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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of traffic signals?
💡 Hint: Think about why signals are installed at intersections.
What is a cycle in traffic signal terminology?
💡 Hint: Consider the full process of signals changing.
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What are traffic signals primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Focus on their main function at busy intersections.
True or False: All traffic signals operate on a fixed schedule and do not adjust to real-time conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about signals that adapt to current traffic.
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Calculate the optimal cycle length for a signal if the critical lane volumes sum up to 4000 vph, with a saturation flow rate of 1600 vph.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between critical volumes and saturation flows.
Discuss how the phases of traffic signals differ in urban versus rural settings and the implications for signal design.
💡 Hint: Think about traffic density and its effect on signal complexity.
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