Final answer:
On a one-way street with multiple lanes, using the furthermost lane may increase the safety for a crossing rabbit. To calculate the rabbit's crossing time across 3 lanes each 3 meters wide, principles of motion are used, but specific data on the rabbit's speed is required to give a precise time.
Step-by-step explanation:
When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, the decision of which lane to use often depends on various factors, including the intended turns and the flow of traffic. However, if you are traveling in the furthermost lane away from any distractions or potential road hazards, such as a rabbit, the chances of the rabbit being able to cross all 3 lanes of the freeway safely are generally higher since it is away from the direct path of your vehicle.
In terms of calculating how long it will take for the rabbit to cross all three lanes given each lane's width of 3 meters, we'd apply principles of one-dimensional motion. For example, if we knew the rabbit's speed, we could use the formula time = distance/speed to estimate the crossing time. Without specific data on the rabbit's speed, we can't provide a numerical time frame.
Furthermore, understanding traffic patterns and two-dimensional motion in a city setting, like New York, can help in interpreting how objects, people, or animals might navigate the complex urban landscape described in Figure 3.2.