Quiz – Perpendicular Curb Ramp Quiz

Perpendicular curb ramps are the most common type of accessible curb ramp used to move people safely across vehicular paths of travel. This quiz will test you on your basic knowledge of perpendicular curb ramps.

Do you know what you need to pass the quiz? Take this quiz and find out if you have the knowlege and skills necessary to pass.

1. What is the maximum slope for a curb ramp on the path of travel?

 5% grade on the path of travel
 8.33% maximum slope
 2% to ensure adequate drainage

(Question 1 of 5)

2. What is the minimum width for a perpendicular curb ramp?

 3 feet
 4 feet
 5 feet
 6 feet

(Question 2 of 5)

3. What is the maximum slope permitted on a ramp flair for a perpendicular curb ramp?

 3%
 5%
 8.33%
 10%

(Question 3 of 5)

4. How wide must the landing be at the top of a perpendicular curb ramp?

 3' x 3'
 4' x 4'
 5' x 5'
 6' x 6'

(Question 4 of 5)

5. If the curb ramp is perpendicular to traffic, the how much of the ramp surface must be covered with a detectable warning surface.?

 The entire ramp must be covered with a detectable warning surface.
 Only the last 3 feet of ramp need a detectable warning surface.
 No detectable warning surface is required.

(Question 5 of 5)

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John is a landscape architect who is currently preparing to take the California Supplemental Exam to become licensed in California. He is currently a licensed professional landscape architect in Georgia and Florida. John graduated from California State University, Pomona with a BSLA degree in landscape architecture in 1997 and has extensive practice experience in residential and commercial landscape design.