Practice Summary - 32.3 | 11. Trafic Data Collection | Transportation Engineering - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is traffic flow?

💡 Hint: Think about how many vehicles pass a specific point in a set time.

Question 2 Easy

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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Question 1

What is the main reason traffic studies rely on field data?

A) Laboratory conditions are preferred.
B) Drivers cannot be simulated accurately in labs.
C) Field data is less expensive.

💡 Hint: Consider the variability in driver actions.

Question 2

True or False: The moving observer method allows for discrete data collection.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about continuous vs. static measurement.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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