who will provide the required space to allow semi-truck motorists to make turns or exits.