Practice Journey Speed (30.3.3) - Fundamental parameters of traffic flow

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Question 1.
What is journey speed?
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Think about the speed during an entire trip, including any stops.
Question 2.
How is journey speed calculated?
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Look for the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.
3Question 3.
What does journey speed take into account that running speed does not?
- Stops during the trip
- Only moving time
- Vehicle type
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Consider how journey speed is defined.
4Question 4.
True or False: Journey speed can be higher than running speed.
- True
- False
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Remember the definitions of journey and running speed.
Question 5.
Given a vehicle travels 80 kilometers including 20 minutes of stops over a 1.5-hour trip, determine the journey speed.
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Ensure you account for time appropriately!
Question 6.
Identify how stops can impact the overall efficiency of traffic flow in a city.
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Think about how flow rates change with increasing stops.

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