Traffic Engineering and Control

  1. Vehicle Characteristics
    1. Static Characteristics
      1. Vehicle Dimensions
        1. Length Specifications
          1. Width Specifications
            1. Height Specifications
              1. Ground Clearance
              2. Weight Properties
                1. Gross Vehicle Weight
                  1. Curb Weight
                    1. Payload Capacity
                      1. Axle Load Distribution
                        1. Weight-to-Power Ratio
                        2. Design Vehicle Classifications
                          1. Passenger Car
                            1. Single Unit Truck
                              1. Combination Truck
                                1. Bus
                                  1. Recreational Vehicle
                                2. Kinematic Characteristics
                                  1. Acceleration Performance
                                    1. Maximum Acceleration Rates
                                      1. Acceleration Curves
                                        1. Grade Effects on Acceleration
                                        2. Deceleration Capabilities
                                          1. Normal Deceleration Rates
                                            1. Emergency Braking Rates
                                              1. Deceleration on Grades
                                              2. Turning Characteristics
                                                1. Minimum Turning Radius
                                                  1. Swept Path Analysis
                                                    1. Off-Tracking Behavior
                                                    2. Speed Capabilities
                                                      1. Maximum Operating Speeds
                                                        1. Sustained Speed on Grades
                                                          1. Speed-Power Relationships
                                                        2. Dynamic Characteristics
                                                          1. Braking Performance
                                                            1. Braking Distance Calculations
                                                              1. Factors Affecting Braking Distance
                                                                1. Anti-Lock Braking Systems
                                                                  1. Electronic Stability Control
                                                                  2. Stopping Sight Distance
                                                                    1. Calculation Methodology
                                                                      1. Design Standards
                                                                        1. Influencing Factors
                                                                          1. Vehicle Speed
                                                                            1. Roadway Grade
                                                                              1. Pavement Friction
                                                                                1. Driver Reaction Time
                                                                              2. Vehicle Stability
                                                                                1. Rollover Characteristics
                                                                                  1. Skid Resistance
                                                                                    1. Handling Properties
                                                                                  2. Vehicle Technology Impact
                                                                                    1. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
                                                                                      1. Collision Avoidance Systems
                                                                                        1. Automated Vehicle Features
                                                                                          1. Connectivity Technologies

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                                                                                        2. Road User Characteristics

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                                                                                        4. Traffic Stream Characteristics