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This section includes 15 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. |
The characteristic WB-40 indicates which design vehicle? |
| A. | Intermediate semi-trailer ( wheelbase = 40 ft) |
| B. | Intermediate semi-trailer ( wheelbase = 50 ft) |
| C. | Intermediate semi-trailer ( wheelbase = 62 ft) |
| D. | Inter bus city (wheelbase = 40 ft) |
| Answer» B. Intermediate semi-trailer ( wheelbase = 50 ft) | |
| 2. |
High speed turns are limited by ______________ |
| A. | Characteristics of vehicle |
| B. | Dynamics of side friction |
| C. | Wheel load |
| D. | Type of road |
| Answer» C. Wheel load | |
| 3. |
Low speed turns are limited by _______ |
| A. | Characteristics of vehicle |
| B. | Dynamics of side friction |
| C. | Wheel load |
| D. | Type of road |
| Answer» B. Dynamics of side friction | |
| 4. |
What are the conditions under which vehicles must take turns? |
| A. | Low speed turns and high speed turns |
| B. | Superelevation |
| C. | Wheel load |
| D. | Centrifugal force |
| Answer» B. Superelevation | |
| 5. |
What is the desirable lane width for facilities? |
| A. | 12 ft |
| B. | 13 ft |
| C. | 10 ft |
| D. | 5 ft |
| Answer» B. 13 ft | |
| 6. |
What is the width range of design vehicles? |
| A. | 7 ft — 8.5 ft |
| B. | 5 ft — 10 ft |
| C. | 2 ft — 8 ft |
| D. | 4 ft — 10 ft |
| Answer» B. 5 ft — 10 ft | |
| 7. |
What is the minimum clearance for most facilities? |
| A. | 15 ft |
| B. | 15 ft |
| C. | 10 ft |
| D. | 14 ft |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
What is the height range of design vehicles? |
| A. | 4.25 ft—13.5 ft |
| B. | 4.5 ft—13.5 ft |
| C. | 4.25 ft—14 ft |
| D. | 4.25 ft—15 ft |
| Answer» B. 4.5 ft—13.5 ft | |
| 9. |
For the design of highways and intersections, the selection of design vehicle must consider __________ |
| A. | Vehicle length |
| B. | Vehicle mix |
| C. | Emergency vehicles |
| D. | Topography |
| Answer» C. Emergency vehicles | |
| 10. |
Which of the following is the design vehicle for parking lots? |
| A. | Passenger car |
| B. | Single-unit truck |
| C. | Intercity bus |
| D. | Triple semi-trailer |
| Answer» B. Single-unit truck | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is the minimum design vehicle for local street applications? |
| A. | Passenger car |
| B. | Single-unit truck |
| C. | Intercity bus |
| D. | Triple semi-trailer |
| Answer» C. Intercity bus | |
| 12. |
Which of the following is the incorrect use of Design vehicles? |
| A. | Design of turning roadways |
| B. | Design of intersection curbs |
| C. | Determination of lane widths |
| D. | Design of different types of vehicles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
How many design vehicles has AASHTO specified for geometric design of road? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 11 |
| C. | 13 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is critical vehicle property for the design of roadways and traffic control? |
| A. | Type of engine |
| B. | Type of fuel the vehicle runs on |
| C. | Acceleration |
| D. | Age of vehicle |
| Answer» D. Age of vehicle | |
| 15. |
In how many categories are motor vehicles classified by AASHTO? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |