Practice question
What is the purpose of a 'dilemma zone' and how do advance detectors address it?
- The dilemma zone is a cabinet wiring challenge; advance detectors have no role
- The dilemma zone is the area where a driver can neither stop safely nor clear the intersection before the red; advance detectors extend green to prevent vehicles from being in this zone at yellow onset
- The dilemma zone is the area between two coordinated signals; advance detectors count vehicles
- The dilemma zone is the conflict zone in the middle of the intersection; advance detectors monitor for conflicts
Answer: B — The dilemma zone is the area where a driver can neither stop safely nor clear the intersection before the red; advance detectors extend green to prevent vehicles from being in this zone at yellow onset
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