31.7 - Fundamental diagrams of traffic flow
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the flow when there is zero density?
💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles are present on the road.
Define free-flow speed.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions affecting vehicle travel.
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What happens to flow when vehicle density reaches maximum?
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of congestion on flow.
True or False: Free-flow speed occurs at no density.
💡 Hint: Think about how vehicles operate without any constraints.
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Given a set traffic flow, determine how an increase in density impacts average speed on the roadways. Discuss a scenario where this change might lead to adverse outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about real-life traffic situations where increased vehicles changed the pace.
Analyze the implications of maintaining optimal traffic flow on urban planning. How can traffic diagrams inform infrastructure decisions?
💡 Hint: Consider how a city might design its roads based on these principles.
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