(CDI 4) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING (TMAIN)
  • 1. Yardstick of an effective traffic law enforcement program.
A) Less traffic law enforcement officers deployed with the same output
B) Smooth traffic flow
C) Reduction of traffic accidents and delays
D) Increased traffic enforcement action
  • 2. A suspected drunk driver should undergo this last test.
A) Pupils of the eyes
B) Balance test
C) Walking and turning
D) Breath 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 implies corruption
B) It is a leading question
C) It is a presumption that it is a false arrest action
D) It invites a denial on the part of the traffic law violator.
  • 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) Decision
B) Attitudinal
C) Intellectual
D) Perceptual
  • 6. This represents the ratio of traffic arrests, citations and warnings to the frequency of traffic accidents.
A) Enforcement tax
B) Crime Index
C) Non-index crime
D) Crime rate
  • 7. It is the sum of indulgence or restraint by the public in judging the reasonableness of the traffic enforcement program.
A) Traffic tolerance
B) In the hole enforcement
C) Fair play enforcement
D) All of these
  • 8. It refers to the practice of traffic law enforcers to hide in places where they await traffic violations.
A) None of these
B) Fair play enforcement
C) Traffic tolerance
D) In the hole enforcement
  • 9. The installation of traffic lights will logically result to a decrease in.
A) Accidents of confusion
B) Cross traffic accidents
C) Accidents due to drunk driving
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) Discussion regarding fare
C) Not observing the proper distance and following too close
D) Recklessness
  • 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 driver
B) The tires
C) The injured by-standers
D) The brakes
  • 12. The predominant factor which causes traffic accidents.
A) Speeding
B) Human behaviour
C) Unsafe road conditions
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) Fatal accidents
B) Reported accidents
C) Accidents involving negligence
D) Amount of traffic using the public road
  • 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 road conditions
B) Consider the degree of damage or injury
C) Consider the violation of traffic law
D) Look for the key event
  • 16. In implementing new parking regulations it is most advisable to utilize.
A) Traffic arrest
B) Written warning
C) Issue citation
D) Verbal warning
  • 17. It is considered as the most effective deterrent to traffic accidents.
A) Regular maintenance and check-up of the traffic units
B) Arrest and prosecution of traffic law violators
C) Increase insurance premium
D) Decrease car insurance liability to a minimum
  • 18. In Metro Manila the responsibility for developing traffic program primarily rest with:
A) Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board
B) Metro Manila Development Authority
C) Department of Transportation and Communication
D) Land Transportation Office
  • 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) Call his superior office for the prompt decision.
C) Direct the driver to the nearest short cut without passing the route
D) Stop the parade to allow the ambulance to cross the street
  • 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) Name of the victim
B) Number of injured
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) Conduct the interview jointly
B) Listen to both sides
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 vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction or on the wrong side of the road
C) If the driver did not obey the traffic signal
D) All of the foregoing
  • 24. Refers to the distance traveled before applying the brakes
A) Reaction time
B) Drag factor
C) Maximum accident speed
D) Coefficient of friction
  • 25. The measurement of the maximum frictional resistance of pavements.
A) Skid marks
B) Drag factor
C) Reaction time
D) Scuff 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 slower vehicle
B) The driver on the left
C) The driver on the right
D) The faster vehicle
  • 27. An executive function, which includes planning, directing, organizing, supervising, coordinating, operating, recording and budgeting the affairs of traffic.
A) Traffic supervision
B) All of these
C) Traffic law enforcement
D) Traffic management
  • 28. Agency which regulates and prescribes transport routes for public utility vehicles.
A) MMDA
B) LTO
C) DOTC
D) LTFRB
  • 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) Simple progressive system
B) Fixed time signal
C) Simulated system
D) Alternative system
  • 30. Number of days which constitutes the physical cycle or man's cycle of strength.
A) 21
B) 28
C) 23
D) 33
  • 31. It refers to the right to proceed ahead of another vehicle or pedestrian?
A) Last clear chance
B) Right-of-way
C) All of these
D) Go
  • 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) 2
C) 4
D) 5
  • 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) Final position
B) Disengagement
C) Hazards
D) Stopping
  • 35. It is the place and time at which the normal person could perceive the unusual or unexpected condition or movement
A) Perception of hazards
B) All of these
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 19-0005
B) Memorandum circular 19-005
C) Section 55 of R.A. 4136
D) Memorandum circular 19-05
  • 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) Traffic supervision
B) All of these
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 direction
B) Traffic supervision
C) None of these
D) Traffic control
  • 41. Prohibitive signs and restrictive signs shall have:
A) White background with black symbols and red border
B) Blue background and white symbols
C) Red background with white symbols and red border
D) Green background with white and black symbols
  • 42. It refers to any motor vehicle accident occurring on a place other than traffic way.
A) Motor vehicle traffic accident
B) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
C) Non motor vehicle traffic accident
D) Motor vehicle non-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) Traffic Islands
B) Pavement markings
C) Traffic Signs
D) Traffic signals
  • 44. A term used to denote any vehicle used for commercial purposes without any franchise.
A) FX
B) Mega taxi
C) Tricycle
D) Colorum
  • 45. What is the real objective of traffic enforcement?
A) To improve safety traffic conditions
B) To change the wrong driving habits and attitude of violators
C) To apprehend traffic law violators
D) To prevent traffic accidents
  • 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) Flexible progressive system
B) Simulated system
C) Alternative system
D) Simple progressive system
  • 47. All signals along a given street always show the same indication at the same time.
A) Flexible progressive system
B) Simulated system
C) Simple progressive system
D) Alternative 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) Traffic islands
D) Warning lights
  • 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) One year
B) Three years
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) Initial contact
C) Start of evasive action
D) Perception of hazard
  • 51. In hit and run accident investigation, what should be the initial step or phase in the investigative process?
A) Gather the evidences
B) Cordon the area
C) Check the victims for injuries
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) Glass
B) Hair
C) Blood
D) Metal
  • 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 engineering
B) Traffic islands
C) Traffic signs
D) Pavement markings
  • 54. Any motor vehicle accident that result in injuries other than fatal to one or more persons.
A) Fatal accident
B) Traffic accident
C) Property damage accident
D) Non-fatal injury accident
  • 55. Refers to traffic signs intended to warn road users of special obligations.
A) Danger warning signs
B) Informative signs
C) Regulatory signs
D) Mandatory signs
  • 56. It includes pedestrians, pedal cyclist, drivers and passengers utilizing the public roads.
A) Enforcement system
B) Road user system
C) Traffic system
D) Road users
  • 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) Persuasive activities
B) Preventive activities
C) All of these
D) Punitive activities
  • 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) Reckless driving
B) Reckless negligence
C) Reckless imprudence
D) Drunk driving
  • 59. It is a wholly police responsibility and entails looking for defects in the behavior of the motorist, pedestrian, vehicles and roadway condition.
A) Prosecution
B) Adjudication
C) Apprehension
D) Defection
  • 60. Hazardous traffic law violations are:
A) Obstructions
B) Unsafe condition and unsafe behaviour
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) Biorhythm
B) None of the foregoing
C) Right of way
D) Last clear chance
  • 62. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contact is known as:
A) Traffic jam
B) Attribute
C) Coefficient of friction
D) Contact damage
  • 63. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or otherwise to avoid hazard.
A) Start of evasive action
B) Point of no escape
C) Point of possible perception
D) Final position
  • 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) All of these
B) Skid marks
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 not allow time for proper response
B) They should convey meaning which are simple and easy to understand
C) They should compel attention
D) They should command respect
  • 66. If a traffic law enforcer would decide to arrest a traffic law violator, what would not be his basis for such action?
A) Detention is necessary to avoid continued violation
B) The offender would attend the hearing
C) There is a reasonable doubt that the person will appear in the court
D) The offense is serious
  • 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) Hazards
B) Skid marks
C) Scuff marks
D) Debris
  • 69. It is an enforcement action, wherein the violator is commanded to appear in court, but without detaining him
A) Traffic citation
B) Traffic warning
C) Traffic arrest
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) Adjudication
B) Apprehension
C) Penalization
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) Wheel
B) Roads
C) Feeder roads
D) The harness
  • 72. The credit of having invented the internal combustion engine was given to a Frenchman named;
A) Napoleon Bonaparte
B) Nicolas Otto
C) Etiene Leonir
D) Gottlieb Daimler
  • 73. The Romans brought road building to its peak of perfection in ancient times, hence the saying "all roads, lead to _____."
A) Paris
B) Forum
C) Coliseum
D) Rome
  • 74. Refers to the main road as conduit system with a right of way ranging from 20 meters to 120 meters.
A) Provincial roads
B) City roads
C) Municipal 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) Provincial roads
D) National roads
  • 76. A road intended for farm to market traffic.
A) Subway
B) Local collector road
C) Expressway
D) Feeder road
  • 77. A modern urban system of roadway above street level for
A) Subway
B) Skyway
C) Expressway
D) Major collector road
  • 78. A road intended for free flow vehicular movement.
A) Skyway
B) Expressway
C) Subway
D) Subway
  • 79. For private vehicles a green sticker is issued, for hire vehicles yellow, red for government vehicles and ____ for diplomatic vehicles.
A) Blue
B) Pink
C) Orange
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) 20
B) 15
C) 10
D) 25
  • 81. What is the primary goal of traffic management?
A) Increasing revenue from tolls
B) Ensuring the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of people and goods
C) Minimizing the number of traffic signals
D) Maximizing the speed limit on all roads
  • 82. Which of the following is a common traffic management strategy?
A) Signal timing optimization
B) Reducing the number of lanes on highways
C) Ignoring traffic incidents to avoid congestion
D) Eliminating all speed limits
  • 83. What is the primary purpose of a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?
A) To provide a lane for emergency vehicles only
B) To encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion
C) To allow motorcycles to bypass traffic
D) To allow trucks to travel faster
  • 84. What is adaptive traffic control?
A) A system that turns off traffic signals during off-peak hours
B) A system that adjusts traffic signal timings in real-time based on current traffic conditions
C) A system that randomly changes traffic signal timings
D) A system that keeps all traffic signals green
  • 85. How do roundabouts primarily improve traffic flow?
A) By eliminating pedestrian crossings
B) By reducing the number of conflict points compared to traditional intersections
C) By allowing vehicles to make U-turns more easily
D) By increasing the number of traffic signals
  • 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 used to increase speed limits
C) Technology is only used for displaying traffic maps to drivers
D) No role; traffic management is primarily manual
  • 87. What is the primary purpose of road signage?
A) To provide advertising space
B) To decorate the roadside
C) To confuse drivers
D) To communicate important information to drivers, such as directions, warnings, and regulations
  • 88. What is the first step an officer should take
    when arriving at an accident scene?
A) Move the vehicles off the road
B) Ensure the safety of all involved and prevent further accidents by securing the scene
C) Begin interviewing witnesses
D) Immediately start taking photos
  • 89. Why is documenting the accident scene important?
A) It is the responsibility of the insurance companies, not the police
B) Documentation provides a permanent record of the scene, which is crucial for analysis and legal proceedings
C) It is not necessary if there are no injuries
D) It is only important for major accidents
  • 90. What is the "point of impact" in accident investigation?
A) The location where the vehicles came to a final stop
B) The location where the most damage occurred
C) The location where the accident was reported
D) The location where the initial contact between vehicles or objects occurred
  • 91. Which of the following types of evidence is typically collected at an accident scene?
A) Only vehicle damage
B) Vehicle damage, tire marks, debris, and witness statements
C) Only the driver's personal belongings
D) Only witness statements
  • 92. How is the speed of a vehicle typically determined in an accident investigation?
A) By guessing based on the damage
B) By the color of the vehicle
C) Through analysis of skid marks, vehicle damage, and sometimes using event data recorders (EDRs)
D) By asking the driver
  • 93. What is the role of a forensic engineer in accident investigation?
A) To provide medical assistance to the injured
B) To provide legal advice to the parties involved
C) To provide expert analysis of the mechanical and physical aspects of the accident
D) To direct traffic at the scene
  • 94. Why are witness statements important in accident investigation?
A) They are only used to determine who is at fault
B) They are not important; only physical evidence matters
C) They are only useful if the witnesses are experts
D) Witnesses can provide valuable information about the events leading up to the accident
  • 95. What is defensive driving?
A) Driving aggressively to avoid delays
B) Driving in a manner that anticipates potential hazards and avoids accidents
C) Driving without regard for traffic laws
D) Driving as fast as possible
  • 96. What are the main causes of traffic accidents?
A) Only road construction
B) Driver error, impaired driving, and environmental factors
C) Only mechanical failure of vehicles
D) Only bad weather
  • 97. What is the "two-second rule" used for?
A) Maintaining a safe following distance
B) Determining how long to stop at a stop sign
C) Measuring skid marks
D) Timing traffic signals
  • 98. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
A) Close your eyes and hope for the best
B) Stay calm, ease off the accelerator and brake, and steer in the direction of the skid
C) Slam on the brakes
D) Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction
  • 99. How does distracted driving affect reaction time?
A) It decreases reaction time
B) It has no effect on reaction time
C) It significantly increases 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) No consequences if you drive carefully
C) Legal penalties, increased risk of accidents, and potential for serious injury or death
D) Only a temporary license suspension
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