1. Which of the following is NOT an objective of traffic engineering?
a) To ensure safe transportation of goods and passengers
b) To reduce traffic congestion and delays
c) To increase fuel consumption of vehicles
d) To provide data for future traffic planning
Answer: c) To increase fuel consumption of vehicles
2. Which traffic survey is conducted to determine the starting and ending points of trips made by vehicles?
a) Spot speed survey
b) Origin and destination survey
c) Traffic volume survey
d) Speed and delay survey
Answer: b) Origin and destination survey
3. What is the standard dimension of a car as per IRC guidelines?
a) 3.75m × 7.5m
b) 5m × 2.5m
c) 4m × 2m
d) 6m × 2.5m
Answer: b) 5m × 2.5m
4. Which type of intersection is formed when two roads meet at right angles?
a) Y-junction
b) T-junction
c) Square junction
d) Staggered junction
Answer: c) Square junction
5. What is the main disadvantage of cloverleaf interchanges?
a) Requires a large area of land
b) Increases vehicle speed
c) Requires traffic signals
d) Cannot handle large traffic volumes
Answer: a) Requires a large area of land
6. Which traffic survey is conducted to study vehicle speeds at a specific location?
a) Traffic volume survey
b) Accident survey
c) Spot speed survey
d) Parking survey
Answer: c) Spot speed survey
7. Which preventive measure reduces the chances of road accidents caused by poor visibility at night?
a) Using speed breakers on highways
b) Installing road reflectors and street lighting
c) Increasing traffic fines
d) Reducing vehicle speed limits during the day
Answer: b) Installing road reflectors and street lighting
8. Which method of parking allows the greatest number of vehicles to be parked for a given curb length?
a) Parallel parking
b) 30° parking
c) 60° parking
d) 90° parking
Answer: d) 90° parking
9. What is the primary advantage of grade-separated intersections?
a) Requires less construction cost
b) Minimizes land usage
c) Eliminates conflicts between crossing traffic
d) Allows pedestrians to cross easily
Answer: c) Eliminates conflicts between crossing traffic
10. Which type of road is designed with controlled access, no intersections, and multiple lanes for high-speed travel?
a) Arterial road
b) Collector road
c) Expressway
d) Local road
Answer: c) Expressway
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of grade-separated intersection?
a) Trumpet interchange
b) Diamond interchange
c) Square junction
d) Cloverleaf interchange
Answer: c) Square junction
12. Which factor is NOT considered when selecting a road junction?
a) Number of intersecting roads
b) Degree of traffic congestion
c) Color of road markings
d) Funds available for construction
Answer: c) Color of road markings
13. What is the primary purpose of an origin and destination survey?
a) To measure vehicle speeds at specific locations
b) To count the number of vehicles passing a point
c) To study the starting and ending points of vehicle trips
d) To record the number of parking spaces available
Answer: c) To study the starting and ending points of vehicle trips
14. Which type of parking is considered the safest in terms of accident risk?
a) 30° parking
b) Parallel parking
c) 60° parking
d) Right-angle parking
Answer: b) Parallel parking
15. What is the diameter of the red lens in standard traffic signals?
a) 150 mm
b) 200 mm
c) 250 mm
d) 300 mm
Answer: b) 200 mm
16. Which regulatory sign prohibits vehicles from entering a particular road?
a) No parking
b) Speed limit
c) No entry
d) Dead slow
Answer: c) No entry
17. Which type of road junction is most dangerous and requires special planning?
a) Y-junction
b) T-junction
c) Staggered junction
d) Multiple junction
Answer: d) Multiple junction
18. Which traffic survey is conducted to analyze the causes and frequency of collisions?
a) Traffic volume survey
b) Speed and delay survey
c) Accident survey
d) Parking survey
Answer: c) Accident survey
19. Which type of interchange is typically used where a major road crosses a minor road?
a) Cloverleaf interchange
b) Diamond interchange
c) Rotary intersection
d) Trumpet interchange
Answer: b) Diamond interchange
20. Which preventive measure aims to improve vehicle control during collisions?
a) Using speed breakers
b) Enforcing seat belt usage
c) Installing reflectors
d) Marking pedestrian crossings
Answer: b) Enforcing seat belt usage
21. Assertion (A): Parallel parking is considered the safest method of parking.
Reason (R): Parallel parking requires the least curb length and minimizes road obstruction.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Answer: c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
22. Assertion (A): Channelized intersections are safer for pedestrians.
Reason (R): Traffic islands provide a refuge for pedestrians while crossing roads.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Answer: a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
23. Assertion (A): Grade-separated intersections improve traffic efficiency.
Reason (R): They eliminate the need for vehicles to stop at intersections.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Answer: a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
24. Assertion (A): Cloverleaf interchanges require large land areas.
Reason (R): They use looping ramps to allow vehicles to change directions without stopping.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Answer: a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
25. Assertion (A): Regulatory signs are mandatory for drivers to follow.
Reason (R): Ignoring regulatory signs can result in fines and penalties.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Answer: a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
26. Assertion (A): Poor vehicle maintenance can lead to road accidents.
Reason (R): Defective brakes and worn-out tires reduce vehicle control and increase stopping distance.
a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is incorrect.
d) A is incorrect, but R is correct.
Answer: a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
27. Match the types of on-street parking in List I with their features in List II:
List I (On-Street Parking) List II (Features)
A. Parallel parking 1. Maximum vehicle capacity for a given curb length
B. 30° parking 2. Vehicles are parked at an angle of 30° to the road
C. 60° parking 3. Requires no backward movement for parking
D. Right-angle parking 4. Provides better maneuverability than parallel parking
Codes:
a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
d) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Answer: a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
28. Match the types of traffic surveys in List I with their objectives in List II:
List I (Traffic Surveys) List II (Objectives)
A. Traffic volume survey 1. To determine the causes of collisions and suggest preventive measures
B. Spot speed survey 2. To measure vehicle speeds at specific locations
C. Speed and delay survey 3. To count the number of vehicles passing a point within a given time
D. Accident survey 4. To identify factors causing traffic delays and suggest improvements
Codes:
a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
d) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Answer: a) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
29. Match the traffic control devices in List I with their functions in List II:
List I (Traffic Control Devices) List II (Functions)
A. Traffic signals 1. Alert drivers of upcoming road conditions requiring caution
B. Warning signs 2. Provide information and guidance to drivers
C. Regulatory signs 3. Control traffic movement using coloured lights
D. Informatory signs 4. Indicate rules that must be followed by law
Codes:
a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
b) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
c) A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Answer: a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
30. Match the causes of road accidents in List I with the contributing factors in List II:
List I (Causes) List II (Contributing Factors)
A. Drunken driving 1. Reduced visibility and traction
B. Poor weather conditions 2. Delayed reaction time and impaired judgment
C. Overtaking without assessing traffic 3. Sudden loss of control due to mechanical failure
D. Poor vehicle maintenance 4. Collisions due to misjudging the distance of other vehicles
Codes:
a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
d) A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
Answer: a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
31. Match the types of intersections in List I with their descriptions in List II:
List I (Intersections) List II (Descriptions)
A. Square junction 1. Two roads meet at an angle other than 90°
B. Y-junction 2. Branch roads meet the main road at right angles and are spaced apart
C. Staggered junction 3. More than two roads meet at a single point
D. Multiple junction 4. Two roads of equal importance intersect at right angles
Codes:
a) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
b) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
c) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
d) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Answer: a) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3