34.3.4 - Optimal velocity model
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What does 'optimal velocity' refer to in traffic modeling?
💡 Hint: Think about how distance affects driving speed.
Define distance headway.
💡 Hint: It involves measuring space between cars.
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What does the Optimal Velocity Model primarily focus on?
💡 Hint: Focus on driver behavior in relation to other vehicles.
True or False: The sensitivity coefficient represents how quickly a driver can adjust their speed.
💡 Hint: Think about what sensitivity means in driving.
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Consider a scenario in congested conditions where vehicles are spaced closely. If the following vehicle has a sensitivity factor of 2, calculate how quickly the driver should adjust their speed given a sudden increase in the leading vehicle's speed by 10 km/h.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship of speed adjustments with sensitivity.
Analyze the difference in following behavior in heavy rain using the Optimal Velocity Model. How would a driver's response change if their sensitivity coefficient increased?
💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors and their impact on driving behavior.
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