Traffic Engineering MCQ – Highway Engineering

21. The height of mandatory traffic sign discs above the ground level should be

  1. 2.5 m
  2. 2.8 m
  3. 3.5 m
  4. 3.8 m
Answer
Answer. b

22. Which of the following is a disadvantage of traffic signals?

  1. Reduction in accidents due to crossing conflict
  2. Pedestrian can cross the roads at signalized intersection
  3. The rear-end collisions increase
  4. There is a reasonable speed along the major traffic road
Answer
Answer. c

23. A road sign indicating ‘no parking’ is

  1. Stop sign
  2. Warning sign
  3. Mandatory sign
  4. Informatory sign
Answer
Answer. c

24. Traffic sign indicating speed limit is categorized in

  1. informatory sign
  2. prohibitory sign
  3. regulatory sign
  4. warning sign
Answer
Answer. c

25. The “Give way” is __________ traffic signs provided on the road.

  1. mandatory
  2. cautionary
  3. warning
  4. informatory
Answer
Answer. a

26. The following sign is painted in circular shape.

  1. Warning
  2. Regulatory
  3. Guide
  4. Informatory
Answer
Answer. b

27. Prohibitory sign is meant to

  1. Restrict speed of vehicle
  2. Warn road users of certain hazardous conditions
  3. Prohibit parking of vehicles
  4. Prohibit certain traffic movement
Answer
Answer. d

28. As per IRC : 67-2001, a traffic sign indicating the speed limit on a road should be of

  1. Circular shape with red background and white border
  2. Triangular shape with red-background and white border
  3. Circular shape with white background and red border
  4. Triangular shape with white background and red border
Answer
Answer. c

29. The signs having red border and black symbols on white background are

  1. Mandatory signs
  2. Warning signs
  3. Informatory signs
  4. None of the above
Answer
Answer. b

30. For determining spot speed in traffic engineering, which one of the following equipment is useful?

  1. Periscope
  2. Enoscope
  3. Radar
  4. Tachometer
Answer
Answer. b
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