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