What is the name given to the place where two road sections of different inclination meet?

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The correct answer is change of gradient (Cambio de rasante). In road terminology, this is the geometric point where two road sections with different inclinations meet (for example, an uphill slope followed by a downhill slope). It is essential to distinguish these concepts to assess visibility: Grade/Slope (Rasante): Refers to the inclination of the road section itself. Bump (Resalto): Is a sharp elevation in the road surface (speed bump) used generally to reduce speed. Change of gradient: The meeting point. If this point prevents seeing the full width of the roadway or oncoming vehicles, it is considered of reduced visibility, where maneuvers like overtaking or U-turns are usually prohibited.

What is the name given to the place where two road sections of different inclination meet?

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