YELLOW SIGNAL LIGHT TIMING AND THE DILEMMA ZONE

The author comments on the timing of the yellow signal light. He is especially concerned about accidents in intersections which may be caused by the lack of sufficient response time to the yellow signal light, the worsening of this situation when other conditions such as wet pavement or downgrades exist, and the lack of markings to indicate where the dilemma zone is when the signal light turns yellow. He makes recommendations for improving the current situation and eliminating the present highway signs warning of signals ahead, the primary function of which appears to be to warn the public that the traffic signal ahead is not properly designed for this highway and the state wishes to disclaim any responsibility for the accidents that will occur.

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    Savez Drustava Za Puteve Jugoslavije

    Kumudraska 257
    Belgrad,   Serbia 
  • Authors:
    • Allen, M J
  • Publication Date: 1995-2

Language

  • English

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00719375
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-041 695
  • Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Mar 5 1996 12:00AM