4.6.2. Lighting

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define a luminaire.

   Hint

   Think about what equipment is used to distribute light.

2. 2.

   Why is effective lighting important at night?

   Hint

   What happens when it's dark outside?

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of roadway lighting?

   • To beautify roads
   • To improve visibility and safety
   • To reduce traffic speed

   Hint

   Think about why lights are used on roads.

4. 4.

   True or False: Luminaires are only used for decorative purposes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider their real-world application.

5. 5.

   You are a traffic engineer tasked with designing the lighting for a busy urban area that has a high volume of pedestrians. What factors will you consider in your design?

   Hint

   Think of the types of traffic that will be frequent in this area.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how different types of road surfaces might affect the effectiveness of street lighting.

   Hint

   How does light interact with different surfaces?