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What is a 'phase' in the context of traffic signals in Australia and New Zealand?
What is a 'phase' in the context of traffic signals in Australia and New Zealand?
- An electrical output from the traffic signal controller
- A signal group terminology in PTV VISSIM
- Equivalent to the concept of a 'stage' in the UK and USA
- A period of time during which a set of traffic movements receive a green signal (correct)
What was the first automated system for controlling traffic signals?
What was the first automated system for controlling traffic signals?
- Developed by a group of inventors in 1954
- Developed in Australia and New Zealand
- Developed by Leonard Casciato and Josef Kates (correct)
- Developed in the UK and USA
What is the purpose of sophisticated computerized control and coordination systems for traffic lights?
What is the purpose of sophisticated computerized control and coordination systems for traffic lights?
- Self-adjust to minimize delay to people using the junction (correct)
- Ensure smooth and safe traffic flow
- Coordinate traffic and pedestrian movements
- Provide simple clockwork mechanisms for control
What is a 'signal group' in the context of traffic signals in the UK and USA?
What is a 'signal group' in the context of traffic signals in the UK and USA?
What does the term 'phase' represent in the context of traffic signals?
What does the term 'phase' represent in the context of traffic signals?
What does motor control regulate in organisms with a nervous system?
What does motor control regulate in organisms with a nervous system?
What type of information does the nervous system integrate for controlling movement?
What type of information does the nervous system integrate for controlling movement?
What is argued by some researchers, such as Daniel Wolpert and Randy Flanagan, about the reason for the existence of brains?
What is argued by some researchers, such as Daniel Wolpert and Randy Flanagan, about the reason for the existence of brains?
Which discipline is part of the pathway of motor control?
Which discipline is part of the pathway of motor control?
What is crucial for interacting with the world, posture, balance, and stability?
What is crucial for interacting with the world, posture, balance, and stability?
