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What is indicated by a double-solid yellow center marking?
What is indicated by a double-solid yellow center marking?
What does a single solid white lane line indicate?
What does a single solid white lane line indicate?
Which of the following accurately describes longitudinal markings?
Which of the following accurately describes longitudinal markings?
What type of lane marking would suggest that lane changing is permitted?
What type of lane marking would suggest that lane changing is permitted?
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Which marking delineates the edges of rural roads without curbs?
Which marking delineates the edges of rural roads without curbs?
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What does a dashed yellow centerline signify?
What does a dashed yellow centerline signify?
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When are warning lines typically marked?
When are warning lines typically marked?
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What should edge markings be made from to ensure better visibility?
What should edge markings be made from to ensure better visibility?
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What is the primary purpose of determining optimum cycle length at signalized intersections?
What is the primary purpose of determining optimum cycle length at signalized intersections?
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Which of the following does NOT belong to the six major steps in signal design procedures?
Which of the following does NOT belong to the six major steps in signal design procedures?
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How is minimum pedestrian green time at an intersection calculated?
How is minimum pedestrian green time at an intersection calculated?
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In the Webster method, which aspect is primarily focused on when determining signal timing?
In the Webster method, which aspect is primarily focused on when determining signal timing?
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What happens during the amber time in a signalized intersection?
What happens during the amber time in a signalized intersection?
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Which method is commonly used alongside the Webster method for determining optimum cycle length?
Which method is commonly used alongside the Webster method for determining optimum cycle length?
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What is represented by saturation flow at a signalized intersection?
What is represented by saturation flow at a signalized intersection?
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Why is total lost time an important factor in traffic signal design?
Why is total lost time an important factor in traffic signal design?
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What is the primary purpose of warning signs in traffic management?
What is the primary purpose of warning signs in traffic management?
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Which color background is used for signs that provide directional or destination information?
Which color background is used for signs that provide directional or destination information?
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What generally differs about guide-signing compared to warning signs?
What generally differs about guide-signing compared to warning signs?
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What is the cycle length in signal design?
What is the cycle length in signal design?
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Which phase in a signal cycle involves the green, change, and clearance intervals?
Which phase in a signal cycle involves the green, change, and clearance intervals?
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What is one key objective of signal timing at intersections?
What is one key objective of signal timing at intersections?
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What does overuse of warning signs lead drivers to do?
What does overuse of warning signs lead drivers to do?
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Which type of signs provides information about services available to drivers?
Which type of signs provides information about services available to drivers?
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What is the primary purpose of the change interval in a traffic signal cycle?
What is the primary purpose of the change interval in a traffic signal cycle?
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Which signal interval allows vehicles that entered the intersection on yellow to clear before red signals are enforced?
Which signal interval allows vehicles that entered the intersection on yellow to clear before red signals are enforced?
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What symbol is used to represent the clearance interval in a signal cycle?
What symbol is used to represent the clearance interval in a signal cycle?
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Which of the following statements about the green interval is true?
Which of the following statements about the green interval is true?
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How is the offset in traffic signals defined?
How is the offset in traffic signals defined?
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What risk may be created by a poorly timed yellow interval?
What risk may be created by a poorly timed yellow interval?
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What components make up a traffic signal phase?
What components make up a traffic signal phase?
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In traffic signal terminology, what does 'ti' represent?
In traffic signal terminology, what does 'ti' represent?
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What is the primary purpose of Type-4 object markers?
What is the primary purpose of Type-4 object markers?
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Which of the following describes the appearance of Type-3 object markers?
Which of the following describes the appearance of Type-3 object markers?
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What characteristic distinguishes regulatory signs from warning signs?
What characteristic distinguishes regulatory signs from warning signs?
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What is the typical shape of most regulatory signs?
What is the typical shape of most regulatory signs?
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How many Type-4 object markers are typically used to indicate the end of a roadway?
How many Type-4 object markers are typically used to indicate the end of a roadway?
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Which of the following best describes the background color of regulatory signs?
Which of the following best describes the background color of regulatory signs?
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What type of object markers have a minimum diameter of 3 inches and are arranged horizontally or vertically?
What type of object markers have a minimum diameter of 3 inches and are arranged horizontally or vertically?
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Which sign designates a prohibition of the movement indicated by the symbol?
Which sign designates a prohibition of the movement indicated by the symbol?
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What does a signal phase consist of?
What does a signal phase consist of?
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What is the function of critical lane group in traffic signaling?
What is the function of critical lane group in traffic signaling?
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What factor primarily controls the required length of a particular phase?
What factor primarily controls the required length of a particular phase?
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Which of the following best describes split-phase in traffic signaling?
Which of the following best describes split-phase in traffic signaling?
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How is the peak-hour factor (PHF) calculated?
How is the peak-hour factor (PHF) calculated?
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What does saturation flow rate measure in traffic management?
What does saturation flow rate measure in traffic management?
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What is the significance of using the concept of 'Leading and Lagging Green phase'?
What is the significance of using the concept of 'Leading and Lagging Green phase'?
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Which of the following factors affects the ideal saturation flow rate?
Which of the following factors affects the ideal saturation flow rate?
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Study Notes
Traffic Engineering (CENG 3101) - Chapter 5: Traffic Management and Control
- Traffic is the movement of people, goods, vehicles, trains, ships, and airplanes between locations.
- Traffic control aims to make traffic movements fast, safe, and efficient.
- Traffic control devices (markings, signs, signals) guide and control traffic flow, including pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers, and cyclists.
- These devices are placed alongside or on highways, roads, and public areas needing traffic control.
- Traffic control devices use color, shape, and pattern to convey messages to drivers.
- Colors used in traffic control are: green (guide, directional), red (stop, do not enter), blue (motorist services, disabled parking), orange (construction/maintenance), brown (recreation areas), yellow (general warning), white (regulatory), and black (regulatory).
- Shapes used in traffic control include: octagon (stop signs), horizontal rectangle (guide signs), triangle (yield signs), pennant (no passing zones), diamond (hazards), vertical rectangle (regulatory signs), pentagon (school zones), and circle (railroad crossings).
- Patterns, most commonly used in markings, involve double solid lines, solid lines, dashed lines, and broken lines.
- Legends are used to clarify the meaning of symbols and markings.
- Regulatory signs provide rules and regulations (e.g., speed limits, stop signs, no right turn).
- Warning signs alert drivers to potential hazards (e.g., curves, narrow roads, railroad crossings).
- Guide signs provide directions and information (e.g., destinations, services, distances).
- Traffic markings include longitudinal markings (centerlines, lane lines), transverse markings (crosswalks, parking spaces), and object markers (delineators).
- Centerlines separate opposing traffic and can be marked with a single or double solid or broken line.
- Lane markings separate traffic in the same direction and are typically single white dash lines along freeways and interstate highways.
- Edge markings delineate the edges of roads without curbs for safe driving.
- Warning lines mark areas where visibility is limited, indicating possible hazards.
- Traffic signals use red, yellow, and green colors to control traffic flow.
- Isolated signals can be pretimed (fixed time), actuated, or adaptive.
- Arterial signals can be coordinated fixed-time, coordinated actuated, or traffic responsive/adaptive.
- Signal cycles consist of phases, intervals (green, yellow, and all-red/clearance intervals), and cycle length.
- Signal timing aims to minimize vehicle delay and increase safety.
- Strategies include offsetting signal timing at adjacent intersections to avoid queue spillover.
- Lost times (start-up, clearance) and effective green times are critical in signal timing optimization.
- Methods for determining optimum cycle length include the Webster method and some HCM (Highway Capacity Manual) methods.
- Minimum pedestrian green times must be considered alongside vehicle volumes and speeds for safe intersection design and timing.
- Signal design procedures typically include phase design, amber/clearance time determination, cycle length determination, green time apportionment, pedestrian crossing requirements, and performance evaluation.
Traffic Signal Operations
- Pretimed signals have fixed timing.
- Semi-actuated signals adapt timing based on some vehicle detection.
- Actuated signals adapt timing based on all vehicle detection.
- Adaptive signals dynamically adjust timing based on real-time traffic conditions.
Objectives of Signal Timing
- Minimizing average vehicle delay
- Reducing the probability of accidents
- Optimizing traffic flow at intersections
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Explore the essential concepts of Traffic Management and Control in this quiz. Learn about the different traffic control devices and their significance in ensuring efficient and safe traffic flow. Understand the role of colors and shapes in conveying messages to drivers and pedestrians.
