Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

This section includes 5 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 of the following is the parameter of traffic stream that has microscopic characteristics?

A. Flow
B. Density
C. Speed
D. Space headway
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is not a parameter of traffic stream?

A. Density of traffic
B. Flow of traffic
C. Speed
D. PCU
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Which of the following is determined by gap acceptance?

A. To determine the delay of vehicles in minor streams aiming to merge onto major streams
B. To determine the maximum gap required to finish lane changing safely
C. To determine the minimum gap required to finish lane changing safely
D. To determine minimum major-stream headway during which a minor-street vehicle can make a manoeuvre
Answer» B. To determine the maximum gap required to finish lane changing safely
Discussion
4.

Which of the following equation can be used to determine the expected number of adequate gaps that will take place at an unsignalized intersection or at the merging area of an expressway?

A. P(0) = P(h>0, h=0) = e t
B. P(0) = P(h=0) = e t
C. P(0) x P(h>0) = e t
D. P(0) = P(h>0) = e t
Answer» B. P(0) = P(h=0) = e t
Discussion
5.

What is gap acceptance?

A. Maximum gap required to finish lane changing safely
B. Minimum major-stream headway during which a minor-street vehicle can make a manoeuvre
C. Time interval between the arrival of two cars
D. Minimum gap required to finish lane changing safely
Answer» E.
Discussion