Practice question
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'induced demand' and its safety implications?
- A new transit line reduces vehicle traffic on a parallel highway
- Adding lanes to a congested highway attracts additional traffic, eventually restoring congestion and potentially increasing total crash exposure
- A road closure permanently reduces traffic in an area
- 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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