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Good demo, I always look at it as the objective is to go through the light (intersection) at the closest speed, to your average speed, on that same stretch of highway. A specific section of my route requires a speed of 47-50 MPH, even though the posted limit is 45. If you go 45 you get nailed by almost 1/3 rd of the lights. At 47 you will hit them yellow, and at 50 you hit them green.
Also, if you are driving your regular route, know the traffic patterns through the intersections you must navigate, to help you to time the light, and know the spot on the road in your route where you will not get through the light if it changes to green before you pass that point.
In my almost daily route, there are 46 lights in a 39 mile round trip. Light timing and anticipation can mean the difference between never stopping for a light or getting caught by up to 10 out of the 46. The difference in mileage can be significant. One stretch of 5 miles is 12 lights, so timing is essential.
regards
Mech
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