Practice Follow-the-leader model - 34.4.2 | 13. Microscopic traffic flow modelling | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does the Follow-the-leader model focus on?

💡 Hint: Remember the significance of space in traffic interactions.

Question 2

Easy

Define the sensitivity coefficient (τ).

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly drivers need to respond to speed changes.

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Question 1

What key factor does the Follow-the-leader model emphasize?

  • Distance
  • Speed
  • Both Distance and Speed

💡 Hint: Think about the interactions between vehicles on the road.

Question 2

True or False: The sensitivity coefficient indicates the time it takes for vehicles to respond to changes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Revisit the definitions of the key concepts.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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