Practice question

At what condition does a traffic stream reach maximum flow (capacity)?

  1. When density equals zero and speed is at free-flow
  2. When density is at its maximum (jam density) and speed is zero
  3. When density is at the critical density and speed is at the optimum speed
  4. When speed equals free-flow speed and density is at jam density

Answer: C — When density is at the critical density and speed is at the optimum speed

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