Practice question

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'induced demand' and its safety implications?

  1. A new transit line reduces vehicle traffic on a parallel highway
  2. Adding lanes to a congested highway attracts additional traffic, eventually restoring congestion and potentially increasing total crash exposure
  3. A road closure permanently reduces traffic in an area
  4. Speed limit reduction decreases the number of vehicles on a road

Answer: B — Adding lanes to a congested highway attracts additional traffic, eventually restoring congestion and potentially increasing total crash exposure

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