Practice Variability - 4.2.1 | 4. Factors affecting transportation | Transportation Engineering - Vol 1
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4.2.1 - Variability

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does variability mean in the context of transportation?

💡 Hint: Think about how different people might react differently in traffic.

Question 2

Easy

What is the 85th percentile value?

💡 Hint: It’s a way to standardize design to accommodate most users.

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Question 1

What does the 85th percentile represent?

  • A measure of median behavior
  • The percentage of the population below this performance
  • The performance level 85% can exceed

💡 Hint: Think about how the 85th percentile is used in engineering design.

Question 2

True or False: Human variability is insignificant in transportation design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how different users interact with traffic systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a hypothetical intersection considering both high traffic flow and pedestrian safety for diverse users including children and the elderly. Outline specific features.

💡 Hint: Think about the balance between vehicle flow and pedestrian safety.

Question 2

Evaluate the potential risks of ignoring variability in road user characteristics and provide recommendations for safety measures.

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios that demonstrate how variability impacts safety.

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