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Ce Correl Highway Engineering (A)
Ce Correl Highway Engineering (A)
Ce Correl Highway Engineering (A)
1. What office is responsible for zoning of their respective jurisdictions and final land use and zoning planes to be submitted to
HLURB (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board) for approval?
a. Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) c. Provincial Planning Development Office (PPDO)
b. City Planning Development Office (CPDO) d. All of the above
4. When choosing a design speed for a road project, the following factors need to be considered:
I. Function of the road
II. Anticipated operating speed
III. Anticipated speed limit
IV. Economics
a. I, II, and IV only b. II, III, and IV only c. I, III, and IV only d. All of the above
5. On open country roads with no “blind corners” not closely bordered by habitation, the maximum speed for passenger cars and
motorcycles is:
a. 80 kph b. 60 kph c. 40 kph d. 30 kph
6. On open country roads with no “blind corners” not closely bordered by habitation, the maximum speed for motor trucks and
buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 60 kph c. 50 kph d. 30 kph
7. On “through streets” or boulevards clear of traffic, with no “blind corners” when so designated, the maximum speed for
passenger cars and motorcycles is:
a. 25 kph b. 60 kph c. 40 kph d. 30 kph
8. On “through streets” or boulevards clear of traffic, with no “blind corners” when so designated, the maximum speed for trucks
and buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 40 kph c. 20 kph d. 30 kph
9. On city and municipal streets, with light traffic, when not designated “through streets”, the maximum speed for passenger cars,
motorcycles, motor trucks and buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 30 kph c. 40 kph d. 60 kph
10. Through crowded streets, approaching intersections at “blind corners”, passing school zones passing other vehicles which are
stationary, or for similar dangerous circumstances, the maximum speed for passenger cars, motorcycles, motor trucks, and buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 20 kph c. 30 kph d. 40 kph
11. Maximum speed for cars and motorists in high-risk pedestrian areas is:
a. 25 kph b. 50 kph c. 30 kph d. 40 kph
12. The maximum speed for cars and motorists in low-risk pedestrian areas is:
a. 60 kph b. 30 kph c. 25 kph d. 45 kph
13. The speed limit appropriate on roads where there are no footpaths and pedestrians are required to walk on the road is:
a. 40 kph b. 30 kph c. 35 kph d. 25 kph
14. The speed limit appropriate on a high standard duplicated carriageway road where there is only occasional access from adjoining
properties is:
a. 50 kph b. 30 kph c. 60 kph d. 80 kph
15. The speed limit appropriate on a very high standard expressways, which have low crash rate is:
a. 45 kph b. 60 kph c. 100 kph d. 75 kph
16. At the start of a new speed zone, a speed limit sign should be erected on the left and right sides of the road. Then within the first
kilometer, there should be two (2) farther pairs of repeater speed limits signs. After that, repeater signs should be placed at ______
spacing.
a. 1 km b. 2 km c. 500 m d. 1.5 km
18. It is the maximum number of vehicles, which have a reasonable expectation of passing over a given section of a lane or a
roadway in one direction or in both directions during one hour under prevailing road and traffic conditions.
a. Flow of Traffic b. Road Capacity c. Density d. Free Flow
21. The specific location of turnouts shall be determined taking into consideration the following conditions:
I. Turnout shall be placed at locations/poblacions where pedestrians are normally concentrated.
II. A turnout may be placed at least 50.0 meters after a road intersection.
III. Minimum distance between two consecutive turnouts in one direction shall not be less than 500 meters in cities/urban centers.
In other areas, the minimum distance shall not be less than 1 km.
IV. Turnout should be placed on or adjacent to horizontal and vertical curves that limits the sight distances in either directions.
a. I, II, and IV only b. I, III, and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. All of the above
22. The required length of the turnout shall be determined considering a length of ______meters for each bus.
a. 15.0 b. 14.5 c. 16.0 d. 15.5
23. Turnout shall have a minimum width of ______ meters to accommodate all types of vehicles.
a. 4.00 b. 3.60 c. 3.80 d. 4.20
24. Turnout shall not be placed opposite each other but shall be placed not less than ______ meters apart.
a. 31.5 b. 30.0 c. 30.5 d. 31.0
25. The pavement thickness of turnout shall no case be less than ______ for asphalt.
a. 75 mm b. 150 mm c. 100 mm d. 200 mm
26. The pavement thickness of turnout shall no case be less than ______ for concrete.
a. 250 mm b. 230 mm c. 150 mm d. 200 mm
27. The following are vulnerable road users.
I. Pedestrians
II. People with disabilities
III. Non-motorized vehicles
IV. Motorcycles
V. Dilapidated vehicles
a. I, II, III, and IV only b. I, III, IV, and V only c. I, III, IV and V only d. All of the above
28. Vehicles parked near intersections can obstruct the flow of turning traffic. Thus, parking should be prohibited within the
following minimum distances from the boundaries of intersecting roads for parallel parking ______ meters on both approach and
exit sides.
a. 6 b. 5 c. 3 d. 8
29. The first aim of safe road design is to ensure that road users remain safely on the road. This depends on the following factors:
I. a sound road surface
II. an adequate width or cross-section
III. horizontal and vertical alignment
IV. good visibility/sight distance
V. delineation and signing
VI. provision for pedestrians, pedal cyclists and people with disabilities
VII. management of traffic conflicts at intersections
VIII. speed management
a. I, II, III, and VI only c. I, IV, VI, and VII only
b. II, IV, V, VII, and VIII only d. All of the above
30. The areas where the state of the road surface is particularly important where vehicles are required to brake or maneuver
suddenly such as:
I. On the approach to traffic signals
II. At roundabouts
III. Around tight curves
IV. On downhill slopes
a. I, II, and III only b. I, III, and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. All of the above
31. Other aspects that could contribute to loss of control on curves are:
I. Adverse superelevation
II. Poor sightdistance
III. Poor surface condition
a. I, and II only b. I, and III only c. II, and III only d. All of the above
32. The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the vehicles such as:
I. Type of vehicle – car and truck
II. Friction between the tire and the road
III. Eye height of the driver
IV. Speed of vehicles
a. I, II, and III only b. I, III, and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. All of the above
33. The reaction time to be used for road safety design is ______ seconds. This value is applied to the whole range of design speeds.
a. 1.5 b. 1.2 c. 2.5 d. 2.0
34. The length of superelevation development from zero cross slope to full design superelevation is known as:
a. Superelevation runout b. Superelevation runoff c. Tangent runout d. Tangent runoff
37. They are lane in flat to rolling terrain, which are used to break up platoons of traffic and to improve traffic flow over a section of
road. A series of such auxiliary lanes for road. A series of such auxiliary lanes for both directions of traffic can greatly improve traffic
flow and driver satisfaction.
a. Line Lanes b. Climbing Lanes c. Overtaking Lanes d. Auxiliary Lanes
38. A special form of overtaking lane but they are only provided on inclines where truck speed fall to 40 kps or less and upgrade
traffic flow rate in excess of 20 vehicles per hour.
a. Climbing Lanes b. Tapered Lanes c. Ramps d. Diverging Lanes
39. Delineation of the road alignment needs to be considered as part of the design process to ensure that adequate guidance is
provided to rad users. Delineation is generally provided by the use of the following devices:
I. Pavement Markings
II. Signs
III. Guide Posts
IV. Reflective Delineators
V. Lighting
VI. Curb or other physical devices
a) I, II, III, and IV only b) II, III, IV, and VI only c) I, IV, V, and VI only d) All of the above
41. The figure shown is one type of a highway or road intersections at grade. This is commonly known as:
42. The figure shown in one type of a highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:
43. The figure shown is one type of a highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:
45. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as:
46. The figure shown is one of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as:
47. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade, which is commonly known as:
48. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as:
49. The figure shown is one type of highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:
a) Rotary Intersections Roundabout c) Multi-Leg Intersection
b) 4-Leg Channelized Type d) Flared Type Intersection
50. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which commonly known as:
51. Traffic can be controlled at intersections by traffic control device such as:
I. Regulatory Signs
II. Traffic signals
III. Roundabouts
a) I and II only b) I and III only c) II and III only d) All of the above
54. The maximum design speed through roundabout should be generally _____ in urban areas.
a) 50 kph b) 40 kph c) 60 kph d) 70 kph
55. The maximum design speed through roundabout be no greater than _____ in rural areas.
a) 60 kph b) 70 kph c) 50 kph d) 40 kph
57. They are used to shield errant vehicles to shield errant vehicles from running into hazards that cannot be relocated or made
more frangible.
a) roadside poles b) roadside barriers c) frangible wooden posts d) drivable culvert end
58. Device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific message is
conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs c) Traffic signs d) Special instruction signs
59. Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense.
a) Roadwork signs b) Regulatory signs c) Traffic signs d) Warning signs
60. Signs that instruct road users to meet certain rule requirements or road conditions.
a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs c) Traffic Signs d) Special instruction signs
61. Warn road users of condition on or adjacent to the road that may be unexpected or hazardous.
a) Roadwork signs b) Warning signs c) Traffic Signs d) Guide Signs
62. Inform and advice road users of directions, distance, routes, the location of services, and points of intersects.
a) Guide signs b) Regulatory signs c) Warning signs d) Traffic signs
63. Warn or advise of temporary hazardous conditions that could endanger road users or the men and equipment engaged on
roadwork.
a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs c) Guide signs d) Special instruction signs
64. Signs which provide means of displaying essential traffic information on wide multilane roads, where some degree of lane use
control is required, or where side-of-road clearance is insufficient to accommodate a road side sign.
a) Roadwork signs b) Guide signs c) Overhead signs d) Special instruction signs
65. Highway appurtenances designed to prevent vehicular penetration from the travel way to areas behind the barrier such as to
minimize damage to impacting vehicles and their occupants, and to reduce the risk of injuries to pedestrians and workers.
a) Traffic cones b) Delineators c) Barriers d) Temporary curbing
66. Warning devices used to supplement other controls and devices necessary to alert motorists of construction and maintenance
activities or obstructions in the roadway.
a) Traffic cones b) Delineators c) Barriers d) Flashing Lamps
67. Light retro-reflecting devices mounted at the side of the roadway, in series, to indicate the roadway alignment.
a) Traffic cones b) Delineators c) Flexible post or bollard d) Flashing lamps
68. Devices which may be conical in shape or tubular-shaped capable of performing channelization of traffic which may be set on the
surface of the roadway or rigidly attached for continues use.
a) Traffic cones b) Delineators c) Flexible post or bollard d) Barriers
69. Roadwork devices consisting of pre-cast concrete sections, sandbag, and others which, may be used to guide traffic at the
construction site.
a) Barriers b) Delineators c) Temporary curbing d) Flexible post or bollard
70. Device used in place of rigid barrier posts or traffic cones with a minimum of 450 mm by 50 mm wide with alternate bands of
contrasting color as seen by approaching traffic for delineation of traffic.
a) Barriers b) Delineators c) Temporary curbing d) Bollard
75. Standard sign shape for directional signs, roadwork signs, signs for special purposes, and supplementary plates for warning signs.
a) Pentagon b) Circle c) Equilateral Triangle d) Rectangle
76. Standard sign shape for pedestrian and school crossings sign.
a) Pentagon b) Circle c) Equilateral Triangle d) Rectangle
81. Is used as background color for roadwork signs whose legends relate to personnel working.
a) Fluorescent yellow green c) Green
b) Fluorescent orange d) Blue
84. Is reserved as background color for all tourist facility directional and information signs.
a) Brown b) Fluorescent Orange c) Green d) Blue
87. Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road.
a) Chevron signs b) Supplementary signs c) Guide post signs d) Delineators
89. The color of pavement markings for an unbroken portion of no-passing lines.
a) White b) Yellow c) Red d) Black
93. Shall mean any public thoroughfare, public boulevard, and avenue, but shall not include roadway upon ground owned by private
persons, colleges, universities, or other similar institutions.
a) Highway b) Expressway c) Carriageway d) Intersection
94. Is a type of thermoplastic lane marking designed to aid and provide motorist with visual, audio, and motion warnings on the
road.
a) Rumbles strips b) Chevron markings c) Painted median d) Diagonal markings
95. Lengths of letters or numerals used on messages painted on pavement in urban areas.
a) 2 m b) 3 m c) 2.5 m d) 3.5 m
96. Lengths of letters or numerals used on messages painted on pavement on high-speed highways.
a) 3 m b) 4 m c) 6 m d) 5 m
97. The figure shown is a type of freeway interchanges known as:
102. The figure shown is a type of a freeway entrance which is commonly known as:
a) Taper type entrance b) Channelized entrance c) Channelized entrance d) Parallel type entrance
103. The figure shown is a type of freeway entrance which is commonly known as:
a) Taper type entrance b) Channelized entrance c) Channelized entrance d) Parallel type entrance