Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

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