Highway safety - Quiz
  • 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) 50 mph
C) 70 mph
D) 60 mph
  • 2. What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
A) Speed up
B) Take a U-turn
C) Proceed with caution
D) Prepare to stop
  • 3. Which of the following is a common cause of highway accidents?
A) Eating while driving
B) Following speed limits
C) Distracted driving
D) Listening to music
  • 4. Why is wearing a seatbelt important for highway safety?
A) Improve fuel efficiency
B) Reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash
C) Increases the chance of surviving an accident
D) Avoiding a ticket
  • 5. What should you do before changing lanes on the highway?
A) Signal right and change lanes quickly
B) Text a friend
C) Check mirrors and blind spots
D) Honk at other drivers
  • 6. What should you do if you witness a highway accident?
A) Ignore it and continue driving
B) Blame the drivers involved
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) Stay in the middle of the road
B) Move to the shoulder and turn on hazard lights
C) Keep driving to the nearest exit
D) Wait for help in the car
  • 8. What should you do if you experience a tire blowout on the highway?
A) Swerve sharply to the side
B) Close your eyes and pray
C) Accelerate to regain control
D) Gently apply the brakes and steer straight
  • 9. What does a flashing red traffic light mean on the highway?
A) Stop
B) The light is broken
C) Proceed with caution
D) Speed up
  • 10. According to the WHO, how many people are estimated to be killed in traffic collisions each year?
A) Approximately 500,000 people.
B) Around 750,000 people.
C) More than 1 million 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) All have similar rates.
C) Major highways.
D) Rural roads.
  • 12. Which type of roads are often designed to minimize and attenuate crashes?
A) Urban streets.
B) All road types equally.
C) Rural roads.
D) Major highways.
  • 13. What was required in 19th century Britain for powered vehicles?
A) No specific requirements
B) A green light signal
C) A blue flag warning
D) A person carrying a red flag
  • 14. What did safety laws drive off the streets in the context of road use?
A) Pedestrians
B) Bicycles
C) Motorized vehicles
D) Playing children
  • 15. Where were walkers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and scooters ghettoized to?
A) The margins
B) Central streets
C) Parks and recreational areas
D) Dedicated lanes only
  • 16. Which organization provides guidelines for comparing traffic accident data between countries?
A) FIA
B) WHO/IRTAD
C) NHTSA
D) IIHS
  • 17. What is a traffic calming measure that has been shown to reduce collisions at intersections?
A) Cambered roads
B) Mini-traffic circles
C) Speed bumps
D) Rumble strips
  • 18. What is the principle of organization that gives preferential treatment to active modes of transport?
A) 3-Way Offset
B) Shared space schemes
C) Filtered Permeability
D) Fused Grid
  • 19. What type of road layout is recommended for new neighborhood networks to reduce cut-through traffic?
A) Highways
B) Loops or dead-end streets
C) Boulevards
D) Four-way intersections
  • 20. What feature of modern safety barriers helps minimize the risk to car occupants?
A) They are made from wood
B) They absorb impact energy
C) They are painted bright colors
D) They have reflective surfaces
  • 21. What is a common feature of roads to prevent frost damage and increase traction?
A) Cambered (crowned) surfaces
B) Grooves cut into the surface
C) Porous bitumen surfacing
D) Rumble strips
  • 22. What can cause poor wet-weather traction on roads?
A) Cambered road surfaces
B) Smooth asphalt surfaces or polished stone aggregate
C) Grooves cut into the surface
D) Porous bitumen surfacing
  • 23. What type of lane markers are not used in icy regions due to potential damage from snowplows?
A) Painted lines
B) Reflective raised pavement markers
C) Botts' dots
D) Cat's eyes
  • 24. What material is used in road signs and pavement markings to reflect light efficiently?
A) Small glass spheres or prisms
B) Plastic beads
C) Metal strips
D) Wooden panels
  • 25. What is a common feature in pedestrian areas to slow down cars?
A) Speed bumps
B) Rumble strips
C) Grooves cut into the surface
D) Cambered surfaces
  • 26. What can cause hydroplaning on roads?
A) Porous bitumen surfacing
B) Cambered road surfaces
C) Insufficiently sloped or poorly drained pavement
D) Grooves cut into the surface
  • 27. What is a major risk when turning across traffic?
A) Sudden tire puncture
B) Running out of fuel
C) Getting lost
D) Collision with oncoming traffic
  • 28. What is an alternative to 'tone bands' that provides both visual and audible/vibratory warnings?
A) Toll booths
B) Steel dividers
C) Raised Rib markings
D) Concrete barriers
  • 29. Which group is responsible for providing safe roads primarily?
A) Individual citizens
B) Non-profit organizations
C) Private sector only
D) Government
  • 30. What is a role of dunnage bags in cargo transport?
A) Enhance driver visibility
B) Increase cargo weight
C) Prevent the load from moving during transport
D) Improve fuel efficiency
  • 31. What concept did Hans Monderman develop in the 1990s?
A) Pedestrian crossings
B) Traffic calming
C) 'Shared space'
D) Woonerven
  • 32. In what year did the OECD's International Transport Forum report key figures for 37 member states?
A) 1991
B) 2013
C) 1965
D) 2020
  • 33. What percentage of global road traffic deaths are young adults aged between 15 and 44 years?
A) 59%
B) 69%
C) 49%
D) 79%
  • 34. What percentage of the world's road fatalities occur in low-income and middle-income countries?
A) 91%
B) 81%
C) 75%
D) 85%
  • 35. What initiative has been assessing major roads in Europe since 1999?
A) EuroSafeRoads
B) EuroRAP
C) EuropeSafetyAssessment
D) European Road Safety Initiative
  • 36. Which country has proposed constructing pedestrian footpaths and crossings to reduce road deaths?
A) Costa Rica
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) United States
  • 37. What percentage of road deaths in Costa Rica are pedestrians?
A) 70%
B) 40%
C) 25%
D) 57%
  • 38. How many countries have adequate laws addressing all five risk factors for road safety?
A) 40 countries
B) 50 countries
C) 28 countries
D) 35 countries
  • 39. By what percentage did the number of designated traffic officers in the UK fall between 1999 and 2004?
A) 15%
B) 21%
C) 25%
D) 10%
  • 40. Which organization was formed in 1991 to advocate for better road safety and founded World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims?
A) International Municipal Signal Association
B) National Association of City Transportation Officials
C) The Automobile Association
D) RoadPeace
  • 41. Which campaign has been ongoing in the US since the 1970s?
A) Decade of Action
B) Green Cross Code
C) Think!
D) Designated driver campaign
  • 42. In shared spaces, who is given priority over motorists?
A) Pedestrians
B) Drivers of emergency vehicles
C) Cyclists
D) Motorists
  • 43. What should you do at a bus stop to ensure safety?
A) Run to catch the bus if it's about to leave
B) Board or alight wherever convenient
C) Stand close to the curb regardless of traffic
D) Always follow the queue
  • 44. What is a benefit of intersection daylighting?
A) Reduces road width
B) Increases vehicle speed
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) Using pedestrian signals
B) Jaywalking may be prohibited
C) Crossing streets at designated crosswalks
D) Walking on sidewalks
  • 47. In which country were the highest total deaths from vehicle-debris crashes recorded in 2011 according to NHTSA?
A) Texas
B) California
C) Florida
D) New York
  • 48. What is one method used to stabilize and secure cargo during road transport?
A) Stacking tightly
B) Tying with ropes
C) Using dunnage bags
D) Covering with tarps
  • 49. What is a common requirement for pedal cyclists regarding helmets?
A) Avoid wearing any protective gear
B) Only wear helmets in certain weather conditions
C) Wear a bicycle helmet
D) Use helmets only if they are stylish
  • 50. What should you do to ensure safety when exiting a car?
A) Exit from the driver's side
B) Open the door quickly with your dominant hand
C) Practice the 'Dutch reach' technique
D) Check mirrors only after opening the door
  • 51. What type of insurance adjusts costs according to driving patterns?
A) Pay-as-you-drive insurance
B) Liability insurance
C) Collision insurance
D) Comprehensive insurance
  • 52. What is a reason for the underestimation of motorway capacity in developing nations?
A) Limited construction technology
B) Excessive toll collection
C) Suppressed demand for road travel
D) Overestimated traffic volumes
  • 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) 30–44 years
C) 10–20 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) 50 percent
B) 60 percent
C) 37 percent
D) 25 percent
  • 56. What did shared space aim to eliminate?
A) Pedestrian crossings only
B) Cycle lanes exclusively
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) Hans Monderman
B) John Adams
C) Belisha Beacons
D) The Pedestrians' Association
  • 58. What percentage of rural road deaths occur on single carriageways in Britain?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 90%
D) 80%
  • 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) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
B) Clunk Click Every Trip
C) Think!
D) Decade of Action
  • 61. How many member states and observer countries were reported on by the OECD's ITF/IRTAD in 2020?
A) 37
B) 34
C) 50
D) 62
  • 62. What proportion of rural car occupant casualties are due to hitting roadside objects like trees in Britain?
A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 20%
D) 50%
  • 63. Which system assists drivers by improving vehicle stability?
A) Electronic Stability Control
B) Bluetooth connectivity
C) Automatic transmission systems
D) Heated seats
  • 64. What do TSR and the Road to Zero Coalition work alongside?
A) Government policies
B) Military operations
C) Space exploration programs
D) Educational institutions
  • 65. Which practice helps prevent dooring incidents?
A) Practicing the 'Dutch reach'
B) Opening the door quickly with your dominant hand
C) Exiting from the driver's side
D) Checking mirrors only before driving off
  • 66. Which concept shares similarities with shared spaces by reducing traffic speeds in community zones?
A) Cycle lanes
B) Belisha beacons
C) Traffic lights
D) 'Living streets'
  • 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 parking perpendicular to traffic
B) By turning off their hazard lights
C) By putting their cab seat behind their truck
D) By using electronic signals
  • 69. How many stars represent the best survivability features in a road according to EuroRAP?
A) 2 stars
B) 3 stars
C) 4 stars
D) 5 stars
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