Overview
This five hour course will discuss the different types of vehicle detectors used in the design of a signalized intersection in order to control traffic.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to determine the type, function, size, and placement of vehicle detectors to obtain the desired operations to move traffic through an intersection efficiently. Participants will also better understand the design standards and requirements of different States and/or local governing agencies having jurisdiction.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Types of Vehicle Detections
- Vehicle Detection Design and Operations
- Loop Detection Installation
- Calling Detection
- Presence Detection
- Detector Loop Wire
- Curb and Shoulder Installation
- Time Delay Detectors
Course
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