Flashing green signal effects on drivers’ behavior

  • Anica Kocić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Stamenka Stanković University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Svetlana Čičević University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Nikola Čelar University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Jelena Kajalić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
  • Aleksandar Trifunović University of Belgrade, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31075/PIS.67.01.04
Keywords: flashing green, signalized intersection, drivers’ behavior, traffic efficiency, traffic safety

Abstract

The flashing green signal indicates that the green signal will end, and its application at signalized intersections is optional. This paper presents the results of the survey conducted among Belgrade drivers. The survey was conducted in order to analyze behavior, perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes towards the flashing green signal. Results showed that drivers mostly support the flashing green implementation. Also, respondents expressed an opinion that the flashing green improves traffic efficiency and safety. A third of drivers decelerate and stop when flashing green starts. In a situation where the vehicle in front of them decelerate when flashing green starts, 13% of drivers will try to change lane and pass an intersection. This result indicates that drivers of following cars can have conflicting decisions. Results showed that half of the respondents underestimate the flashing green duration while a third of them overestimate it.

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Published
2021-03-20
How to Cite
Kocić, A., Stanković, S., Čičević, S., Čelar, N., Kajalić, J., & Trifunović, A. (2021). Flashing green signal effects on drivers’ behavior. Journal of Road and Traffic Engineering, 67(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.31075/PIS.67.01.04
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Vol 67 No 1 (2021): Journal of Road and Traffic Engineering
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