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A sag vertical curve is to join a grade of g1=−3.25% to a grade of g2=−1.00%....

A sag vertical curve is to join a grade of g1=−3.25% to a grade of g2=−1.00%. What is the minimum length of the curve for acceptable passing sight distance at night, with headlight illumination?

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