Understanding Real Traffic

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Focusing on real-world traffic phenomena, this book introduces readers to concepts like traffic breakdown and moving traffic jams through empirical data. It critiques standard traffic theories, highlighting their shortcomings and the emergence of a new three-phase traffic theory. The author discusses the implications of understanding real traffic dynamics, particularly in relation to autonomous driving. Accessible to both novices and experienced researchers, the book emphasizes intuitive understanding without reliance on complex mathematical models, making it a valuable resource in traffic and transportation science.