Computer Science: An Overview (13th Edition) (What's New in Computer Science)
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 2QE
Suppose a two-lane road converges to one lane to pass through a tunnel. To coordinate the use of the tunnel, the following signal system has been installed:
A car entering either end of the tunnel causes red lights above the tunnel entrances to be turned on. As the car exits he tunnel, the lights are turned off. If an approaching car finds a red light on, it waits until the light is turned off before entering the tunnel.
What is the flaw in this system?
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