Civil Engineering Mcqs

Which of the following is known as design capacity ?

(A) basic capacity

(B) theoretical capacity

(C) possible capacity

(D) practical capacity

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Desire lines are plotted in_________________?

(A) traffic volume studies

(B) speed studies

(C) accident studies

(D) origin and destination studies

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Length of a vehicle affects________________?

(A) width of traffic lanes

(B) extra width of pavement and minimum turning radius

(C) width of shoulders and parking facilities

(D) clearance to be provided under structures such as overbridges, under-bridges etc

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Which of the following methods is preferred for collecting origin and destination data for a small area like a mass business center or a large intersection ?

(A) road side interview method

(B) license plate method

(C) return postcard method

(D) home interview method

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Select the correct statement__________________?

(A) Traffic volume should always be more than traffic capacity

(B) Traffic capacity should always be more than traffic volume

(C) Spot speed is the average speed of a vehicle at a specified section

(D) 85th percentile speed is more than 98th percentile speed

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For highway geometric design purposes the speed used is________________?

(A) 15th percentile

(B) 50 “”percentile

(C) 85th percentile

(D) 98 “”percentile

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The most efficient traffic signal system is________________?

(A) simultaneous system

(B) alternate system

(C) flexible progressive system

(D) simple progressive system

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Which of the following is indicated by a warning sign ?

(A) level crossing

(B) no parking

(C) end of speed limit

(D) overtaking prohibited

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