34.3.3 - General Motors’ model
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What is the primary focus of the General Motors' model?
💡 Hint: Think about what the model evaluates.
Explain the follow-the-leader principle.
💡 Hint: Consider how cars should react in succession.
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What major principle does the General Motors' model rely upon?
💡 Hint: Think about the physics behind vehicle motion.
True or False: The General Motors' model correlates well with observed traffic data.
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of model validation.
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Using a traffic simulation tool, model a scenario with varying speeds and observe the gap adjustments as per the General Motors’ model requirements.
💡 Hint: Focus on interpreting the model output.
Critically assess how the General Motors’ model could adapt to mixed traffic scenarios with both bicycles and cars. Suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Think about the interactions among different road users.
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