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