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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) 70 mph
B) 80 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 50 mph
  • 2. What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
A) Speed up
B) Take a U-turn
C) Prepare to stop
D) Proceed with caution
  • 3. Which of the following is a common cause of highway accidents?
A) Listening to music
B) Eating while driving
C) Distracted driving
D) Following speed limits
  • 4. Why is wearing a seatbelt important for highway safety?
A) Increases the chance of surviving an accident
B) Reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash
C) Avoiding a ticket
D) Improve fuel efficiency
  • 5. What should you do before changing lanes on the highway?
A) Signal right and change lanes quickly
B) Honk at other drivers
C) Text a friend
D) Check mirrors and blind spots
  • 6. What should you do if you witness a highway accident?
A) Call emergency services and provide assistance if possible
B) Ignore it and continue driving
C) Take pictures and post on social media
D) Blame the drivers involved
  • 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) Gently apply the brakes and steer straight
B) Swerve sharply to the side
C) Accelerate to regain control
D) Close your eyes and pray
  • 9. What does a flashing red traffic light mean on the highway?
A) Stop
B) Proceed with caution
C) Speed up
D) The light is broken
  • 10. According to the WHO, how many people are estimated to be killed in traffic collisions each year?
A) Approximately 500,000 people.
B) Less than 100,000 people.
C) Around 750,000 people.
D) More than 1 million people.
  • 11. Which type of road typically has the highest fatality rate per billion-travel-kilometres?
A) All have similar rates.
B) Urban streets.
C) Major highways.
D) Rural roads.
  • 12. Which type of roads are often designed to minimize and attenuate crashes?
A) Rural roads.
B) Major highways.
C) All road types equally.
D) Urban streets.
  • 13. What was required in 19th century Britain for powered vehicles?
A) A person carrying a red flag
B) A blue flag warning
C) A green light signal
D) No specific requirements
  • 14. What did safety laws drive off the streets in the context of road use?
A) Bicycles
B) Pedestrians
C) Playing children
D) Motorized vehicles
  • 15. Where were walkers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and scooters ghettoized to?
A) Central streets
B) The margins
C) Dedicated lanes only
D) Parks and recreational areas
  • 16. Which organization provides guidelines for comparing traffic accident data between countries?
A) WHO/IRTAD
B) FIA
C) IIHS
D) NHTSA
  • 17. What is a traffic calming measure that has been shown to reduce collisions at intersections?
A) Mini-traffic circles
B) Cambered roads
C) Speed bumps
D) Rumble strips
  • 18. What is the principle of organization that gives preferential treatment to active modes of transport?
A) Filtered Permeability
B) Shared space schemes
C) 3-Way Offset
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) Four-way intersections
D) Boulevards
  • 20. What feature of modern safety barriers helps minimize the risk to car occupants?
A) They are painted bright colors
B) They absorb impact energy
C) They are made from wood
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) Rumble strips
C) Grooves cut into the surface
D) Porous bitumen surfacing
  • 22. What can cause poor wet-weather traction on roads?
A) Smooth asphalt surfaces or polished stone aggregate
B) Grooves cut into the surface
C) Porous bitumen surfacing
D) Cambered road surfaces
  • 23. What type of lane markers are not used in icy regions due to potential damage from snowplows?
A) Botts' dots
B) Cat's eyes
C) Reflective raised pavement markers
D) Painted lines
  • 24. What material is used in road signs and pavement markings to reflect light efficiently?
A) Plastic beads
B) Metal strips
C) Small glass spheres or prisms
D) Wooden panels
  • 25. What is a common feature in pedestrian areas to slow down cars?
A) Cambered surfaces
B) Grooves cut into the surface
C) Rumble strips
D) Speed bumps
  • 26. What can cause hydroplaning on roads?
A) Insufficiently sloped or poorly drained pavement
B) Porous bitumen surfacing
C) Cambered road surfaces
D) Grooves cut into the surface
  • 27. What is a major risk when turning across traffic?
A) Collision with oncoming traffic
B) Getting lost
C) Running out of fuel
D) Sudden tire puncture
  • 28. What is an alternative to 'tone bands' that provides both visual and audible/vibratory warnings?
A) Raised Rib markings
B) Concrete barriers
C) Steel dividers
D) Toll booths
  • 29. Which group is responsible for providing safe roads primarily?
A) Government
B) Private sector only
C) Non-profit organizations
D) Individual citizens
  • 30. What is a role of dunnage bags in cargo transport?
A) Enhance driver visibility
B) Improve fuel efficiency
C) Increase cargo weight
D) Prevent the load from moving during transport
  • 31. What concept did Hans Monderman develop in the 1990s?
A) Traffic calming
B) Woonerven
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) 1965
B) 2013
C) 2020
D) 1991
  • 33. What percentage of global road traffic deaths are young adults aged between 15 and 44 years?
A) 79%
B) 59%
C) 69%
D) 49%
  • 34. What percentage of the world's road fatalities occur in low-income and middle-income countries?
A) 85%
B) 91%
C) 81%
D) 75%
  • 35. What initiative has been assessing major roads in Europe since 1999?
A) EuropeSafetyAssessment
B) EuroSafeRoads
C) European Road Safety Initiative
D) EuroRAP
  • 36. Which country has proposed constructing pedestrian footpaths and crossings to reduce road deaths?
A) United States
B) Costa Rica
C) Japan
D) Germany
  • 37. What percentage of road deaths in Costa Rica are pedestrians?
A) 57%
B) 25%
C) 40%
D) 70%
  • 38. How many countries have adequate laws addressing all five risk factors for road safety?
A) 40 countries
B) 28 countries
C) 35 countries
D) 50 countries
  • 39. By what percentage did the number of designated traffic officers in the UK fall between 1999 and 2004?
A) 21%
B) 15%
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) RoadPeace
C) The Automobile Association
D) National Association of City Transportation Officials
  • 41. Which campaign has been ongoing in the US since the 1970s?
A) Designated driver campaign
B) Green Cross Code
C) Think!
D) Decade of Action
  • 42. In shared spaces, who is given priority over motorists?
A) Drivers of emergency vehicles
B) Pedestrians
C) Motorists
D) Cyclists
  • 43. What should you do at a bus stop to ensure safety?
A) Board or alight wherever convenient
B) Run to catch the bus if it's about to leave
C) Always follow the queue
D) Stand close to the curb regardless of traffic
  • 44. What is a benefit of intersection daylighting?
A) Eliminates pedestrian crossings
B) Reduces road width
C) Enhances visibility
D) Increases vehicle speed
  • 45. What percentage of highway crashes occur near toll collection booths?
A) 23%
B) 36.8%
C) 54.3%
D) 30%
  • 46. What is prohibited for pedestrians in some jurisdictions?
A) Jaywalking may be prohibited
B) Using pedestrian signals
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) Florida
B) New York
C) California
D) Texas
  • 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) Use helmets only if they are stylish
C) Avoid wearing any protective gear
D) Only wear helmets in certain weather conditions
  • 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) Comprehensive insurance
D) Liability insurance
  • 52. What is a reason for the underestimation of motorway capacity in developing nations?
A) Overestimated traffic volumes
B) Limited construction technology
C) Suppressed demand for road travel
D) Excessive toll collection
  • 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) 25–35 years
B) 15–29 years
C) 30–44 years
D) 10–20 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) 50 percent
D) 37 percent
  • 56. What did shared space aim to eliminate?
A) Pedestrian crossings only
B) Many traditional safety features
C) All traffic lights
D) Cycle lanes exclusively
  • 57. Who suggested that many safety features might be self-defeating due to increased speeding?
A) The Pedestrians' Association
B) Belisha Beacons
C) John Adams
D) Hans Monderman
  • 58. What percentage of rural road deaths occur on single carriageways in Britain?
A) 70%
B) 90%
C) 80%
D) 60%
  • 59. Which campaign encourages seatbelt use in the UK?
A) Clunk Click Every Trip
B) Think!
C) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
D) Green Cross Code
  • 60. Which campaign encourages seatbelt use in the UK since 1971?
A) Decade of Action
B) Think!
C) Clunk Click Every Trip
D) Speeding. No one thinks big of you.
  • 61. How many member states and observer countries were reported on by the OECD's ITF/IRTAD in 2020?
A) 50
B) 34
C) 62
D) 37
  • 62. What proportion of rural car occupant casualties are due to hitting roadside objects like trees in Britain?
A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 40%
  • 63. Which system assists drivers by improving vehicle stability?
A) Bluetooth connectivity
B) Heated seats
C) Electronic Stability Control
D) Automatic transmission systems
  • 64. What do TSR and the Road to Zero Coalition work alongside?
A) Government policies
B) Space exploration programs
C) Military operations
D) Educational institutions
  • 65. Which practice helps prevent dooring incidents?
A) Opening the door quickly with your dominant hand
B) Practicing the 'Dutch reach'
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) Traffic lights
B) Cycle lanes
C) Belisha beacons
D) 'Living streets'
  • 67. What percentage of road fatalities occurred on rural roads in the European Union in 2015?
A) 23%
B) 36.8%
C) 54.3%
D) 30%
  • 68. How do truck drivers indicate they are parked on the hard shoulder in the UK?
A) By putting their cab seat behind their truck
B) By parking perpendicular to traffic
C) By turning off their hazard lights
D) By using electronic signals
  • 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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