TMAIN ALPHA 1 - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary objective of traffic management?
A) To issue traffic tickets to all motorists
B) To prevent pedestrians from using public roads
C) To increase the number of vehicles on the road
D) To ensure safe, orderly, and efficient movement of people and vehicles
  • 2. What should a driver do when approaching a red traffic light?
A) Stop before the designated stop line
B) Proceed if no other vehicle is visible
C) Speed up to cross the intersection
D) Honk continuously
  • 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 implies corruption
C) It is a leading question
D) It is a presumption that it is a false arrest action
  • 4. A traffic patrol not engaged in taking action against a particular violator: should without any instruction
A) Keep off congested routes but in a location to spot traffic violations
B) Maintain visible patrol continuously
C) Use its own discretion in achieving maximum efficiency
D) Park in position visible to motorists to act as deterrent
  • 5. Most common defect attributed to the human element in cases of traffic vehicular accidents.
A) Attitudinal
B) Decision
C) Perceptual
D) Intellectual
  • 6. This represents the ratio of traffic arrests, citations and warnings to the frequency of traffic accidents.
A) Crime rate
B) Enforcement tax
C) Crime Index
D) Non-index crime
  • 7. It is the sum of indulgence or restraint by the public in judging the reasonableness of the traffic enforcement program.
A) In the hole enforcement
B) All of these
C) Traffic tolerance
D) Fair play enforcement
  • 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 due to drunk driving
B) Cross traffic accidents
C) Accidents involving right of way
D) Accidents of confusion
  • 10. Statistically it is considered as the most common reason for public utility vehicular accidents.
A) Not observing the proper distance and following too close
B) Recklessness
C) Unnecessary speed
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 driver
B) The injured by-standers
C) The brakes
D) The tires
  • 12. The predominant factor which causes traffic accidents.
A) Traffic educational background of the traffic law violators
B) Speeding
C) Human behaviour
D) Unsafe road conditions
  • 13. To best determine the proper distribution of personnel the best criterion would be the number of:
A) Reported accidents
B) Accidents involving negligence
C) Fatal accidents
D) Amount of traffic using the public road
  • 14. The standard behind selective enforcement in traffic control.
A) Direction of enforcement activities to areas prone to traffic danger
B) Concentration of enforcement activities during peak traffic hours
C) Selection of strategic areas for strict enforcement
D) A warning for minor offenses
  • 15. The fundamental rule in traffic accident investigation.
A) Consider road conditions
B) Consider the violation of traffic law
C) Look for the key event
D) Consider the degree of damage or injury
  • 16. In implementing new parking regulations it is most advisable to utilize.
A) Issue citation
B) Written warning
C) Verbal warning
D) Traffic arrest
  • 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) Department of Transportation and Communication
B) Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board
C) Metro Manila Development Authority
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) Direct the driver to the nearest short cut without passing the route
C) Call his superior office for the prompt decision.
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) Park his vehicle in the center of the intersection to help control and direct traffic flow
B) Park near the intersection within view of passing vehicles to act as deterrent
C) Give an extra attention to the particular intersection but cruise all areas within his jurisdiction.
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) When and where the accident occurred
D) Seriousness of the injury
  • 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 vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction or on the wrong side of the road
B) If the driver failed to observe the right of way
C) All of the foregoing
D) If the driver did not obey the traffic signal
  • 24. Refers to the distance traveled before applying the brakes
A) Coefficient of friction
B) Reaction time
C) Drag factor
D) Maximum accident speed
  • 25. The measurement of the maximum frictional resistance of pavements.
A) Drag factor
B) Skid marks
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 driver on the left
B) The faster vehicle
C) The slower vehicle
D) The driver on the right
  • 27. An executive function, which includes planning, directing, organizing, supervising, coordinating, operating, recording and budgeting the affairs of traffic.
A) All of these
B) Traffic management
C) Traffic supervision
D) Traffic law enforcement
  • 28. Agency which regulates and prescribes transport routes for public utility vehicles.
A) LTFRB
B) LTO
C) MMDA
D) DOTC
  • 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) Simulated system
B) Simple progressive system
C) Alternative system
D) Fixed time signal
  • 30. Number of days which constitutes the physical cycle or man's cycle of strength.
A) 21
B) 28
C) 33
D) 23
  • 31. It refers to the right to proceed ahead of another vehicle or pedestrian?
A) Go
B) Right-of-way
C) All of these
D) Last clear chance
  • 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) 4
B) 5
C) 2
D) 1
  • 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) Motor vehicle traffic accident
C) Non motor vehicle non traffic accident
D) Hit and run accident
  • 34. It refers to the separation of traffic units involved in a vehicular accident.
A) Hazards
B) Disengagement
C) Final position
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) Point of no escape
C) Perception of hazards
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 19-05
B) Memorandum circular 19-0005
C) Section 55 of R.A. 4136
D) Memorandum circular 19-005
  • 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) 2 days
B) 72 hours
C) 7 days
D) I days
  • 38. What refers to an occurrence in a sequence of events, which usually produces unintended death, injury or property damage?
A) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
B) Motor vehicle 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 direction
B) Traffic supervision
C) All of these
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) None of these
B) Traffic direction
C) Traffic control
D) Traffic supervision
  • 41. Prohibitive signs and restrictive signs shall have:
A) White background with black symbols and red border
B) Red background with white symbols and red border
C) Blue background and white symbols
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) Non motor vehicle traffic accident
B) Non motor vehicle non-traffic accident
C) Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
D) 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) 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) Colorum
B) FX
C) Mega taxi
D) Tricycle
  • 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 prevent traffic accidents
D) To apprehend traffic law 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) Alternative system
D) Flexible progressive system
  • 47. All signals along a given street always show the same indication at the same time.
A) Flexible progressive system
B) Alternative system
C) Simple progressive 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) Warning lights
C) Traffic islands
D) Traffic light signals
  • 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) Two years
B) Three years
C) Four years
D) One year
  • 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) Perception of hazard
B) Start of evasive action
C) Maximum engagement
D) Initial contact
  • 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) Metal
C) Blood
D) Hair
  • 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 signs
C) Pavement markings
D) Traffic islands
  • 54. Any motor vehicle accident that result in injuries other than fatal to one or more persons.
A) Traffic accident
B) Fatal accident
C) Non-fatal injury accident
D) Property damage accident
  • 55. Refers to traffic signs intended to warn road users of special obligations.
A) Regulatory signs
B) Informative signs
C) Danger warning signs
D) Mandatory signs
  • 56. It includes pedestrians, pedal cyclist, drivers and passengers utilizing the public roads.
A) Traffic system
B) Road users
C) Enforcement system
D) Road user 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) Punitive activities
B) All of these
C) Preventive activities
D) Persuasive 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 imprudence
B) Reckless driving
C) Reckless negligence
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) Apprehension
B) Prosecution
C) Defection
D) Adjudication
  • 60. Hazardous traffic law violations are:
A) Disregarding safety of others
B) Unsafe condition and unsafe behaviour
C) Obstructions
D) Physically handicapped drivers
  • 61. The theory which asserts that man exhibits a constant variation of life energy and mood state.
A) Right of way
B) Last clear chance
C) Biorhythm
D) None of the foregoing
  • 62. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contact is known as:
A) Coefficient of friction
B) Traffic jam
C) Contact damage
D) Attribute
  • 63. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or otherwise to avoid hazard.
A) Final position
B) Start of evasive action
C) Point of possible perception
D) Point of no escape
  • 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) Scuff marks
B) Skid marks
C) Pavement markings
D) All of these
  • 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) The offender would attend the hearing
C) The offense is serious
D) Detention is necessary to avoid continued violation
  • 67. What is the goal of Traffic safety education for drivers?
A) To give them actual application of traffic safety knowledge
B) To give them the basics regarding traffic safety
C) It is a pre-requisite for licenses
D) To impart traffic morality to drivers for safe movement on public roads
  • 68. They are objects commonly left at the scene of the collision involved in accidents.
A) Debris
B) Hazards
C) Scuff marks
D) Skid marks
  • 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) Prosecution
D) Adjudication
  • 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) Feeder roads
D) The harness
  • 72. The credit of having invented the internal combustion engine was given to a Frenchman named;
A) Etiene Leonir
B) Nicolas Otto
C) Gottlieb Daimler
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) Rome
B) Coliseum
C) Forum
D) Paris
  • 74. Refers to the main road as conduit system with a right of way ranging from 20 meters to 120 meters.
A) National roads
B) Provincial roads
C) City roads
D) Municipal roads
  • 75. Linkages between two municipalities with a right of way from 15 meters to 60 meters.
A) National roads
B) Provincial roads
C) Municipal roads
D) City roads
  • 76. A road intended for farm to market traffic.
A) Local collector road
B) Subway
C) Feeder road
D) Expressway
  • 77. A modern urban system of roadway above street level for
A) Major collector road
B) Skyway
C) Expressway
D) Subway
  • 78. A road intended for free flow vehicular movement.
A) Subway
B) Skyway
C) Subway
D) Expressway
  • 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) Black
D) Blue
  • 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) Maximizing the speed limit on all roads
C) Ensuring the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of people and goods
D) Minimizing the number of traffic signals
  • 82. Which of the following is a common traffic management strategy?
A) Reducing the number of lanes on highways
B) Signal timing optimization
C) Eliminating all speed limits
D) Ignoring traffic incidents to avoid congestion
  • 83. What is the primary purpose of a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane?
A) To allow motorcycles to bypass traffic
B) To encourage carpooling and reduce traffic congestion
C) To provide a lane for emergency vehicles only
D) To allow trucks to travel faster
  • 84. What is adaptive traffic control?
A) A system that adjusts traffic signal timings in real-time based on current traffic conditions
B) A system that randomly changes traffic signal timings
C) A system that keeps all traffic signals green
D) A system that turns off traffic signals during off-peak hours
  • 85. How do roundabouts primarily improve traffic flow?
A) By increasing the number of traffic signals
B) By allowing vehicles to make U-turns more easily
C) By eliminating pedestrian crossings
D) By reducing the number of conflict points compared to traditional intersections
  • 86. What role does technology play in modern traffic management?
A) Technology is used to increase speed limits
B) No role; traffic management is primarily manual
C) Technology is only used for displaying traffic maps to drivers
D) Technology enables real-time monitoring, data collection, and automated control of traffic systems
  • 87. What is the primary purpose of road signage?
A) To confuse drivers
B) To decorate the roadside
C) To communicate important information to drivers, such as directions, warnings, and regulations
D) To provide advertising space
  • 88. What is the first step an officer should take
    when arriving at an accident scene?
A) Begin interviewing witnesses
B) Immediately start taking photos
C) Move the vehicles off the road
D) Ensure the safety of all involved and prevent further accidents by securing the scene
  • 89. Why is documenting the accident scene important?
A) It is only important for major accidents
B) It is the responsibility of the insurance companies, not the police
C) It is not necessary if there are no injuries
D) Documentation provides a permanent record of the scene, which is crucial for analysis and legal proceedings
  • 90. What is the "point of impact" in accident investigation?
A) The location where the initial contact between vehicles or objects occurred
B) The location where the vehicles came to a final stop
C) The location where the accident was reported
D) The location where the most damage occurred
  • 91. Which of the following types of evidence is typically collected at an accident scene?
A) Only the driver's personal belongings
B) Only witness statements
C) Only vehicle damage
D) Vehicle damage, tire marks, debris, and witness statements
  • 92. How is the speed of a vehicle typically determined in an accident investigation?
A) By asking the driver
B) By guessing based on the damage
C) By the color of the vehicle
D) Through analysis of skid marks, vehicle damage, and sometimes using event data recorders (EDRs)
  • 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 direct traffic at the scene
D) To provide expert analysis of the mechanical and physical aspects of the accident
  • 94. Why are witness statements important in accident investigation?
A) Witnesses can provide valuable information about the events leading up to the accident
B) They are only useful if the witnesses are experts
C) They are not important; only physical evidence matters
D) They are only used to determine who is at fault
  • 95. What is defensive driving?
A) Driving without regard for traffic laws
B) Driving as fast as possible
C) Driving aggressively to avoid delays
D) Driving in a manner that anticipates potential hazards and avoids accidents
  • 96. What are the main causes of traffic accidents?
A) Driver error, impaired driving, and environmental factors
B) Only bad weather
C) Only road construction
D) Only mechanical failure of vehicles
  • 97. What is the "two-second rule" used for?
A) Measuring skid marks
B) Timing traffic signals
C) Maintaining a safe following distance
D) Determining how long to stop at a stop sign
  • 98. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
A) Slam on the brakes
B) Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction
C) Close your eyes and hope for the best
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 has no effect on reaction time
B) It only affects reaction time in older drivers
C) It decreases reaction time
D) It significantly increases reaction time
  • 100. What are the potential consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
A) No consequences if you drive carefully
B) Only a small fine
C) Only a temporary license suspension
D) Legal penalties, increased risk of accidents, and potential for serious injury or death
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