Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

This section includes 11 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.

What should be done when minimum green does not provide safe crossing for pedestrians?

A. Crosswalk removed
B. Retiming of signal
C. Traffic controller
D. Pedestrian push button
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following formula gives the amount of time needed for pedestrians to safely cross the crosswalk in a pre-timed traffic signal?

A. G = 3.2 – 0.27 Npeds + L/S
B. G = 3.2 + 0.27 Npeds + L/S
C. G = 0.27 Npeds + L/S
D. G = 3.2 + 0.27 Npeds
Answer» C. G = 0.27 Npeds + L/S
3.

What is the main demerit of retiming the traffic signal for pedestrians and cyclists?

A. Delay of vehicles
B. Delay of pedestrians and cyclist
C. Accidents
D. Disruption of traffic
Answer» B. Delay of pedestrians and cyclist
4.

Pedestrian actuators are useful when pedestrians are scarce.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

What is the standard walking speed used in timing signals where older pedestrians are dominant?

A. 4ft/s
B. 5ft/s
C. 2ft/s
D. 3.5ft/s
Answer» E.
6.

What are the two approaches considered when minimum pedestrian condition is not met?

A. Pedestrian actuator and retiming of signal
B. Pedestrian actuator and redesigning
C. Retiming of signal and traffic controller
D. Traffic controller and crossway broadened
Answer» B. Pedestrian actuator and redesigning
7.

Warning signs dealing with pedestrians and cyclists have which colour background?

A. Red
B. Lime Green
C. Yellow
D. Black
Answer» C. Yellow
8.

Bicycle LOS is based on __________

A. Quality of service linked to the comfort of car drivers
B. Quality of service linked to the comfort of cyclists
C. Speed of cycles
D. Density of cycles
Answer» C. Speed of cycles
9.

What is the standard speed at which pedestrians cross the crosswalks?

A. 3-5ft/s
B. 2-3ft/s
C. 5-7ft/s
D. 1-3ft/s
Answer» B. 2-3ft/s
10.

Which main trait is obtained from Pedestrian study?

A. Crosswalks at signalized and un-signalized intersection
B. Crosswalks at flyovers
C. Pedestrian’s origin and destination
D. Pedestrian’s traffic
Answer» B. Crosswalks at flyovers
11.

Which technique can be used to judge pedestrian behaviour?

A. Traffic survey
B. Interview study
C. Calibration study
D. Observation study
Answer» C. Calibration study