Practice question

What is 'luminance design method' and how does it differ from the illuminance method?

  1. They are the same method with different names
  2. The luminance method considers pavement reflectance properties to calculate the brightness of the road as seen by a driver, while the illuminance method only measures light falling on the surface
  3. The luminance method is simpler than the illuminance method
  4. The illuminance method is more accurate

Answer: B — The luminance method considers pavement reflectance properties to calculate the brightness of the road as seen by a driver, while the illuminance method only measures light falling on the surface

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