Practice Forbes’ model - 34.3.2 | 13. Microscopic traffic flow modelling | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define reaction time in the context of driving.

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly a driver must react to emergencies.

Question 2

Easy

What is Forbes' model primarily concerned with?

💡 Hint: Focus on what drivers need to maintain safe distances.

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Question 1

What does Forbes' model primarily factor in for car following?

  • Speed of the vehicle
  • Driver's reaction time
  • Length of the vehicle

💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of driving is critical for reacting to sudden stops.

Question 2

True or False: Forbes' model is effective at all speeds without any limitations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of varying speed on safety.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If a vehicle is traveling at 50 km/h and the driver's reaction time is 2 seconds, what is the safe minimum distance headway required?

💡 Hint: Ensure your conversion from km/h to m/s is accurate.

Question 2

Discuss the potential impacts of changing speed limits on the application of Forbes' model in urban versus rural settings.

💡 Hint: Consider the different driving behaviors induced in urban versus rural environments.

Challenge and get performance evaluation