34.4.2 - Follow-the-leader model
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What does the Follow-the-leader model focus on?
💡 Hint: Remember the significance of space in traffic interactions.
Define the sensitivity coefficient (τ).
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly drivers need to respond to speed changes.
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What key factor does the Follow-the-leader model emphasize?
💡 Hint: Think about the interactions between vehicles on the road.
True or False: The sensitivity coefficient indicates the time it takes for vehicles to respond to changes.
💡 Hint: Revisit the definitions of the key concepts.
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Given a vehicle moving at 50 MPH with a safe distance of 1.5 car lengths. Calculate the required distance for a vehicle traveling at 75 MPH using the Follow-the-leader model assumptions.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between speed and distance as directly proportional as per the model.
Propose a scenario where following the leader may not work effectively in real traffic and explain why.
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges drivers face in chaotic traffic situations.
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