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Vehicle Detectors
Robert Hintersteiner, P.E.
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 Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Types of Vehicle Detections
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Vehicle Detection Design and Operations
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Loop
Detection Installation
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Calling Detection
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Presence Detection
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Detector Loop Wire
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Curb
and Shoulder Installation
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Time
Delay Detectors
Course
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course
Vehicle Detectors
prior to taking a quiz for credit.
Vehicle Detectors (1.7 MB)
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