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Table 4 Summary of dependent variables

From: Evaluation of the effects of school zone signs and markings on speed reduction: a driving simulator study

Variables

Description

Average speed (km/h)

It reflects the overall effectiveness of the design alternative

The relative speed difference

It indicate the degree of the speed change

The standard deviation (SD) of acceleration

It is used to evaluate speed as an indirect evaluation indicator, which depicts the stability of speed reduction through the school zone

The 85th percentile speed (km/h) of all subjects

It is a speed at or below which 85 % of drivers choose to drive, and highly correlated with the speed limit in this area