Which consequence arises when Roman roadbeds excessively deform?

💡 Explanation

Reduced drainage occurs because differential settling shifts level causing reverse grade on ditches; impeding runoff from road surfaces due to hydrostatic pressure effects, therefore ditch effectiveness worsens, rather than aiding cavalry which needs a mostly firm flat plane.

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