TMAIN ALPHA 1 - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary objective of traffic management?
A) To increase the number of vehicles on the road
B) To prevent pedestrians from using public roads
C) To ensure safe, orderly, and efficient movement of people and vehicles
D) To issue traffic tickets to all motorists
  • 2. What should a driver do when approaching a red traffic light?
A) Honk continuously
B) Proceed if no other vehicle is visible
C) Speed up to cross the intersection
D) Stop before the designated stop line
  • 3. When a traffic officer halts a driver for traffic violation, the remark "do you know why I called your attention" should be avoided, mainly because.
A) It implies corruption
B) It is a leading question
C) It invites a denial on the part of the traffic law violator.
D) It is a presumption that it is a false arrest action
  • 4. A traffic patrol not engaged in taking action against a particular violator: should without any instruction
A) Keep off congested routes but in a location to spot traffic violations
B) Use its own discretion in achieving maximum efficiency
C) Maintain visible patrol continuously
D) Park in position visible to motorists to act as deterrent
  • 5. Most common defect attributed to the human element in cases of traffic vehicular accidents.
A) Perceptual
B) Intellectual
C) Attitudinal
D) Decision
  • 6. This represents the ratio of traffic arrests, citations and warnings to the frequency of traffic accidents.
A) Enforcement tax
B) Crime Index
C) Non-index crime
D) Crime rate
  • 7. It is the sum of indulgence or restraint by the public in judging the reasonableness of the traffic enforcement program.
A) Traffic tolerance
B) All of these
C) In the hole enforcement
D) Fair play enforcement
  • 8. It refers to the practice of traffic law enforcers to hide in places where they await traffic violations.
A) Traffic tolerance
B) Fair play enforcement
C) In the hole enforcement
D) None of these
  • 9. The installation of traffic lights will logically result to a decrease in.
A) Accidents involving right of way
B) Accidents due to drunk driving
C) Accidents of confusion
D) Cross traffic accidents
  • 10. Statistically it is considered as the most common reason for public utility vehicular accidents.
A) Recklessness
B) Unnecessary speed
C) Discussion regarding fare
D) Not observing the proper distance and following too close
  • 11. A passenger AUV skidded on a wet pavement, injuring several bystanders in the process. In making the report, apparent good condition should not be employed in reference to.
A) The driver
B) The injured by-standers
C) The tires
D) The brakes
  • 12. The predominant factor which causes traffic accidents.
A) Human behaviour
B) Speeding
C) Unsafe road conditions
D) Traffic educational background of the traffic law violators
  • 13. To best determine the proper distribution of personnel the best criterion would be the number of:
A) Accidents involving negligence
B) Amount of traffic using the public road
C) Fatal accidents
D) Reported accidents
  • 14. The standard behind selective enforcement in traffic control.
A) Selection of strategic areas for strict enforcement
B) Concentration of enforcement activities during peak traffic hours
C) A warning for minor offenses
D) Direction of enforcement activities to areas prone to traffic danger
  • 15. The fundamental rule in traffic accident investigation.
A) Consider road conditions
B) Look for the key event
C) Consider the degree of damage or injury
D) Consider the violation of traffic law
  • 16. In implementing new parking regulations it is most advisable to utilize.
A) Verbal warning
B) Traffic arrest
C) Written warning
D) Issue citation
  • 17. It is considered as the most effective deterrent to traffic accidents.
A) Regular maintenance and check-up of the traffic units
B) Increase insurance premium
C) Arrest and prosecution of traffic law violators
D) Decrease car insurance liability to a minimum
  • 18. In Metro Manila the responsibility for developing traffic program primarily rest with:
A) Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board
B) Metro Manila Development Authority
C) Land Transportation Office
D) Department of Transportation and Communication
  • 19. In the Independence Day parade, a traffic officer is instructed not to allow vehicles to cross the route where the parade is to pass, however an ambulance vehicle with an injured passenger is about to cross the route, the traffic law enforcement officer should:
A) Follow the order not to allow any vehicle to cross the route
B) Direct the driver to the nearest short cut without passing the route
C) Stop the parade to allow the ambulance to cross the street
D) Call his superior office for the prompt decision.
  • 20. It has been observed that the intersection of Lacson and Dimasalang has more traffic accidents than any other area in your jurisdiction, the traffic law enforcement officer assigned in that area should be advised to:
A) Park near the intersection hidden from view to surprise traffic law violators
B) Park his vehicle in the center of the intersection to help control and direct traffic flow
C) Park near the intersection within view of passing vehicles to act as deterrent
D) Give an extra attention to the particular intersection but cruise all areas within his jurisdiction.
  • 21. Foremost among the preliminary action when the officer receives a call regarding the occurrence of an accident.
A) Seriousness of the injury
B) Name of the victim
C) Number of injured
D) When and where the accident occurred
  • 22. In interviewing persons involved in a traffic accident what is the primary consideration to be taken by the police investigator.
A) Conduct the interview jointly
B) Conduct each interview separately
C) Listen only to witnesses because they are not biased
D) Listen to both sides
  • 23. Skid marks as evidence in accident cases would show:
A) If the driver failed to observe the right of way
B) If the driver did not obey the traffic signal
C) All of the foregoing
D) If the vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction or on the wrong side of the road
  • 24. Refers to the distance traveled before applying the brakes
A) Maximum accident speed
B) Drag factor
C) Coefficient of friction
D) Reaction time
  • 25. The measurement of the maximum frictional resistance of pavements.
A) Drag factor
B) Scuff marks
C) Reaction time
D) Skid marks
  • 26. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at the same time who shall yield the right of way as a general rule.
A) The driver on the left
B) The faster vehicle
C) The driver on the right
D) The slower vehicle
  • 27. An executive function, which includes planning, directing, organizing, supervising, coordinating, operating, recording and budgeting the affairs of traffic.
A) Traffic supervision
B) Traffic law enforcement
C) Traffic management
D) All of these
  • 28. Agency which regulates and prescribes transport routes for public utility vehicles.
A) MMDA
B) DOTC
C) LTO
D) LTFRB
  • 29. A traffic control signal by which traffic is alternately commanded to stop and permitted to proceed in accordance with a pre-determined time schedule.
A) Simulated system
B) Simple progressive system
C) Fixed time signal
D) Alternative system
  • 30. Number of days which constitutes the physical cycle or man's cycle of strength.
A) 33
B) 21
C) 23
D) 28
  • 31. It refers to the right to proceed ahead of another vehicle or pedestrian?
A) Go
B) All of these
C) Right-of-way
D) Last clear chance
  • 32. It is an accident wherein one or more person was seriously injured or has died as a result of the mishap. In traffic accident investigation how is it classified?
A) 2
B) 1
C) 5
D) 4
  • 33. It is an accident, which is always accompanied by an unidentified road user who usually flees immediately after the said collision.
A) Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
B) Motor vehicle traffic accident
C) Hit and run accident
D) Non motor vehicle non traffic accident
  • 34. It refers to the separation of traffic units involved in a vehicular accident.
A) Disengagement
B) Final position
C) Stopping
D) Hazards
  • 35. It is the place and time at which the normal person could perceive the unusual or unexpected condition or movement
A) Point of possible perception
B) Point of no escape
C) All of these
D) Perception of hazards
  • 36. It is a regulation which prescribes proper conduct and decorum during confrontation with or of traffic law
A) Section 55 of R.A. 4136
B) Memorandum circular 19-0005
C) Memorandum circular 19-05
D) Memorandum circular 19-005
  • 37. In cases wherein a vehicle on the traffic way suddenly stopped due to engine failure. What would be then duration period of the validity of the citation given by the enforcer?
A) I days
B) 72 hours
C) 7 days
D) 2 days
  • 38. What refers to an occurrence in a sequence of events, which usually produces unintended death, injury or property damage?
A) Accident
B) Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
C) Motor vehicle traffic accident
D) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
  • 39. It is defined as telling the drivers and pedestrians when. how and where they may or may not move or stand at a particular place.
A) Traffic direction
B) Traffic control
C) All of these
D) Traffic supervision
  • 40. It is a means to control the movements of vehicles, pedestrians at certain point of a certain area by mechanical objects or manpower.
A) Traffic direction
B) Traffic supervision
C) None of these
D) Traffic control
  • 41. Prohibitive signs and restrictive signs shall have:
A) Green background with white and black symbols
B) White background with black symbols and red border
C) Blue background and white symbols
D) Red background with white symbols and red border
  • 42. It refers to any motor vehicle accident occurring on a place other than traffic way.
A) Non motor vehicle traffic accident
B) Motor vehicle traffic accident
C) Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
D) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
  • 43. What are physical channels within the roadway, which are constructed to establish physical channels thru which vehicular traffic is guided without the use of signals?
A) Pavement markings
B) Traffic signals
C) Traffic Islands
D) Traffic Signs
  • 44. A term used to denote any vehicle used for commercial purposes without any franchise.
A) Tricycle
B) Colorum
C) Mega taxi
D) FX
  • 45. What is the real objective of traffic enforcement?
A) To improve safety traffic conditions
B) To prevent traffic accidents
C) To apprehend traffic law violators
D) To change the wrong driving habits and attitude of violators
  • 46. Common cycle length is used at each intersection and the GO indications are given independently in accordance to the time schedule designated o permit a continuous movement of vehicles along the street at a designed speed.
A) Flexible progressive system
B) Simulated system
C) Simple progressive system
D) Alternative system
  • 47. All signals along a given street always show the same indication at the same time.
A) Simulated system
B) Alternative system
C) Simple progressive system
D) Flexible progressive system
  • 48. A power operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned or directed to take some specific action.
A) Traffic light signals
B) Traffic islands
C) Traffic signs
D) Warning lights
  • 49. Period of validity of a professional driver's license which may be renewable every 3 birth months of succeeding years and automatically expires if not renewed on due date.
A) Three years
B) Four years
C) One year
D) Two years
  • 50. Refers to seeing, feeling or hearing and understanding an unusual or unexpected condition indicative of a sign that an accident might takes place.
A) Perception of hazard
B) Initial contact
C) Maximum engagement
D) Start of evasive action
  • 51. In hit and run accident investigation, what should be the initial step or phase in the investigative process?
A) Gather the evidences
B) Cordon the area
C) Check the victims for injuries
D) Establish the identity of the persons involved
  • 52. Common type of thing carried away in cases of burglary and hit and run vehicular accident.
A) Metal
B) Glass
C) Blood
D) Hair
  • 53. All lines, patters, words, color or other gadgets EXCEPT signs set into the surface or applied upon or attached to the pavement or curbing officially place for the purpose of regulating traffic is called.
A) Traffic signs
B) Traffic engineering
C) Traffic islands
D) Pavement markings
  • 54. Any motor vehicle accident that result in injuries other than fatal to one or more persons.
A) Fatal accident
B) Traffic accident
C) Non-fatal injury accident
D) Property damage accident
  • 55. Refers to traffic signs intended to warn road users of special obligations.
A) Regulatory signs
B) Danger warning signs
C) Mandatory signs
D) Informative signs
  • 56. It includes pedestrians, pedal cyclist, drivers and passengers utilizing the public roads.
A) Road users
B) Road user system
C) Traffic system
D) Enforcement system
  • 57. Traffic warning, is an enforcement action which does not contemplate possible assessments of penalty by the court or otherwise as a result of a warning alone. What kind of activities it represents?
A) All of these
B) Punitive activities
C) Persuasive activities
D) Preventive activities
  • 58. It refers to a dangerous conduct and attitude, which indicates lack of concern for injurious consequences likely to result from such a behavior.
A) Reckless driving
B) Reckless imprudence
C) Drunk driving
D) Reckless negligence
  • 59. It is a wholly police responsibility and entails looking for defects in the behavior of the motorist, pedestrian, vehicles and roadway condition.
A) Defection
B) Prosecution
C) Apprehension
D) Adjudication
  • 60. Hazardous traffic law violations are:
A) Obstructions
B) Physically handicapped drivers
C) Unsafe condition and unsafe behaviour
D) Disregarding safety of others
  • 61. The theory which asserts that man exhibits a constant variation of life energy and mood state.
A) Last clear chance
B) None of the foregoing
C) Biorhythm
D) Right of way
  • 62. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contact is known as:
A) Traffic jam
B) Attribute
C) Contact damage
D) Coefficient of friction
  • 63. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or otherwise to avoid hazard.
A) Final position
B) Start of evasive action
C) Point of possible perception
D) Point of no escape
  • 64. Key to determining which traffic unit first tried to prevent the motor vehicle accident, this marking is made while the wheel is still turning.
A) Skid marks
B) Scuff marks
C) All of these
D) Pavement markings
  • 65. As a rule, traffic control devices and aids have elementary requirements before they are installed on the roadway, which among the following is not considered as a requirement for such devices?
A) They should not allow time for proper response
B) They should command respect
C) They should convey meaning which are simple and easy to understand
D) They should compel attention
  • 66. If a traffic law enforcer would decide to arrest a traffic law violator, what would not be his basis for such action?
A) The offense is serious
B) There is a reasonable doubt that the person will appear in the court
C) The offender would attend the hearing
D) Detention is necessary to avoid continued violation
  • 67. What is the goal of Traffic safety education for drivers?
A) To give them actual application of traffic safety knowledge
B) To impart traffic morality to drivers for safe movement on public roads
C) To give them the basics regarding traffic safety
D) It is a pre-requisite for licenses
  • 68. They are objects commonly left at the scene of the collision involved in accidents.
A) Skid marks
B) Hazards
C) Debris
D) Scuff marks
  • 69. It is an enforcement action, wherein the violator is commanded to appear in court, but without detaining him
A) All of these
B) Traffic citation
C) Traffic arrest
D) Traffic warning
  • 70. It is the last part of the enforcement process wherein penalties are imposed by the court to parties found guilty of an offense pertaining to traffic law violations.
A) Penalization
B) Adjudication
C) Prosecution
D) Apprehension
  • 71. The greatest advance in land transportation after the sled was the ==== and originated in the Tigris Euphrates valley about 3,500 В.С.
A) Roads
B) Feeder roads
C) Wheel
D) The harness
  • 72. The credit of having invented the internal combustion engine was given to a Frenchman named;
A) Nicolas Otto
B) Etiene Leonir
C) Gottlieb Daimler
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
  • 73. The Romans brought road building to its peak of perfection in ancient times, hence the saying "all roads, lead to _____."
A) Forum
B) Coliseum
C) Paris
D) Rome
  • 74. Refers to the main road as conduit system with a right of way ranging from 20 meters to 120 meters.
A) Municipal roads
B) City roads
C) National roads
D) Provincial roads
  • 75. Linkages between two municipalities with a right of way from 15 meters to 60 meters.
A) Municipal roads
B) Provincial roads
C) National roads
D) City roads
  • 76. A road intended for farm to market traffic.
A) Subway
B) Expressway
C) Feeder road
D) Local collector road
  • 77. A modern urban system of roadway above street level for
A) Subway
B) Expressway
C) Skyway
D) Major collector road
  • 78. A road intended for free flow vehicular movement.
A) Subway
B) Subway
C) Expressway
D) Skyway
  • 79. For private vehicles a green sticker is issued, for hire vehicles yellow, red for government vehicles and ____ for diplomatic vehicles.
A) Black
B) Orange
C) Pink
D) Blue
  • 80. For open country roads with no blind corners the maximum allowable speed is 80 km/h for passenger vehicles and motorcycles, 50 km/h for trucks and buses; for through streets clear of traffic 40 km/h and 20 km/h respectively; for city and municipal streets 30 km/h and for through crowded streets approaching intersections at blind corners passing school zones the maximum allowable speed is both passenger cars, motorcycles as well as trucks and buses.
A) 10
B) 20
C) 25
D) 15
  • 81. What is the primary goal of traffic management?
A) Minimizing the number of traffic signals
B) Ensuring the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of people and goods
C) Increasing revenue from tolls
D) Maximizing the speed limit on all roads
  • 82. Which of the following is a common traffic management strategy?
A) Eliminating all speed limits
B) Ignoring traffic incidents to avoid congestion
C) Signal timing optimization
D) Reducing the number of lanes on highways
  • 83. What is the primary purpose of a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?
A) To allow trucks to travel faster
B) To allow motorcycles to bypass traffic
C) To encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion
D) To provide a lane for emergency vehicles only
  • 84. What is adaptive traffic control?
A) A system that turns off traffic signals during off-peak hours
B) A system that adjusts traffic signal timings in real-time based on current traffic conditions
C) A system that randomly changes traffic signal timings
D) A system that keeps all traffic signals green
  • 85. How do roundabouts primarily improve traffic flow?
A) By reducing the number of conflict points compared to traditional intersections
B) By increasing the number of traffic signals
C) By allowing vehicles to make U-turns more easily
D) By eliminating pedestrian crossings
  • 86. What role does technology play in modern traffic management?
A) Technology is only used for displaying traffic maps to drivers
B) Technology enables real-time monitoring, data collection, and automated control of traffic systems
C) Technology is used to increase speed limits
D) No role; traffic management is primarily manual
  • 87. What is the primary purpose of road signage?
A) To communicate important information to drivers, such as directions, warnings, and regulations
B) To provide advertising space
C) To confuse drivers
D) To decorate the roadside
  • 88. What is the first step an officer should take
    when arriving at an accident scene?
A) Ensure the safety of all involved and prevent further accidents by securing the scene
B) Move the vehicles off the road
C) Begin interviewing witnesses
D) Immediately start taking photos
  • 89. Why is documenting the accident scene important?
A) It is only important for major accidents
B) Documentation provides a permanent record of the scene, which is crucial for analysis and legal proceedings
C) It is the responsibility of the insurance companies, not the police
D) It is not necessary if there are no injuries
  • 90. What is the "point of impact" in accident investigation?
A) The location where the vehicles came to a final stop
B) The location where the most damage occurred
C) The location where the initial contact between vehicles or objects occurred
D) The location where the accident was reported
  • 91. Which of the following types of evidence is typically collected at an accident scene?
A) Only the driver's personal belongings
B) Only vehicle damage
C) Only witness statements
D) Vehicle damage, tire marks, debris, and witness statements
  • 92. How is the speed of a vehicle typically determined in an accident investigation?
A) By asking the driver
B) By guessing based on the damage
C) Through analysis of skid marks, vehicle damage, and sometimes using event data recorders (EDRs)
D) By the color of the vehicle
  • 93. What is the role of a forensic engineer in accident investigation?
A) To direct traffic at the scene
B) To provide expert analysis of the mechanical and physical aspects of the accident
C) To provide medical assistance to the injured
D) To provide legal advice to the parties involved
  • 94. Why are witness statements important in accident investigation?
A) Witnesses can provide valuable information about the events leading up to the accident
B) They are not important; only physical evidence matters
C) They are only useful if the witnesses are experts
D) They are only used to determine who is at fault
  • 95. What is defensive driving?
A) Driving in a manner that anticipates potential hazards and avoids accidents
B) Driving without regard for traffic laws
C) Driving aggressively to avoid delays
D) Driving as fast as possible
  • 96. What are the main causes of traffic accidents?
A) Only mechanical failure of vehicles
B) Only road construction
C) Only bad weather
D) Driver error, impaired driving, and environmental factors
  • 97. What is the "two-second rule" used for?
A) Maintaining a safe following distance
B) Timing traffic signals
C) Determining how long to stop at a stop sign
D) Measuring skid marks
  • 98. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
A) Slam on the brakes
B) Stay calm, ease off the accelerator and brake, and steer in the direction of the skid
C) Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction
D) Close your eyes and hope for the best
  • 99. How does distracted driving affect reaction time?
A) It has no effect on reaction time
B) It only affects reaction time in older drivers
C) It significantly increases reaction time
D) It decreases reaction time
  • 100. What are the potential consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
A) No consequences if you drive carefully
B) Legal penalties, increased risk of accidents, and potential for serious injury or death
C) Only a small fine
D) Only a temporary license suspension
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