Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

This section includes 12 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.

When is inaccuracy most likely to occur in floating car method?

A. During periods of congested flow on multi-lane highways
B. In village roads due to bad road conditions
C. When there are lots of potholes
D. During non-peak hours in city roads
Answer» B. In village roads due to bad road conditions
2.

Floating car method is suitable for which type of road?

A. Multilane highways
B. Village roads
C. State highways
D. 2 lane 2 way highways
Answer» E.
3.

The average volume in floating car method is calculated by.

A. q = (na+ny)/(ta+tw)
B. q = (na-ny)/(ta+tw)
C. q = (na+ny)/(ta-tw)
D. q = (na+ny)x(ta+tw)
Answer» B. q = (na-ny)/(ta+tw)
4.

The average journey time T in minutes in the direction of flow is calculated by.

A. T = tw – (ny/q)
B. T = tw + (ny/q)
C. T = tw x (ny/q)
D. T = tw / (ny/q)
Answer» B. T = tw + (ny/q)
5.

What is acceleration noise?

A. Degree of discomfort of driver due to acceleration and deceleration
B. Degree of discomfort of driver due to pedestrians
C. Degree of discomfort of driver due to control devices
D. Degree of discomfort of driver due to inadequate spacing
Answer» B. Degree of discomfort of driver due to pedestrians
6.

In floating car method, the travel time is taken as the mean time recorded during the repeated procedure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

What are the limit of acceptable error for traffic operations, economic evaluation, and trend analysis studies?

A. ±2.0 to ± 4.o mi/l
B. ±3.0 to ± 4.o mi/l
C. ±1.0 to ± 4.o mi/l
D. ±0.0 to ± 4.o mi/l
Answer» B. ±3.0 to ± 4.o mi/l
8.

Which of the following formula gives the correct determination of the minimum number of test runs in a floating car method?

A. N=((tα χ σ)/d*2)
B. N=((tα χ σ)/d*3)
C. N=((tα / σ)/d*2)
D. N=((tα + σ)/d*2)
Answer» B. N=((tα χ σ)/d*3)
9.

Which of the following a disadvantage of methods with test vehicles?

A. Data storage difficulties
B. Low initial cost
C. Consistent data collection
D. Detailed data
Answer» B. Low initial cost
10.

Which of the following data is not recorded by the observers during a floating car method?

A. Number of vehicles overtaking the test vehicle
B. Number of vehicles overtaken the test vehicle
C. Number of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction
D. Number of pedestrians
Answer» E.
11.

Detailed observation is acquired from the floating car method.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

Floating car method is also known as _____

A. Average speed method
B. Moving vehicle method
C. License plate method
D. Riding check method
Answer» E.