41.5.3 - Critical lane
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Practice Questions
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What is a critical lane?
💡 Hint: Consider lanes with the most cars.
What does critical lane volume refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what you measure in that lane.
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What is the critical lane in traffic signal design?
💡 Hint: Think about which lane has the most vehicles.
True or False: The critical lane volume is irrelevant for other lane timings.
💡 Hint: How does traffic management work?
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Consider an intersection where the north and south lanes have heavy traffic, while the east and west lanes have lighter traffic. Propose a method to identify the critical lane and justify your choice.
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If a traffic light currently allocates 30 seconds to the critical lane but there's a significant overflow, suggest an adjustment strategy and explain how you would implement it.
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