(CDI 4) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING (TMAIN)
  • 1. Yardstick of an effective traffic law enforcement program.
A) Reduction of traffic accidents and delays
B) Smooth traffic flow
C) Less traffic law enforcement officers deployed with the same output
D) Increased traffic enforcement action
  • 2. A suspected drunk driver should undergo this last test.
A) Breath test
B) Pupils of the eyes
C) Walking and turning
D) Balance test
  • 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 invites a denial on the part of the traffic law violator.
B) It is a presumption that it is a false arrest action
C) It is a leading question
D) It implies corruption
  • 4. A traffic patrol not engaged in taking action against a particular violator: should without any instruction
A) Use its own discretion in achieving maximum efficiency
B) Park in position visible to motorists to act as deterrent
C) Maintain visible patrol continuously
D) Keep off congested routes but in a location to spot traffic violations
  • 5. Most common defect attributed to the human element in cases of traffic vehicular accidents.
A) Intellectual
B) Perceptual
C) Attitudinal
D) Decision
  • 6. This represents the ratio of traffic arrests, citations and warnings to the frequency of traffic accidents.
A) Non-index crime
B) Crime rate
C) Crime Index
D) Enforcement tax
  • 7. It is the sum of indulgence or restraint by the public in judging the reasonableness of the traffic enforcement program.
A) Fair play enforcement
B) Traffic tolerance
C) All of these
D) In the hole enforcement
  • 8. It refers to the practice of traffic law enforcers to hide in places where they await traffic violations.
A) In the hole enforcement
B) Traffic tolerance
C) None of these
D) Fair play enforcement
  • 9. The installation of traffic lights will logically result to a decrease in.
A) Accidents due to drunk driving
B) Cross traffic accidents
C) Accidents of confusion
D) Accidents involving right of way
  • 10. Statistically it is considered as the most common reason for public utility vehicular accidents.
A) Unnecessary speed
B) Recklessness
C) Not observing the proper distance and following too close
D) Discussion regarding fare
  • 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 brakes
B) The tires
C) The injured by-standers
D) The driver
  • 12. The predominant factor which causes traffic accidents.
A) Human behaviour
B) Unsafe road conditions
C) Speeding
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) A warning for minor offenses
B) Concentration of enforcement activities during peak traffic hours
C) Selection of strategic areas for strict enforcement
D) Direction of enforcement activities to areas prone to traffic danger
  • 15. The fundamental rule in traffic accident investigation.
A) Consider the degree of damage or injury
B) Look for the key event
C) Consider road conditions
D) Consider the violation of traffic law
  • 16. In implementing new parking regulations it is most advisable to utilize.
A) Issue citation
B) Verbal warning
C) Written warning
D) Traffic arrest
  • 17. It is considered as the most effective deterrent to traffic accidents.
A) Arrest and prosecution of traffic law violators
B) Regular maintenance and check-up of the traffic units
C) Decrease car insurance liability to a minimum
D) Increase insurance premium
  • 18. In Metro Manila the responsibility for developing traffic program primarily rest with:
A) Land Transportation Office
B) Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board
C) Metro Manila Development Authority
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) Give an extra attention to the particular intersection but cruise all areas within his jurisdiction.
B) Park near the intersection within view of passing vehicles to act as deterrent
C) Park his vehicle in the center of the intersection to help control and direct traffic flow
D) Park near the intersection hidden from view to surprise traffic law violators
  • 21. Foremost among the preliminary action when the officer receives a call regarding the occurrence of an accident.
A) Number of injured
B) Name of the victim
C) Seriousness of the injury
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) Listen to both sides
B) Conduct the interview jointly
C) Conduct each interview separately
D) Listen only to witnesses because they are not biased
  • 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) Reaction time
C) Drag factor
D) Coefficient of friction
  • 25. The measurement of the maximum frictional resistance of pavements.
A) Scuff marks
B) Drag factor
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 faster vehicle
B) The driver on the left
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 law enforcement
B) All of these
C) Traffic management
D) Traffic supervision
  • 28. Agency which regulates and prescribes transport routes for public utility vehicles.
A) LTFRB
B) DOTC
C) MMDA
D) LTO
  • 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) Fixed time signal
B) Alternative system
C) Simulated system
D) Simple progressive system
  • 30. Number of days which constitutes the physical cycle or man's cycle of strength.
A) 33
B) 28
C) 21
D) 23
  • 31. It refers to the right to proceed ahead of another vehicle or pedestrian?
A) Last clear chance
B) All of these
C) Go
D) Right-of-way
  • 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) 1
B) 4
C) 5
D) 2
  • 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) Hit and run accident
C) Motor vehicle traffic accident
D) Non motor vehicle non traffic accident
  • 34. It refers to the separation of traffic units involved in a vehicular accident.
A) Hazards
B) Final position
C) Disengagement
D) Stopping
  • 35. It is the place and time at which the normal person could perceive the unusual or unexpected condition or movement
A) All of these
B) Perception of hazards
C) Point of no escape
D) Point of possible perception
  • 36. It is a regulation which prescribes proper conduct and decorum during confrontation with or of traffic law
A) Memorandum circular 19-005
B) Memorandum circular 19-05
C) Memorandum circular 19-0005
D) Section 55 of R.A. 4136
  • 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) 7 days
B) I days
C) 72 hours
D) 2 days
  • 38. What refers to an occurrence in a sequence of events, which usually produces unintended death, injury or property damage?
A) Motor vehicle traffic accident
B) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
C) Accident
D) 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) All of these
B) Traffic supervision
C) Traffic direction
D) Traffic control
  • 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 supervision
B) Traffic direction
C) Traffic control
D) None of these
  • 41. Prohibitive signs and restrictive signs shall have:
A) Blue background and white symbols
B) Green background with white and black symbols
C) Red background with white symbols and red border
D) White background with black symbols and red border
  • 42. It refers to any motor vehicle accident occurring on a place other than traffic way.
A) Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
B) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
C) Motor vehicle traffic accident
D) Non motor vehicle 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 Signs
C) Traffic Islands
D) Traffic signals
  • 44. A term used to denote any vehicle used for commercial purposes without any franchise.
A) Tricycle
B) Mega taxi
C) FX
D) Colorum
  • 45. What is the real objective of traffic enforcement?
A) To prevent traffic accidents
B) To improve safety traffic conditions
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) Simulated system
B) Simple progressive system
C) Flexible progressive system
D) Alternative system
  • 47. All signals along a given street always show the same indication at the same time.
A) Simple progressive system
B) Flexible progressive system
C) Alternative system
D) Simulated system
  • 48. A power operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned or directed to take some specific action.
A) Traffic signs
B) Traffic light signals
C) Warning lights
D) Traffic islands
  • 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) One year
C) Two years
D) Four 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) Maximum engagement
B) Start of evasive action
C) Initial contact
D) Perception of hazard
  • 51. In hit and run accident investigation, what should be the initial step or phase in the investigative process?
A) Cordon the area
B) Check the victims for injuries
C) Gather the evidences
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) Blood
B) Hair
C) Metal
D) Glass
  • 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 islands
B) Pavement markings
C) Traffic signs
D) Traffic engineering
  • 54. Any motor vehicle accident that result in injuries other than fatal to one or more persons.
A) Fatal accident
B) Non-fatal injury accident
C) Traffic accident
D) Property damage accident
  • 55. Refers to traffic signs intended to warn road users of special obligations.
A) Informative signs
B) Danger warning signs
C) Mandatory signs
D) Regulatory signs
  • 56. It includes pedestrians, pedal cyclist, drivers and passengers utilizing the public roads.
A) Road users
B) Traffic system
C) Road user 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) Preventive activities
B) Punitive activities
C) Persuasive activities
D) All of these
  • 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) Drunk driving
B) Reckless imprudence
C) Reckless 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) Adjudication
C) Prosecution
D) Apprehension
  • 60. Hazardous traffic law violations are:
A) Unsafe condition and unsafe behaviour
B) Obstructions
C) Disregarding safety of others
D) Physically handicapped drivers
  • 61. The theory which asserts that man exhibits a constant variation of life energy and mood state.
A) None of the foregoing
B) Biorhythm
C) Last clear chance
D) Right of way
  • 62. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contact is known as:
A) Attribute
B) Contact damage
C) Coefficient of friction
D) Traffic jam
  • 63. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or otherwise to avoid hazard.
A) Final position
B) Point of no escape
C) Point of possible perception
D) Start of evasive action
  • 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) All of these
C) Scuff marks
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 command respect
B) They should not allow time for proper response
C) They should compel attention
D) They should convey meaning which are simple and easy to understand
  • 66. If a traffic law enforcer would decide to arrest a traffic law violator, what would not be his basis for such action?
A) There is a reasonable doubt that the person will appear in the court
B) Detention is necessary to avoid continued violation
C) The offense is serious
D) The offender would attend the hearing
  • 67. What is the goal of Traffic safety education for drivers?
A) To impart traffic morality to drivers for safe movement on public roads
B) To give them the basics regarding traffic safety
C) It is a pre-requisite for licenses
D) To give them actual application of traffic safety knowledge
  • 68. They are objects commonly left at the scene of the collision involved in accidents.
A) Skid marks
B) Scuff marks
C) Debris
D) Hazards
  • 69. It is an enforcement action, wherein the violator is commanded to appear in court, but without detaining him
A) Traffic citation
B) Traffic arrest
C) Traffic warning
D) All of these
  • 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) Apprehension
C) Adjudication
D) Prosecution
  • 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) Wheel
C) The harness
D) Feeder roads
  • 72. The credit of having invented the internal combustion engine was given to a Frenchman named;
A) Etiene Leonir
B) Gottlieb Daimler
C) Nicolas Otto
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) Coliseum
B) Forum
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) City roads
B) Municipal roads
C) Provincial roads
D) National roads
  • 75. Linkages between two municipalities with a right of way from 15 meters to 60 meters.
A) Municipal roads
B) City roads
C) National roads
D) Provincial roads
  • 76. A road intended for farm to market traffic.
A) Feeder road
B) Expressway
C) Subway
D) Local collector road
  • 77. A modern urban system of roadway above street level for
A) Major collector road
B) Subway
C) Expressway
D) Skyway
  • 78. A road intended for free flow vehicular movement.
A) Skyway
B) Subway
C) Expressway
D) Subway
  • 79. For private vehicles a green sticker is issued, for hire vehicles yellow, red for government vehicles and ____ for diplomatic vehicles.
A) Orange
B) Pink
C) Blue
D) Black
  • 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) 15
C) 20
D) 25
  • 81. What is the primary goal of traffic management?
A) Ensuring the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of people and goods
B) Minimizing the number of traffic signals
C) Maximizing the speed limit on all roads
D) Increasing revenue from tolls
  • 82. Which of the following is a common traffic management strategy?
A) Eliminating all speed limits
B) Reducing the number of lanes on highways
C) Signal timing optimization
D) Ignoring traffic incidents to avoid congestion
  • 83. What is the primary purpose of a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?
A) To provide a lane for emergency vehicles only
B) To allow trucks to travel faster
C) To allow motorcycles to bypass traffic
D) To encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion
  • 84. What is adaptive traffic control?
A) A system that turns off traffic signals during off-peak hours
B) A system that randomly changes traffic signal timings
C) A system that keeps all traffic signals green
D) A system that adjusts traffic signal timings in real-time based on current traffic conditions
  • 85. How do roundabouts primarily improve traffic flow?
A) By eliminating pedestrian crossings
B) By increasing the number of traffic signals
C) By reducing the number of conflict points compared to traditional intersections
D) By allowing vehicles to make U-turns more easily
  • 86. What role does technology play in modern traffic management?
A) Technology enables real-time monitoring, data collection, and automated control of traffic systems
B) Technology is only used for displaying traffic maps to drivers
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 decorate the roadside
D) To confuse drivers
  • 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) Immediately start taking photos
C) Move the vehicles off the road
D) Begin interviewing witnesses
  • 89. Why is documenting the accident scene important?
A) It is not necessary if there are no injuries
B) It is only important for major accidents
C) Documentation provides a permanent record of the scene, which is crucial for analysis and legal proceedings
D) It is the responsibility of the insurance companies, not the police
  • 90. What is the "point of impact" in accident investigation?
A) The location where the accident was reported
B) The location where the initial contact between vehicles or objects occurred
C) The location where the most damage occurred
D) The location where the vehicles came to a final stop
  • 91. Which of the following types of evidence is typically collected at an accident scene?
A) Only witness statements
B) Vehicle damage, tire marks, debris, and witness statements
C) Only vehicle damage
D) Only the driver's personal belongings
  • 92. How is the speed of a vehicle typically determined in an accident investigation?
A) Through analysis of skid marks, vehicle damage, and sometimes using event data recorders (EDRs)
B) By asking the driver
C) By guessing based on the damage
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) They are only useful if the witnesses are experts
B) They are not important; only physical evidence matters
C) They are only used to determine who is at fault
D) Witnesses can provide valuable information about the events leading up to the accident
  • 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 as fast as possible
D) Driving aggressively to avoid delays
  • 96. What are the main causes of traffic accidents?
A) Only road construction
B) Driver error, impaired driving, and environmental factors
C) Only bad weather
D) Only mechanical failure of vehicles
  • 97. What is the "two-second rule" used for?
A) Timing traffic signals
B) Maintaining a safe following distance
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) Close your eyes and hope for the best
C) Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction
D) Stay calm, ease off the accelerator and brake, and steer in the direction of the skid
  • 99. How does distracted driving affect reaction time?
A) It decreases reaction time
B) It significantly increases reaction time
C) It has no effect on reaction time
D) It only affects reaction time in older drivers
  • 100. What are the potential consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
A) Only a small fine
B) Legal penalties, increased risk of accidents, and potential for serious injury or death
C) No consequences if you drive carefully
D) Only a temporary license suspension
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