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.

How is planning analysis initiated?

A. With the conversion of AADT to DDHV
B. With the conversion of ADT to DDHV
C. With the conversion of hourly volume to DDHV
D. With the conversion of weekly volume to DDHV
Answer» B. With the conversion of ADT to DDHV
2.

The D factor tends to be ______

A. more variable
B. more stable
C. less variable
D. less stable
Answer» B. more stable
3.

Radial routes have higher D values than circumferential routes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

The average 24 hours volume at the given location for less than a year is called.

A. Average annual daily traffic
B. Average daily traffic
C. Thirtieth highest hourly volume
D. Average annual weekday traffic
Answer» C. Thirtieth highest hourly volume
5.

K and D values from the relationship DDHV=AADTxKxD are based on which characteristics?

A. Local characteristics
B. National characteristics
C. Terrain characteristics
D. Area characteristics
Answer» B. National characteristics
6.

The K factor in the relationship DDHV=AADTxKxD increases with increasing development density.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

What does K factor represent in the relationship DDHV=AADTxKxD?

A. The proportion of AADT occurring during the 30th peak hour
B. The proportion of ADT occurring during the 30th peak hour
C. The proportion of hourly volume occurring during the 30th peak hour
D. The proportion of weekly occurring during the 30th peak hour
Answer» B. The proportion of ADT occurring during the 30th peak hour
8.

What is Directional Design Hour Volume (DDHV)?

A. AADTs converted to a peak-hour volume in the peak direction of flow
B. ADTs converted to a peak-hour volume in the peak direction of flow
C. Hourly volumes converted to a peak-hour volume in the peak direction of flow
D. Weekly volumes converted to a peak-hour volume in the peak direction of flow
Answer» B. ADTs converted to a peak-hour volume in the peak direction of flow
9.

Why are traffic forecasts often does in terms of AADTs based on forecasting models?

A. AADTs are more stable than hourly volumes
B. Hourly volumes are more stable than hourly volume
C. AADTs are simple
D. AADTs are economical
Answer» B. Hourly volumes are more stable than hourly volume
10.

The average 24 hours volume at the given area over a year is known as _______

A. average annual daily traffic
B. average daily traffic
C. thirtieth highest hourly volume
D. average annual weekday traffic
Answer» B. average daily traffic