Highway safety - Exam
  • 1. Highway safety refers to the measures put in place to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities on roads and highways. This includes proper traffic signage, speed limits, lane markings, regular maintenance of road infrastructure, enforcement of traffic laws, and promoting awareness about safe driving practices such as wearing seat belts and avoiding distractions. By prioritizing highway safety, we can create a safer environment for all road users and prevent unnecessary tragedies.

    What is the maximum speed limit on most highways in the United States?
A) 50 mph
B) 80 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 70 mph
  • 2. What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
A) Proceed with caution
B) Prepare to stop
C) Speed up
D) Take a U-turn
  • 3. Which of the following is a common cause of highway accidents?
A) Eating while driving
B) Distracted driving
C) Listening to music
D) Following speed limits
  • 4. Why is wearing a seatbelt important for highway safety?
A) Avoiding a ticket
B) Reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash
C) Improve fuel efficiency
D) Increases the chance of surviving an accident
  • 5. What should you do before changing lanes on the highway?
A) Check mirrors and blind spots
B) Honk at other drivers
C) Text a friend
D) Signal right and change lanes quickly
  • 6. What should you do if you witness a highway accident?
A) Call emergency services and provide assistance if possible
B) Blame the drivers involved
C) Ignore it and continue driving
D) Take pictures and post on social media
  • 7. What should you do if your car breaks down on a highway?
A) Stay in the middle of the road
B) Move to the shoulder and turn on hazard lights
C) Keep driving to the nearest exit
D) Wait for help in the car
  • 8. What should you do if you experience a tire blowout on the highway?
A) Accelerate to regain control
B) Close your eyes and pray
C) Swerve sharply to the side
D) Gently apply the brakes and steer straight
  • 9. What does a flashing red traffic light mean on the highway?
A) Stop
B) The light is broken
C) Proceed with caution
D) Speed up
  • 10. According to the WHO, how many people are estimated to be killed in traffic collisions each year?
A) Around 750,000 people.
B) Less than 100,000 people.
C) Approximately 500,000 people.
D) More than 1 million people.
  • 11. Which type of road typically has the highest fatality rate per billion-travel-kilometres?
A) Major highways.
B) Rural roads.
C) Urban streets.
D) All have similar rates.
  • 12. Which type of roads are often designed to minimize and attenuate crashes?
A) Major highways.
B) Rural roads.
C) All road types equally.
D) Urban streets.
  • 13. What was required in 19th century Britain for powered vehicles?
A) A green light signal
B) A blue flag warning
C) A person carrying a red flag
D) No specific requirements
  • 14. What did safety laws drive off the streets in the context of road use?
A) Motorized vehicles
B) Playing children
C) Pedestrians
D) Bicycles
  • 15. Where were walkers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and scooters ghettoized to?
A) The margins
B) Central streets
C) Dedicated lanes only
D) Parks and recreational areas
  • 16. Which organization provides guidelines for comparing traffic accident data between countries?
A) WHO/IRTAD
B) FIA
C) NHTSA
D) IIHS
  • 17. What is a traffic calming measure that has been shown to reduce collisions at intersections?
A) Rumble strips
B) Speed bumps
C) Mini-traffic circles
D) Cambered roads
  • 18. What is the principle of organization that gives preferential treatment to active modes of transport?
A) 3-Way Offset
B) Filtered Permeability
C) Fused Grid
D) Shared space schemes
  • 19. What type of road layout is recommended for new neighborhood networks to reduce cut-through traffic?
A) Highways
B) Boulevards
C) Four-way intersections
D) Loops or dead-end streets
  • 20. What feature of modern safety barriers helps minimize the risk to car occupants?
A) They have reflective surfaces
B) They absorb impact energy
C) They are made from wood
D) They are painted bright colors
  • 21. What is a common feature of roads to prevent frost damage and increase traction?
A) Porous bitumen surfacing
B) Cambered (crowned) surfaces
C) Rumble strips
D) Grooves cut into the surface
  • 22. What can cause poor wet-weather traction on roads?
A) Grooves cut into the surface
B) Cambered road surfaces
C) Smooth asphalt surfaces or polished stone aggregate
D) Porous bitumen surfacing
  • 23. What type of lane markers are not used in icy regions due to potential damage from snowplows?
A) Reflective raised pavement markers
B) Botts' dots
C) Cat's eyes
D) Painted lines
  • 24. What material is used in road signs and pavement markings to reflect light efficiently?
A) Metal strips
B) Small glass spheres or prisms
C) Wooden panels
D) Plastic beads
  • 25. What is a common feature in pedestrian areas to slow down cars?
A) Cambered surfaces
B) Speed bumps
C) Rumble strips
D) Grooves cut into the surface
  • 26. What can cause hydroplaning on roads?
A) Insufficiently sloped or poorly drained pavement
B) Porous bitumen surfacing
C) Grooves cut into the surface
D) Cambered road surfaces
  • 27. What is a major risk when turning across traffic?
A) Collision with oncoming traffic
B) Running out of fuel
C) Sudden tire puncture
D) Getting lost
  • 28. What is an alternative to 'tone bands' that provides both visual and audible/vibratory warnings?
A) Steel dividers
B) Raised Rib markings
C) Concrete barriers
D) Toll booths
  • 29. Which group is responsible for providing safe roads primarily?
A) Non-profit organizations
B) Government
C) Individual citizens
D) Private sector only
  • 30. What is a role of dunnage bags in cargo transport?
A) Prevent the load from moving during transport
B) Improve fuel efficiency
C) Increase cargo weight
D) Enhance driver visibility
  • 31. What concept did Hans Monderman develop in the 1990s?
A) Traffic calming
B) Woonerven
C) Pedestrian crossings
D) 'Shared space'
  • 32. In what year did the OECD's International Transport Forum report key figures for 37 member states?
A) 2020
B) 1965
C) 2013
D) 1991
  • 33. What percentage of global road traffic deaths are young adults aged between 15 and 44 years?
A) 79%
B) 49%
C) 59%
D) 69%
  • 34. What percentage of the world's road fatalities occur in low-income and middle-income countries?
A) 85%
B) 81%
C) 75%
D) 91%
  • 35. What initiative has been assessing major roads in Europe since 1999?
A) EuroSafeRoads
B) European Road Safety Initiative
C) EuroRAP
D) EuropeSafetyAssessment
  • 36. Which country has proposed constructing pedestrian footpaths and crossings to reduce road deaths?
A) Japan
B) Germany
C) United States
D) Costa Rica
  • 37. What percentage of road deaths in Costa Rica are pedestrians?
A) 40%
B) 25%
C) 57%
D) 70%
  • 38. How many countries have adequate laws addressing all five risk factors for road safety?
A) 28 countries
B) 50 countries
C) 40 countries
D) 35 countries
  • 39. By what percentage did the number of designated traffic officers in the UK fall between 1999 and 2004?
A) 15%
B) 25%
C) 21%
D) 10%
  • 40. Which organization was formed in 1991 to advocate for better road safety and founded World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims?
A) International Municipal Signal Association
B) The Automobile Association
C) RoadPeace
D) National Association of City Transportation Officials
  • 41. Which campaign has been ongoing in the US since the 1970s?
A) Decade of Action
B) Think!
C) Designated driver campaign
D) Green Cross Code
  • 42. In shared spaces, who is given priority over motorists?
A) Cyclists
B) Drivers of emergency vehicles
C) Pedestrians
D) Motorists
  • 43. What should you do at a bus stop to ensure safety?
A) Stand close to the curb regardless of traffic
B) Always follow the queue
C) Board or alight wherever convenient
D) Run to catch the bus if it's about to leave
  • 44. What is a benefit of intersection daylighting?
A) Eliminates pedestrian crossings
B) Reduces road width
C) Enhances visibility
D) Increases vehicle speed
  • 45. What percentage of highway crashes occur near toll collection booths?
A) 30%
B) 23%
C) 36.8%
D) 54.3%
  • 46. What is prohibited for pedestrians in some jurisdictions?
A) Jaywalking may be prohibited
B) Walking on sidewalks
C) Crossing streets at designated crosswalks
D) Using pedestrian signals
  • 47. In which country were the highest total deaths from vehicle-debris crashes recorded in 2011 according to NHTSA?
A) Texas
B) Florida
C) California
D) New York
  • 48. What is one method used to stabilize and secure cargo during road transport?
A) Using dunnage bags
B) Tying with ropes
C) Covering with tarps
D) Stacking tightly
  • 49. What is a common requirement for pedal cyclists regarding helmets?
A) Only wear helmets in certain weather conditions
B) Wear a bicycle helmet
C) Use helmets only if they are stylish
D) Avoid wearing any protective gear
  • 50. What should you do to ensure safety when exiting a car?
A) Practice the 'Dutch reach' technique
B) Open the door quickly with your dominant hand
C) Exit from the driver's side
D) Check mirrors only after opening the door
  • 51. What type of insurance adjusts costs according to driving patterns?
A) Collision insurance
B) Comprehensive insurance
C) Liability insurance
D) Pay-as-you-drive insurance
  • 52. What is a reason for the underestimation of motorway capacity in developing nations?
A) Suppressed demand for road travel
B) Excessive toll collection
C) Overestimated traffic volumes
D) Limited construction technology
  • 53. What is a common method to reduce driver fatigue on motorways?
A) Removing median dividers
B) Adding more toll booths
C) Developing automated roadways
D) Increasing speed limits
  • 54. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among which age group according to WHO?
A) 25–35 years
B) 15–29 years
C) 30–44 years
D) 10–20 years
  • 55. What percentage effectiveness do helmets have in saving the lives of motorcyclists involved in crashes, according to NHTSA?
A) 37 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 60 percent
  • 56. What did shared space aim to eliminate?
A) Pedestrian crossings only
B) All traffic lights
C) Many traditional safety features
D) Cycle lanes exclusively
  • 57. Who suggested that many safety features might be self-defeating due to increased speeding?
A) John Adams
B) Belisha Beacons
C) Hans Monderman
D) The Pedestrians' Association
  • 58. What percentage of rural road deaths occur on single carriageways in Britain?
A) 80%
B) 70%
C) 90%
D) 60%
  • 59. Which campaign encourages seatbelt use in the UK?
A) Think!
B) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
C) Green Cross Code
D) Clunk Click Every Trip
  • 60. Which campaign encourages seatbelt use in the UK since 1971?
A) Decade of Action
B) Clunk Click Every Trip
C) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
D) Think!
  • 61. How many member states and observer countries were reported on by the OECD's ITF/IRTAD in 2020?
A) 62
B) 50
C) 34
D) 37
  • 62. What proportion of rural car occupant casualties are due to hitting roadside objects like trees in Britain?
A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 30%
D) 50%
  • 63. Which system assists drivers by improving vehicle stability?
A) Bluetooth connectivity
B) Heated seats
C) Automatic transmission systems
D) Electronic Stability Control
  • 64. What do TSR and the Road to Zero Coalition work alongside?
A) Educational institutions
B) Government policies
C) Space exploration programs
D) Military operations
  • 65. Which practice helps prevent dooring incidents?
A) Checking mirrors only before driving off
B) Exiting from the driver's side
C) Opening the door quickly with your dominant hand
D) Practicing the 'Dutch reach'
  • 66. Which concept shares similarities with shared spaces by reducing traffic speeds in community zones?
A) Cycle lanes
B) Traffic lights
C) Belisha beacons
D) 'Living streets'
  • 67. What percentage of road fatalities occurred on rural roads in the European Union in 2015?
A) 23%
B) 36.8%
C) 30%
D) 54.3%
  • 68. How do truck drivers indicate they are parked on the hard shoulder in the UK?
A) By turning off their hazard lights
B) By using electronic signals
C) By putting their cab seat behind their truck
D) By parking perpendicular to traffic
  • 69. How many stars represent the best survivability features in a road according to EuroRAP?
A) 3 stars
B) 2 stars
C) 5 stars
D) 4 stars
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