Signal Timing & Safety

Dilemma Zone Calculator

The dilemma zone is the critical area near an intersection where a driver is unable to stop safely or clear the intersection before the light turns red.

Stopping Boundary (Xc)

Xc = 1.47 × V × tstop + 1.075 × (V² / a2)

Perception time for safe stopping

Max deceleration rate to stop

Passing Boundary (X0)

X0 = 1.47 × V × Y - W + 0.5 × a1 × (Y - tpassing

Intersection + vehicle length

Constant acceleration rate

Perception time for safe passing

Dilemma Zone Diagram
Result

Boundary Calculations

Stopping Boundary (Xc)
0.00 ft
Passing Boundary (X0)
0.00 ft

Interpretation

A dilemma zone exists because Xc > X0.

Dilemma Zone Range: 0.00 ft to 0.00 ft upstream of the stop line.

Dilemma Zone Length: 0.00 ft
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