Road User Behavior Observation Essay

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1.) Lesson one Road user behavior observation Time: 2:00 hours “Experiential” instruction homework assignment: Find a major intersection within a reasonable distance from their home. This intersection must allow left turns, with left turn traffic lights. Traffic islands are not significant to the observation. If the geography of the intersection allows, find a comfortable and safe place to sit. (bring your own folding chair or sit in a car on the corner parking lot). Observe the following and keep copious notes which will be transferred to a written report that must be handed in. This should be discussed as part of the in class program when talking about intersections. Here are the challenges: a.) What are the sequences of traffic…show more content…
Answer: Four seconds on amber e.) Are there amber left turn arrow lights? Answer: Yes f.) How many drivers run yellow lights? Answer: 1 g.) How many drivers run red lights? h.) How many drivers make improper right turns on a protected left turn? Answer: 2 i.) Armed with the knowledge of your observation how would you deal with this intersection while executing a left turn? Answer: Go on the left when it is clear j.) Rethink and rewrite your answer! Have you forgotten the pedestrian traffic? Answer: No, k.) What types of pedestrian lights are used at the intersection? Pictograph walking man or hand in stop position? Countdown crossing timer? Answer: Both Page - 2 l.) What are the advantages or disadvantages of each type? ANSWERS: COUNTDOWN: ADVANTAGE: You know how long you have to cross, DISADVANTAGE: People often misjudge how long it will take them to cross if the countdown starts from one PICTOGRAPH: ADVANTAGE: It is very clear whether to go or to stop, DISADVANTAGE: You do not know how long it has been flashing stop. m.) Do you know what is a scrambled intersection? (This is one where all vehicular traffic stops and pedestrians may crisscross in any direction at the

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