Explore topic-wise MCQs in Traffic Engineering.

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