DIY Security Systems
Roadside safety is one of the most important safety products to check on since roads and highways are where most accidents and risks to life happen. There are countless reckless drivers around who are not too careful with their speed. The popular solution usually taken is by installing speed bumps in the streets to reduce speeds and prevent accidents. In this article, you will learn the many types of speed bumps, its benefits, and particularly how to make a concrete speed bump right across your home. There are things to consider, and if you want to learn more, read on!
Speed Bumps
Before learning how to make a concrete speed bump, you need to learn what speed bumps are and what they are usually for. A speed bump is a raised pavement across a street to reduce the speed of passing cars and other vehicles. They usually measure 24ft long, 12in wide, and 2.5in high. Speaking of reducing speed, they can reduce car speeds from 2 to 5mph. You can find these in parking facilities, school zones, shopping areas, residential roads, and other high-pedestrian areas. They usually go to yellow or yellow and black colors.
Types of Speed Bumps
Speed bumps can come in many forms and for various purposes. Here are the four types of speed bumps you can install in your area:
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Asphalt Speed Bumps
This speed bump is of hot mix asphalt construction that can run the width of a drive lane but with a water drain at the center. You can make them on-site and paint it to be more visible to drivers.
Concrete Speed Bumps
This speed bump is what you will learn to make in this article! You can install them with the existing pavement. They are long-lasting and most durable kind of speed bump. Generally, they are cut and placed within the pavement and shaped to the desired height. You can also paint them to make them more visible.
Speed Humps
This kind of speed bump can either be of asphalt or concrete. They are larger in width. However, they do not slow vehicles as the previous two kinds of speed bumps, but they provide a smoother ride.
Rubberized or Plastic Speed Bumps
This speed bump is already ready-made and comes in striped black and yellow colors that have built-in reflectors. You can set these up in just minutes. You do not even need to paint them.
How to Make A Bug Detector
You may need a glue gun, some glue, and a PCB lock and magnifying glass. To split up traces, you’ll want to catch a tiny screwdriver and wire cutters and strippers, and a couple of needle-nose pliers. Let’s not forget a soldering iron and weld and a welding pump to attach the PCB.
Benefits of Speed Bumps
Why should there be speed bumps, you ask? Well, road safety is its primary purpose. And before we answer your question: “How to make a concrete speed bump”—we will get there, let us see the benefits of installing or making your speed bump.
Slows Vehicles Down
As mentioned, slowing people down can reduce the risk of accidents by hindering speeding vehicles before crossings, sharp turns, and entrances and exits. With speed bumps, drivers are more conscious of lowering their speed.
Keep Pedestrians Safe
People who cross the street are the ones vulnerable to traffic and speeding. Without a speed bump, they are at risk of a speeding vehicle. Speed bumps can lower fatalities from road accidents.
Regulate Traffic
Drivers who are usually in a rush avoid roads and streets lined with speed bumps, redirecting traffic from one street to another. Also, for known shortcuts, speed bumps can prevent it from getting crowded.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make a concrete speed bump! The one thing left for you to do is apply what you have learned when you need to upgrade your neighborhood street’s safety. Remember that there are many kinds of speed bumps you can choose to make, but always make sure that you submit it for your local traffic division approval. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the guide on making your concrete speed bump to get things done quicker. Always ready your tools, and you are good to go! Here’s how to learn more about Speed Bumps.