32.3 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is traffic flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how many vehicles pass a specific point in a set time.
Name one method used for collecting traffic data at a point.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might keep track of cars at a stoplight.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main reason traffic studies rely on field data?
💡 Hint: Consider the variability in driver actions.
True or False: The moving observer method allows for discrete data collection.
💡 Hint: Think about continuous vs. static measurement.
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If you were to design a new method for collecting traffic data, combining both manual and automated techniques, what factors would you consider regarding accuracy and efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about how each method addresses the limitations of the other.
Analyze a scenario where a city has high traffic flow but low density. What implications might this have for traffic management?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between flow, density, and safety!
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