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What does the word 'intersection' mean?

The point at which two streets meet or cross on another.

100

Plus

4-way intersection

100

Cars approach the intersection, stop for a moment waiting for a safe time to proceed. Once the driver decides it is safe to move forward, the vehicle following must stop and wait to proceed. What is the control?

Stop Sign

200

What does the word 'analysis' mean?

To examine.

200

T

3-way intersection

200

On one street at the intersection, a surge of vehicles all drive at once. The other street remains stopped and idling. This switches after the control changes. What is the control?

Traffic Signal/Light

300
What does the word 'visibility' mean?

To be seen at the traffic corner by drivers and for the pedestrian to adequately hear/see the traffic at the intersection.

300

Off-Set

4-way intersection that does not make a perfect plus shape

300

Traffic moves through the intersection without coming to a full stop. The drivers slow to make sure it is safe to continue before entering the intersection. What is the control?

Uncontrolled

400

What does the word 'volume' mean? What are the three different volume amounts?

The amount of traffic present at an intersection. None-light, light-moderate, and moderate-high.