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Traffic Engineering Mcqs

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Flow can be determined by which for the following mathematical formula?

A) q = n x 3600/T B) q = n x 360/T
C) q = T x 3600/n D) q = n x 60/T
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) q = n x 3600/T

Explanation: Flow can be determined by the given mathematical formula, q = n x 3600/T. Here, q = flow in vehicle/hr, n = the number of vehicles passing a point in the roadway in T sec

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Which of the following authority responsible for managing shipping and trade through a commercial seaport?

A) Port Trust Board B) Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
C) Port Authority of India D) Port Association of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Port Trust Board

Explanation: Port Trust Board manages shipping and trade through a commercial seaport while Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) deals with the responsibility of development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation.

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Which of the following is the parameter of traffic stream that has microscopic characteristics?

A) Flow B) Density
C) Speed D) Space headway
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Space headway

Explanation: Space headway is the parameter of the traffic stream that has microscopic characteristics. Flow, density of traffic and speed are the parameters of traffic stream that has macroscopic characteristics.

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Rough crossing angle and sharp angle crossing are the causes of which type of accident?

A) Collision at railroad crossing B) Sideswipe
C) Run-off-road D) Fixed object
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Collision at railroad crossing

Explanation: Rough crossing angle and sharp angle crossing cause collision at railroad crossing. This type of accident can be avoided by improving the crossing surface and rebuilding crossing with proper angle.

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The direction of vehicles after an angular collision depends on ______

A) initial speeds of the two vehicles and their weights B) final speeds of the two vehicles and their weights
C) the angle at which they collide D) the type of vehicle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) initial speeds of the two vehicles and their weights

Explanation: The direction of vehicles after an angular collision depends on the initial speeds of the two vehicles and their weights. Collision diagrams are used to identify similar accident patterns.

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Which of the following parameters given below is not required in accident data collection?

A) Registration number B) Details of road geometry
C) Financial losses suffered due to property damage D) Sight distance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sight distance

Explanation: Sight distance is the parameter that is not required in an accident data collection report. Registration number, details of road geometry, and financial losses suffered due to property damage are some of the parameters that is required in an accident data collection report.

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Indian railways are the largest employer in the world.

A) True B) False
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation: Indian railways are the largest employer in the world. It has a workforce of 14 lakhs employees according to Indian Railways Annual Report and Accounts 2006-07.

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Poor delineation and poor visibility lead to which type of accidents?

A) Run-off-road B) Fixed object
C) Right-angle D) Rear-end
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Run-off-road

Explanation: Poor delineation and poor visibility lead Run-off-road accident. This accident can be avoided by installing road delineators, installing warning signs, improving road lighting and installing pavement markings.

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