TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

156. The narrow portion of the roadway due to traffic congestions or where “build up” usually occurs
is called_______________.
A. Gridlock C. Traffic jam
B. Congestion D. Bottleneck
157. Republic Act 8750 is_________________________.
A. Clean Air Act C. Seatbelt Law
B. Philippine Land Transportation Code D. Anti-Carnapping Law
158. If the driver is involved in a traffic accident, he must report to the nearest police station:
A. Within 48 hours C. After 3 hours
B. Within 72 hours D. At once
159. Detection, apprehension and penalization of traffic violators.
A. Traffic Engineering C. Traffic Economy
B. Traffic Enforcement D. Traffic Ecology
160. Maintenance and construction of roads, traffic ways and other traffic facilities by the
DPWH, City Engineer’s Office, City or Municipal Council’s, etc. A. Traffic
Engineering C. Traffic Enforcement

B. Traffic Education D. Traffic Economy

161. Poor control measures as a major cause of traffic congestion is characterized by:
1. Narrow bridges and absence of catwalk to control pedestrians
2. Lack of traffic enforcers along intersections
3. Insufficient mechanical control devices and ineffective traffic officers
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 D. Only 1
162. Human errors as one of the cause of traffic congestion is best characterized by, except:
A. Poor legislative activities
B. Slow drivers or bad driving habit
C. Lack of foresight on the part of pedestrians
D. Presence of traffic officers
163. The entire width between boundary lines of every way or place of which any part is open to the
use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic as a matter of right or custom.
A. Traffic way C. Traffic units
B. Road way D. Subway
164. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is under the___________, and part of
traffic_____________:
A. DILG-engineering C. DPWH-engineering B. DOTC-enforcement D. DEPED-
traffic education 165. Known as Clean Air Act is_________________.
A. RA 8749 C. RA 8750
B. LOI No. 22 D. PPD 1181
166. The study of biorhythm is an important aspect of traffic safety because a person can avoid
accident:

A. By hinting on how he will tend to feel in a certain day

B. By knowing his intellectual capacity on certain day
C. By knowing his physical capacity on certain day
D. By ascertaining his physical, emotional and intellectual condition in a certain
day 167. Safety campaign is an important aspect of traffic safety education because:
A. It is designed to make road users behave more safely
B. It informs the public of any updates in traffic
C. It focuses on the strict compliance to traffic signs
D. It can prevent accident
168. What is the primary aim of driver instruction programs?

A. To teach the rudiments of driving

B. To instill awareness of one’s legal and moral responsibilities in traffic
C. To teach the abilities required for one to be eligible for a driving license
D. To help the learners know the basic of traffic rules and regulations 169. Traffic
safety education for children needs to be systematic to:
A. Instill safety consciousness among the children
B. Cope up with the demands of time
C. Lessen the fatalities among children while they are young
D. Learn easier than adults
170. Land Transportation Code of the Philippines is________________.
A. RA 4136 C. RA 6975
B. PD 4136 D. RA 9708
171. When a driver unloads passengers on the middle of the road, he committed________________.
A. Illegal unloading C. Illegal loading
B. Traffic obstruction D. illegal stopping
172. An accident which is accompanied by an unidentified road user who flees immediately
thereafter.
A. Hit and Run cases C. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
B. Motor vehicle traffic accident D. Non motor vehicle none traffic
accident

173. Separation of traffic units in a vehicular accident is

referred to as_________________.
A. final position C. hazards
B. disengagement D. stopping
174. Seeing, feeling or hearing and understanding of an unusual or unexpected condition indicative of
a sign that the accident might takes place.
A. perception of hazards C. starts of evasive action
B. initial contact D. maximum engagement
175. An enforcement action which the violator is commanded to appear in court without detaining
him.
A. traffic arrest C. traffic citation
B. traffic warning D. dogwatch
176. Marks left on the roadway by tires when the brakes were applied strongly, hence the wheels
locked, and not free to rotate.
A. skid marks C. scuff marks
B. key event D. debris
177. Used when traffic enforcer observed a minor violation but preoccupied at a moment.
A. visual warning C. verbal warning
B. written warning D. oral warning 178. Considered as emergency
vehicle are/is:
1. Police car on call 3. Ambulance on call
2. Fire truck on call 4. Physician’s car
A. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4 D. Only 4

179. Motor vehicle used by ambassador of Singapore is called________________.

A. government C. diplomatic
B. foreign D. gate away
180. What is the most common cause of road accident in the Philippines?
A. road condition C. pedestrian
 B. whether condition D. reckless driving
181. What is the general rule for the movement of vehicular traffic in the Philippines?
A. “keep to the left” C. none of these
B. “keep to the right” D. “watch out”
182. Movement of persons, good, and vehicles either powered by an animal or an animal- drawn
vehicle on by combustion system from one place to another.
A. Engineering C. Traffic
B. Traffic management D. Construction
183. Systematic examination of all facts relating to conditions, actions and physical features
associated with motor collision.
A. traffic accident investigation C. traffic engineering
B. hit and run investigation D. traffic collision
184. What are the devices mounted on a portable support where a message to the road users is
conveyed by means of words or symbols
A. traffic light C. traffic island
B. traffic signs D. pavement marking
185. It warn road users of the danger that lies ahead of the road and its nature.
A. informative signs C. warning signs
B. regulatory signs D. all of these
186. The effectiveness of traffic law enforcement program is best measured by which of the following.
A. Decrease in the ratio of convictions to enforcement actions
B. Reduction of traffic accidents and delay
C. Increase in traffic enforcement actions
D. None of the foregoing
187. When you combine verbal warning and citations in the traffic enforcement you are performing
or issuing:
A. Traffic rules implementation C. Citation warnings
B. Traffic consultation D. Written warnings
188. You are a police officer who wants to determine whether a driver is authorized to drive. What is
the evidence that you will ask him to show to prove that he is allowed by the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) to operate a vehicle on public highways?
A. driver’s ID C. driver’s license
B. franchise D. operator’s license
189. How should a driver approach an intersection? A. Be at the right of way C. Be at the full stop
B. Give a signal D. Overtake other vehicles

190. Which of the following evidence is important to gather from fatal motor crash?
1. Spare tire 3. Unusual odor
2. Footwear of driver and skid mark of vehicle 4. Driver’s license
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 c. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3 d. 3 and 4
191. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from collision course or otherwise avoid hazard.
A. Start of evasive action C. Point of no escape
B. Point of possible perception D. Final position
192. Painted on the pavement and placed at intersections and other places to provide pedestrians
with safety zone when crossing:
A. Center C. Cross walk
B. Lane D. Stop lines
193. A device mounted on a portable support where a message is conveyed by means of words or
symbols, officially erected or installed for the purpose of regulating warning or guiding traffic.
A. Center line C. Refuge Island
B. Stop line D. Traffic Signs
194. Motor vehicle accident occurs at a place other than on a highway:
 A.Motor vehicle non-traffic accident B. Motor vehicle traffic accident
D. Non-motor vehicle traffic accident C. Motor vehicle accident

195. Friction mark on a pavement made by a tire, which is both rotating a slipping is called:
A. Centrifugal skid C. Scuff mark
B. Centrifugal force D. Skid mark
196. A motor vehicular accident resulting to the death of a puppy.
A. Fatal accident C. Property damage
B. Non-fatal accident D. Vehicular accident
197. Frontal collision of the vehicles is known as________________.
A. Full impact collision C. Frontal collision
B. Head on collision D. Collision
198. Poor control measures as a major cause of traffic congestion is characterized by:
1. Narrow bridges and absence of catwalk to control pedestrians
2. Lack of traffic enforcers along intersections
3. Lack of discipline among drivers and other road users
4. Insufficient mechanical control devices and ineffective traffic officers
5. Corruption of traffic enforcers
A. 1, 2 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 5 D. 3, 4 and 5
199. Human errors as one of the cause of traffic congestion is best characterized by_______________.
1. Poor legislative activities
2. Slow drivers or bad driving habit
3. Lack of foresight on the part of pedestrians
4. Presence of traffic officers
A. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3
B. 3 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 4
200. Detection, apprehension and penalization of traffic violators are known as_______________.
A. Traffic Engineering C. Traffic Enforcement
B. Traffic Economy D. Traffic Ecology
201. One of the objectives of traffic engineering is to achieve efficient, free, and rapid flow of traffic,
which means:
A. Motorists and other road users can avoid accidents
B. Motorists and other road users will enjoy their ride
C. Motorists and other road users can reach their destination on time
D. None of them
202. Safety campaign is an important aspect of traffic safety education because:
A. It is designed to make road users behave more safely
B. It informs the public of any updates in traffic
C. It focuses on the strict compliance to traffic signs
D. It can prevent accident
203. Land Transportation Office is part of what pillar of traffic management?
A. Engineering C. Education
B. Enforcement D. Ecology
204. A professional driver is one who operates a motor
vehicle__________________________.
A. For private or public use
B. Who is skilled and has broad experience in handling any type of motor vehicle
C. For hire or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle, whether for private use
for hire to the public
D. Which is strictly for hire
205. The privilege of immediate use of roadway in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian.
 A. Immunity C. Right of way
B. Leniency D. Giving way
206. When two vehicles approach an intersection at approximately the same time, which shall give
the right of way?
A. The vehicle coming from the right C. The vehicle coming from the center
B. The vehicle coming from the left D. The one which arrives there first 207.
When approaching in an intersection where the flashing yellow is on, the motorist should:
A. Stop and proceed with caution
B. Slow down and proceed with caution
C. Reduce speed
D. Give way to motor vehicles coming from the opposite direction 208. Traffic
officers who are tasked to direct traffic should do it:
A. In the right side of the intersection so that he will not be sideswiped
B. In the left side of the intersection for clearer view of the traffic volume
C. Either on the left or right side of the intersection so that he can adjust to the situation
D . In the center of the intersection
209. To ensure a deterrent effect of traffic patrolling, which of the following should not be done?
1. Make sure that you are seen by other motorists
2. Be in full view while patrolling/inspecting moving vehicles
3. Spend more time where motorists or drivers fail to be aware of their common bad driving
habits
4. Delay enforcement actions against habitual violators
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3 D. 3 and 4
210. Law concerning authority of the MMDA to manage traffic in metropolitan Manila area:
A. RA 4136 C. RA 7924
B. RA 6539 D. RA 8551
211. A driver who was in traffic accident is justified to leave from the accident area, if any of the
circumstances below are present, except:
A. He is in imminent danger of being harmed by other persons by reason of an accident
B. He surrenders to proper authority
C. He summons the assistance of a physician or nurse to aid the victim
D. He hides from the police for justifiable cause 212. The expiry period of student driver’s permit is not
beyond______________.
A. 12 months C. 6 months
B. 18 months D. 3 years
213. The minimum age for professional driver’s license applicant is______________.
A. 16 C. 18
B. 17 D. 21
214. What is the minimum age for non-professional driver’s license applicant?
A. 16 C. 18
B. 17 D. 21
215. When the applicant for student driver’s permit is between 16-18 years old, the most important
document he should submit is________________.
A. . Birth certificate C. Voter’s I.D.
B. Passport D. Parent’s consent
216. What the chronological arrangement of the color of the traffic lights from the top?
A. Yellow, red, green C. Red, yellow, green
B. Green, red, yellow D. Green, yellow, red
217. While approaching an intersection , the green traffic light is on, however, a police officer
suddenly proceed to the center and signals a motorist to stop. What should the motorist do?
A. Ignore the police officer and proceed with caution
B. Ignore the traffic light and come to a full stop
C. Ignore both the police officer and traffic light and cross the intersection
D. Ignore the police officer and stop only when second signal is made
218. When approaching in an intersection where the flashing yellow is on, the motorist
should_________________.
A. Stop and proceed with caution
B. Slow down and proceed with caution
C. Reduce speed
D. Give way to motor vehicles coming from the opposite direction