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  • 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) 80 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 70 mph
D) 50 mph
  • 2. What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
A) Take a U-turn
B) Proceed with caution
C) Prepare to stop
D) Speed up
  • 3. Which of the following is a common cause of highway accidents?
A) Distracted driving
B) Listening to music
C) Eating while driving
D) Following speed limits
  • 4. Why is wearing a seatbelt important for highway safety?
A) Avoiding a ticket
B) Increases the chance of surviving an accident
C) Reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash
D) Improve fuel efficiency
  • 5. What should you do before changing lanes on the highway?
A) Text a friend
B) Check mirrors and blind spots
C) Signal right and change lanes quickly
D) Honk at other drivers
  • 6. What should you do if you witness a highway accident?
A) Blame the drivers involved
B) Ignore it and continue driving
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) Move to the shoulder and turn on hazard lights
B) Wait for help in the car
C) Stay in the middle of the road
D) Keep driving to the nearest exit
  • 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) Close your eyes and pray
D) Swerve sharply to the side
  • 9. What does a flashing red traffic light mean on the highway?
A) Speed up
B) The light is broken
C) Proceed with caution
D) Stop
  • 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) Approximately 500,000 people.
C) Around 750,000 people.
D) Less than 100,000 people.
  • 11. Which type of road typically has the highest fatality rate per billion-travel-kilometres?
A) Urban streets.
B) Major highways.
C) All have similar rates.
D) Rural roads.
  • 12. Which type of roads are often designed to minimize and attenuate crashes?
A) All road types equally.
B) Urban streets.
C) Major highways.
D) Rural roads.
  • 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) Pedestrians
B) Motorized vehicles
C) Playing children
D) Bicycles
  • 15. Where were walkers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and scooters ghettoized to?
A) Dedicated lanes only
B) Parks and recreational areas
C) Central streets
D) The margins
  • 16. Which organization provides guidelines for comparing traffic accident data between countries?
A) WHO/IRTAD
B) NHTSA
C) FIA
D) IIHS
  • 17. What is a traffic calming measure that has been shown to reduce collisions at intersections?
A) Speed bumps
B) Mini-traffic circles
C) Rumble strips
D) Cambered roads
  • 18. What is the principle of organization that gives preferential treatment to active modes of transport?
A) Shared space schemes
B) 3-Way Offset
C) Fused Grid
D) Filtered Permeability
  • 19. What type of road layout is recommended for new neighborhood networks to reduce cut-through traffic?
A) Loops or dead-end streets
B) Boulevards
C) Four-way intersections
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 are made from wood
D) They absorb impact energy
  • 21. What is a common feature of roads to prevent frost damage and increase traction?
A) Rumble strips
B) Cambered (crowned) surfaces
C) Porous bitumen surfacing
D) Grooves cut into the surface
  • 22. What can cause poor wet-weather traction on roads?
A) Cambered road surfaces
B) Smooth asphalt surfaces or polished stone aggregate
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) Cat's eyes
B) Painted lines
C) Reflective raised pavement markers
D) Botts' dots
  • 24. What material is used in road signs and pavement markings to reflect light efficiently?
A) Small glass spheres or prisms
B) Wooden panels
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) Cambered surfaces
C) Rumble strips
D) Speed bumps
  • 26. What can cause hydroplaning on roads?
A) Porous bitumen surfacing
B) Grooves cut into the surface
C) Cambered road surfaces
D) Insufficiently sloped or poorly drained pavement
  • 27. What is a major risk when turning across traffic?
A) Sudden tire puncture
B) Collision with oncoming traffic
C) Running out of fuel
D) Getting lost
  • 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) Government
B) Non-profit organizations
C) Private sector only
D) Individual citizens
  • 30. What is a role of dunnage bags in cargo transport?
A) Improve fuel efficiency
B) Increase cargo weight
C) Enhance driver visibility
D) Prevent the load from moving during transport
  • 31. What concept did Hans Monderman develop in the 1990s?
A) Woonerven
B) Traffic calming
C) 'Shared space'
D) Pedestrian crossings
  • 32. In what year did the OECD's International Transport Forum report key figures for 37 member states?
A) 1991
B) 1965
C) 2013
D) 2020
  • 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) 85%
B) 91%
C) 75%
D) 81%
  • 35. What initiative has been assessing major roads in Europe since 1999?
A) European Road Safety Initiative
B) EuropeSafetyAssessment
C) EuroRAP
D) EuroSafeRoads
  • 36. Which country has proposed constructing pedestrian footpaths and crossings to reduce road deaths?
A) United States
B) Costa Rica
C) Germany
D) Japan
  • 37. What percentage of road deaths in Costa Rica are pedestrians?
A) 40%
B) 57%
C) 25%
D) 70%
  • 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) 25%
B) 21%
C) 10%
D) 15%
  • 40. Which organization was formed in 1991 to advocate for better road safety and founded World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims?
A) RoadPeace
B) The Automobile Association
C) International Municipal Signal Association
D) National Association of City Transportation Officials
  • 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) 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) Board or alight wherever convenient
D) Run to catch the bus if it's about to leave
  • 44. What is a benefit of intersection daylighting?
A) Increases vehicle speed
B) Reduces road width
C) Enhances visibility
D) Eliminates pedestrian crossings
  • 45. What percentage of highway crashes occur near toll collection booths?
A) 30%
B) 36.8%
C) 23%
D) 54.3%
  • 46. What is prohibited for pedestrians in some jurisdictions?
A) Walking on sidewalks
B) Crossing streets at designated crosswalks
C) Using pedestrian signals
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) New York
B) California
C) Texas
D) Florida
  • 48. What is one method used to stabilize and secure cargo during road transport?
A) Using dunnage bags
B) Covering with tarps
C) Stacking tightly
D) Tying with ropes
  • 49. What is a common requirement for pedal cyclists regarding helmets?
A) Wear a bicycle helmet
B) Only wear helmets in certain weather conditions
C) Use helmets only if they are stylish
D) Avoid wearing any protective gear
  • 50. What should you do to ensure safety when exiting a car?
A) Open the door quickly with your dominant hand
B) Practice the 'Dutch reach' technique
C) Check mirrors only after opening the door
D) Exit from the driver's side
  • 51. What type of insurance adjusts costs according to driving patterns?
A) Pay-as-you-drive insurance
B) Collision insurance
C) Liability insurance
D) Comprehensive insurance
  • 52. What is a reason for the underestimation of motorway capacity in developing nations?
A) Limited construction technology
B) Overestimated traffic volumes
C) Excessive toll collection
D) Suppressed demand for road travel
  • 53. What is a common method to reduce driver fatigue on motorways?
A) Developing automated roadways
B) Adding more toll booths
C) Removing median dividers
D) Increasing speed limits
  • 54. Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among which age group according to WHO?
A) 15–29 years
B) 10–20 years
C) 30–44 years
D) 25–35 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) 37 percent
D) 50 percent
  • 56. What did shared space aim to eliminate?
A) Cycle lanes exclusively
B) Pedestrian crossings only
C) Many traditional safety features
D) All traffic lights
  • 57. Who suggested that many safety features might be self-defeating due to increased speeding?
A) The Pedestrians' Association
B) John Adams
C) Hans Monderman
D) Belisha Beacons
  • 58. What percentage of rural road deaths occur on single carriageways in Britain?
A) 80%
B) 70%
C) 90%
D) 60%
  • 59. Which campaign encourages seatbelt use in the UK?
A) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
B) Green Cross Code
C) Think!
D) Clunk Click Every Trip
  • 60. Which campaign encourages seatbelt use in the UK since 1971?
A) Think!
B) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
C) Decade of Action
D) Clunk Click Every Trip
  • 61. How many member states and observer countries were reported on by the OECD's ITF/IRTAD in 2020?
A) 34
B) 50
C) 37
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) Space exploration programs
B) Military operations
C) Educational institutions
D) Government policies
  • 65. Which practice helps prevent dooring incidents?
A) Opening the door quickly with your dominant hand
B) Practicing the 'Dutch reach'
C) Checking mirrors only before driving off
D) Exiting from the driver's side
  • 66. Which concept shares similarities with shared spaces by reducing traffic speeds in community zones?
A) Traffic lights
B) 'Living streets'
C) Cycle lanes
D) Belisha beacons
  • 67. What percentage of road fatalities occurred on rural roads in the European Union in 2015?
A) 23%
B) 30%
C) 36.8%
D) 54.3%
  • 68. How do truck drivers indicate they are parked on the hard shoulder in the UK?
A) By using electronic signals
B) By putting their cab seat behind their truck
C) By turning off their hazard lights
D) By parking perpendicular to traffic
  • 69. How many stars represent the best survivability features in a road according to EuroRAP?
A) 3 stars
B) 5 stars
C) 2 stars
D) 4 stars
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