An eight-lane highway has ________ pedestrian countdown period ___ a four-lane road.
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half the; of
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a longer; than
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the same; as
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a shorter; than
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Explanation
The pedestrian countdown period starts when a flashing red hand appears and the DON'T START phase begins. This period is longer on an eight-lane highway than on a four-lane road, because pedestrians need more time when crossing a wide stretch of road.
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