Question 1

In India for design of roads pedestrian is considered as ___________

Accepted Answer

A) element of traffic 
B) intruder in traffic 
C) essential part of traffic 
D) controller of traffic 
A) element of traffic 
B) intruder in traffic 
C) essential part of traffic 
D) controller of traffic B

Question 2

The second 20 year development plan conference was held in which city?

Accepted Answer

A) nagpur 
B) bombay 
C) madras 
D) lucknow 
A) nagpur 
B) bombay 
C) madras 
D) lucknow B

Question 3

The changes in gradient and vertical curve are covered under which type of alignment?

Accepted Answer

A) horizontal alignment 
B) vertical alignment 
C) geometric design 
D) highway specifications 
A) horizontal alignment 
B) vertical alignment 
C) geometric design 
D) highway specifications B

Question 4

The traffic survey is conducted during ___________

Accepted Answer

A) harvest season 
B) harvest and lean season 
C) rainy season 
D) summer season 
A) harvest season 
B) harvest and lean season 
C) rainy season 
D) summer season

Question 5

The improper alignment of road will not result in __________

Accepted Answer

A) increase in construction cost 
B) increase in maintenance cost 
C) increase of population 
D) increase in accidents 
A) increase in construction cost 
B) increase in maintenance cost 
C) increase of population 
D) increase in accidents

Question 6

The study of traffic engineering is divided into how many major categories?

Accepted Answer

A) five 
B) six 
C) seven 
D) eight 
A) five 
B) six 
C) seven 
D) eight

Question 7

What is the most important objective of traffic engineering?

Accepted Answer

A) to consider pedestrians as obstruction 
B) to reduce the accidents 
C) to increase the traffic 
D) to provide a high speed road without any other priority 
A) to consider pedestrians as obstruction 
B) to reduce the accidents 
C) to increase the traffic 
D) to provide a high speed road without any other priority

Question 8

Design of road intersections is a part of ___________

Accepted Answer

A) highway engineering 
B) railway engineering 
C) traffic engineering 
D) harbour engineering 
A) highway engineering 
B) railway engineering 
C) traffic engineering 
D) harbour engineering

Question 9

The number of vehicles that pass through a transverse line of road at a given time in a specified direction is called __________

Accepted Answer

A) traffic studies 
B) traffic flow 
C) traffic origin 
D) traffic destination 
A) traffic studies 
B) traffic flow 
C) traffic origin 
D) traffic destination

Question 10

The resisting length should be kept __________

Accepted Answer

A) minimum 
B) maximum 
C) depends on gradient 
D) depends on rise and fall 
A) minimum 
B) maximum 
C) depends on gradient 
D) depends on rise and fall

Question 11

Which of the following roads are congested during peak hours?

Accepted Answer

A) rural roads 
B) urban roads 
C) highways 
D) express ways 
A) rural roads 
B) urban roads 
C) highways 
D) express ways

Question 12

HCV stands for __________

Accepted Answer

A) heavy commercial vehicle 
B) heavy cash vehicle 
C) heavy consolidated vehicle 
D) hard commercial vehicle 
A) heavy commercial vehicle 
B) heavy cash vehicle 
C) heavy consolidated vehicle 
D) hard commercial vehicle

Question 13

The coefficient of lateral friction as recommended by IRC is __________

Accepted Answer

A) 0.15 
B) 0.40 
C) 0.35 
D) 0.30 
A) 0.15 
B) 0.40 
C) 0.35 
D) 0.30

Question 14

The basic objective of traffic engineering is to achieve ___________

Accepted Answer

A) efficient, free and rapid flow of traffic with least priority given to accidents 
B) efficient, free and rapid flow of traffic with fewer accidents 
C) efficient and rapid flow of traffic 
D) rapid flow of traffic 
A) efficient, free and rapid flow of traffic with least priority given to accidents 
B) efficient, free and rapid flow of traffic with fewer accidents 
C) efficient and rapid flow of traffic 
D) rapid flow of traffic

Question 15

The basic requirement of alignment should be __________

Accepted Answer

A) short 
B) easy 
C) safe 
D) short, easy, safe and economical 
A) short 
B) easy 
C) safe 
D) short, easy, safe and economical

Question 16

Which of the following types of roads are most preferred for highways?

Accepted Answer

A) cement concrete roads 
B) gravel roads 
C) bituminous roads 
D) unpaved surfaces 
A) cement concrete roads 
B) gravel roads 
C) bituminous roads 
D) unpaved surfaces

Question 17

In traffic engineering, the elements are classified into how many categories?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 18

The desire lines are prepared for the study of __________

Accepted Answer

A) traffic flow 
B) origin and destination 
C) growth of traffic in the future 
D) anticipated traffic flow 
A) traffic flow 
B) origin and destination 
C) growth of traffic in the future 
D) anticipated traffic flow

Question 19

The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is __________

Accepted Answer

A) cut the hill 
B) provide a tunnel 
C) provide a road around the hill 
D) look for other alternative approaches 
A) cut the hill 
B) provide a tunnel 
C) provide a road around the hill 
D) look for other alternative approaches

Question 20

The stability of slopes is considered while designing?

Accepted Answer

A) national highway 
B) state highway 
C) hill roads 
D) district roads 
A) national highway 
B) state highway 
C) hill roads 
D) district roads

In India for design of roads pedestrian is considered as ___________

The second 20 year development plan conference was held in which city?

The changes in gradient and vertical curve are covered under which type of alignment?

The traffic survey is conducted during ___________

The improper alignment of road will not result in __________

The study of traffic engineering is divided into how many major categories?

What is the most important objective of traffic engineering?

Design of road intersections is a part of ___________

The number of vehicles that pass through a transverse line of road at a given time in a specified direction is called __________

The resisting length should be kept __________

Which of the following roads are congested during peak hours?

HCV stands for __________

The coefficient of lateral friction as recommended by IRC is __________

The basic objective of traffic engineering is to achieve ___________

The basic requirement of alignment should be __________

Which of the following types of roads are most preferred for highways?

In traffic engineering, the elements are classified into how many categories?

The desire lines are prepared for the study of __________

The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is __________

The stability of slopes is considered while designing?

Road Design and Safety Standards: Camber, Slope, Width, and Distance Requirements

Various Aspects of Road Design and Planning

Traffic Volume Studies and Analysis

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Exam 3: Traffic Engineering and Road Design

In India for design of roads pedestrian is considered as ___________

The second 20 year development plan conference was held in which city?

The changes in gradient and vertical curve are covered under which type of alignment?

The traffic survey is conducted during ___________

The improper alignment of road will not result in __________

The study of traffic engineering is divided into how many major categories?

What is the most important objective of traffic engineering?

Design of road intersections is a part of ___________

The number of vehicles that pass through a transverse line of road at a given time in a specified direction is called __________

The resisting length should be kept __________

Which of the following roads are congested during peak hours?

HCV stands for __________

The coefficient of lateral friction as recommended by IRC is __________

The basic objective of traffic engineering is to achieve ___________

The basic requirement of alignment should be __________

Which of the following types of roads are most preferred for highways?

In traffic engineering, the elements are classified into how many categories?

The desire lines are prepared for the study of __________

The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is __________

The stability of slopes is considered while designing?

Road Design and Safety Standards: Camber, Slope, Width, and Distance Requirements

Various Aspects of Road Design and Planning

Traffic Volume Studies and Analysis

Filters