Practice question

What is the K-factor in traffic volume analysis?

  1. The ratio of peak hour volume to average annual daily traffic (AADT)
  2. The number of lanes on a roadway segment
  3. The percentage of commercial vehicles in the traffic stream
  4. The coefficient of friction used in stopping distance calculations

Answer: A — The ratio of peak hour volume to average annual daily traffic (AADT)

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