How is basic capacity determined by prevailing capacity?

Repeated observation of maximum traffic flow under peak conditions

Repeated observation of minimum traffic flow under peak conditions

Repeated observation of minimum traffic flow under ideal conditions

Repeated observation of maximum traffic flow under ideal conditions

Basic or theoretical capacity under ideal traffic and environmental conditions can be determined by the concept that the _____

flow rate equals time multiplied to time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed

flow rate equals time divided by time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed

flow rate equals time multiplied to time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed

flow rate equals time multiplied to time headway; time headway equals distance multiplied to speed

flow rate equals time added to time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed

What is a basic freeway segment?

The section between three ramps which is unaffected by weaving and diverging maneuvers

The section between two ramps which is unaffected by weaving and diverging maneuvers

The section between three ramps which is unaffected by weaving and diverging maneuvers

The section between two ramps which is affected by weaving and diverging maneuvers

The section between three ramps which is affected by weaving and diverging maneuvers

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

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1.	How is basic capacity determined by prevailing capacity?
A.	Repeated observation of maximum traffic flow under peak conditions
B.	Repeated observation of minimum traffic flow under peak conditions
C.	Repeated observation of minimum traffic flow under ideal conditions
D.	Repeated observation of maximum traffic flow under ideal conditions
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Basic or theoretical capacity under ideal traffic and environmental conditions can be determined by the concept that the _____
A.	flow rate equals time divided by time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed
B.	flow rate equals time multiplied to time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed
C.	flow rate equals time multiplied to time headway; time headway equals distance multiplied to speed
D.	flow rate equals time added to time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed
Answer» B. flow rate equals time multiplied to time headway; time headway equals distance divided by speed

Discussion

3.	In how many steps is the freeway capacity determined?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

4.	What is a basic freeway segment?
A.	The section between two ramps which is unaffected by weaving and diverging maneuvers
B.	The section between three ramps which is unaffected by weaving and diverging maneuvers
C.	The section between two ramps which is affected by weaving and diverging maneuvers
D.	The section between three ramps which is affected by weaving and diverging maneuvers
Answer» B. The section between three ramps which is unaffected by weaving and diverging maneuvers

Discussion

5.	Freeway has which magnitude as the measure of effectiveness?
A.	Density
B.	Speed
C.	Capacity
D.	Delay
Answer» B. Speed

Discussion

6.	Which one of the following is an interrupted facility?
A.	Traffic signal
B.	Stop sign
C.	Yield sign
D.	Basic freeway
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

How is basic capacity determined by prevailing capacity?

Basic or theoretical capacity under ideal traffic and environmental conditions can be determined by the concept that the _____

In how many steps is the freeway capacity determined?

What is a basic freeway segment?

Freeway has which magnitude as the measure of effectiveness?

Which one of the following is an interrupted facility?