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