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This section includes 10 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. |
Which type of counter is used at mid-block locations? |
A. | permanent counters |
B. | portable counters |
C. | videotape |
D. | audiotape |
Answer» C. videotape | |
2. |
Portable counters are generally used for _______ |
A. | Only major counts |
B. | Only minor counts |
C. | Both major and minor counts |
D. | Not used for counting |
Answer» D. Not used for counting | |
3. |
How is unstable queue buildup identified at a un-signalized intersection? |
A. | queues that become smaller during each successive counting period |
B. | queues that become larger during each successive counting period |
C. | queues that remain the same during each successive counting period |
D. | queues that increase exponentially during each successive counting period |
Answer» C. queues that remain the same during each successive counting period | |
4. |
When demand exceeds the capacity of approach, the volume is counted as the vehicle _______ |
A. | enters the intersection |
B. | departs the intersection |
C. | is in the middle of the intersection |
D. | crosses an opposite vehicle in the intersection |
Answer» B. departs the intersection | |
5. |
Which of the following is not a method of recording automatic counts? |
A. | portable counters |
B. | permanent counters |
C. | videotape |
D. | speedometer |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
What is the time interval at which automatic count is taken? |
A. | 1 hour |
B. | 2 hour |
C. | 1 week |
D. | 1 day |
Answer» B. 2 hour | |
7. |
Which of the following is not determined by traffic volume studies? |
A. | Design criteria |
B. | Vehicle classification |
C. | Number of vehicles |
D. | Movement of vehicles |
Answer» B. Vehicle classification | |
8. |
The data obtained from volume counts helps to identify. |
A. | Speed of vehicles |
B. | Critical flow time periods |
C. | Design drawbacks |
D. | Existing traffic signal drawbacks |
Answer» C. Design drawbacks | |
9. |
Most applications of manual count require ____ |
A. | small samples of data |
B. | large samples of data |
C. | no data |
D. | maximum data |
Answer» B. large samples of data | |
10. |
What are the normal time intervals for manual count? |
A. | 5, 10 and 15 minutes |
B. | 5, 10 and 20 minutes |
C. | 10, 14 and 18 minutes |
D. | 10, 15 and 20 minutes |
Answer» B. 5, 10 and 20 minutes | |