Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Traffic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The visibility difficulty that the driver faces at night is due to _____________

A. Depth perception
B. Glare vision
C. Visibility perception
D. Colour blindness
Answer» C. Visibility perception
2.

What is Gap Acceptance?

A. Minimum gap required to change the lane safely
B. Maximum gap required to change the lane safely
C. Minimum gap required in between parked cars
D. Maximum gap required in between parked cars
Answer» B. Maximum gap required to change the lane safely
3.

The cone for peripheral vision is typically 160°. On what does this value depend on?

A. Speed of vehicle and hearing perception
B. Speed of vehicle and age of driver
C. Age of driver and depth perception
D. Age of driver and glare recovery
Answer» C. Age of driver and depth perception
4.

What does the etching on the outside edge of the shoulder on a highway pavement indicate to a driver?

A. Vehicle leaving the pavement surface
B. Vehicle entering a different lane
C. Vehicle entering a construction site
D. Vehicle entering the pedestrian lane
Answer» B. Vehicle entering a different lane
5.

What is the recovery time when the driver moves from light to dark condition?

A. 3 seconds
B. 2 seconds
C. 6 seconds
D. 5 seconds
Answer» D. 5 seconds
6.

Which visual reception affects the ability of a driver to estimate speed, distance, size, and acceleration?

A. Hearing perception
B. Depth perception
C. Glare vision
D. Visual acuity
Answer» C. Glare vision
7.

What do Raised markers on a pavement indicate?

A. Cycle trail
B. Mandatory reduction in speed of the vehicle
C. Railway track ahead
D. Two-way lane demarcation
Answer» C. Railway track ahead
8.

Glare effects can be minimized by decreasing the height of lights.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Some _______ pigment has been added to green lights and some ________ pigment has been added to red light to make it easier for the colourblind drivers to distinguish it.

A. blue, yellow
B. red, green
C. yellow, blue
D. green, red
Answer» B. red, green
10.

What is the range of fairly clear vision cone?

A. 10° – 15°
B. 10° – 12°
C. 3° – 10°
D. 60° – 90°
Answer» C. 3° – 10°
11.

The peripheral vision field narrows as speed decreases.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

What is the correct order of the four distinct processes a driver has to perform during perception and reaction time?

A. Detection, Identification, Decision, and Response
B. Detection, Decision, Identification, and Response
C. Identification, Detection, Decision, and Response
D. Identification, Decision, Detection, and Response
Answer» B. Detection, Decision, Identification, and Response
13.

Within which field of vision should traffic signs be placed without the drivers having to change their line of sight?

A. Acute vision field
B. Fairly clear vision field
C. Peripheral vision field
D. Obtuse vision field
Answer» B. Fairly clear vision field
14.

Which of the following is not a factor that affects PRT?

A. Age
B. Presence of alcohol in driver’s system
C. Fatigue
D. Vehicle accommodation
Answer» E.