ee Bl Table of Contents Chapter 1 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING PEN AaK ee Ne REPRPRReBeeeeenn A SAS SERESSERRARERES Planning of National Roads Maximum Speed of Cars Capacity of Roads Turnouts Parking Maneuvers Provisions of Safety Sight Distance Curbs and Gutter Traffic Lanes Highway Intersections Road Barriers Sizes and Colors for Traffic Signs Pavement Markers Lane Lines, Barrier Lines, Edge Lines Pavement Messages and Pavement Markings Interchanges Prohibitions of Traffic Signs ‘Types of Pavements (Rigid and Flexible) Joints in Concrete Pavements California Bearing Ratio Modulus of Sub-grade Reaction Plate Load Test Thickness of Flexible Pavement Using Graphical Solution Asphalt Mixture Components of Pavements Geometric Shape of Traffic Signs Types of Crack and Wearing of Concrete Pavements Practical Problems of Highway Costing 88-90 90 - 118 119-125 125 - 126 126 - 127 128 - 130Table of Contents Chapter 2 TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWWAY ENGINEERING ‘Traffic Capacity ; Min, Radius of Curvature for Horizontal Curves = ~ 135 3, Fundamentals of Traffic Flow (Braking Distance, Stopping Distance) 141, i 4, Tractive Force, Rolling Resistance, Aerodynamic Resistance’ > 156 and Grade Resistance tse 5. _ Space Mean Speed, Time Mean Speed and Mean Free Speed, ~ 160 Standard Deviation ‘a. 6. Peak Hour Factor ‘st 173 7. Capacity of Roads/Time Headway ~174 8, _ Jam Density, Free-Flow Speed and Space Mean Speed 174-195 9, Highway Safety and Accident Analysts (Average Daily Traffic) 6 ~ 183 10. Crash Reduction Factor i 192 ~ 193 11. Traffic Queue Under-Saturated Infinite Queue . « Under-Saturated Finite Queue 194. 199 12. Stochastic Queue 200 ~ 29; 13, Service Rates of Ramps Connecting Freeways 201 ~ 293 14, Sight Distance, Braking Distance, Stopping Sight Distance, 203-22) Distance for Horizontal Road Surface 15. Vertical (Summit) Parabolic Curves 221-229 16. Vertical (Sag) Parabolic Curves 223-227 17, Unsymmetrical Parabolic Curves 227-232 18. Spiral Transition Curve 233-236 19, Passing Sight Distance (Overtaking Distance) on a Level Road § 236-245, 20. Sight Distance for Vertical Summit Curves urface 246-248 21. Stopping Sight Distance for Vertical Summi 248-250 251vw Table of Contents 22. Passing Sight 23. Hele Danes Vertical Curves a 24, Stopping Sight Distance i 7 mn Distance) for Sag Vertical Curves a 25. Sight Distance for Horizontal a a 26. ilesietis Areas of | Earthworks 256-261 7 monic (End Area Method and Volume with on Method 261 - 265 26, Fished Grade of Roadway 266-269 29, Limits of Free-Haul, Economical Haul and Overhaul Volume 268 - 269 30. Mass Diagram io Chapter 3 PORTS and Harbor 1, Harbors 273-275 2, Waves, Wind and Tides 275-292 3, Shallow Water Waves 293 - 294 4. Deep Water Waves 294-299 5, _ Significant Wave Height 299 - 300 6. _ Saint-Verant and Flamant Theory (Distance from Stillwater and Center of Rotation of the Wave 300 - 301 7, Long Waves 301 - 303, 8, _ Relation Between Deep-Water Wave Length and Shallow-Water Wave Length 303 - 304 9. Length of Fetch 304 - 305 10. Residual Water Level 305-307 11, Seistnic Forces Acting on Marine Structures 307 - 309 12. Angular Frequency of a Wave 309-31013. 14, 15. 16. 17. 18, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24, Table of Contents Mooring and Bollards Marine Structures Navigation Channels Wind Pressure and Wind Forces Acting on Vessels and Pier Maximum Width of Channels and Waterways Length and Width of Pier and Slip Elements of Standard Ships in Relation to Its Depth of Floatation Forms of Littoral Drift Motions of Ships Caused by Sea Water Waves Principal Dimensions of Vessel Dead Weight Tonnage, Gross Tonnage and Displacement Tonnage Design Water Depth 311-313 314-316 316-317 317-318 318-329 322-323 324-325 326 ~ 329 329-339 331-332 332 ~334 334-349y se —Se- — — Bo ah a eS [4.1 Problem: _] ible for zoning of What fee ejections and nal land ap ind zoning planes to be submitted to HLURB (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board) for approval? icjpal Planning " beopment Ofte (MPDO) b) City Planning Development Office and [ 1.3. Problem: National Roads are continuous in g that form part of the main tung’ systom; al roads leading to national ol® national seaports, parks or Coatttoee National arterial roads. are classifi, ‘ into different groups from the iewpeint o function: wet a) —North-south backbone (CPDO) . b) East-West Laterais ©) Provincial Planning Development °) Other Strategic Roads Office (PPDO) "Sd Allotthe 5S gq) Allofthe above 1.4 Problem: 1.2 Problem: mn The elements to Consider when The following elements are to be National ‘ Planning considered when planning Expressways: ‘onal Roads are: 1. Limited frontage access |. No frontage access ll. Development set well back from the t Development set well back from the highway f highway ll Grade separated intersections for lll All access to premises i extremely high flows and other Provincial roads Provided via intersecting expressways V. Number of ii i, 'V, Number of intersections to be minimized imesectons to be minimize . * V. Where necessary or for emergency v. oe at-grade channelized Purposes, parking/stopping to be other elements minor flows and Provided clear of the main nem carriageway, Vi. No roadside vendors a) |, Vand Vonly a) 1.11, Vand Vi only b) I, Ill, (Vand V only b) ot, il, V and VI only co) 1M, Wand V only c) AI, Mand Vonly "Sq Allotthe above ®S qd Allof the above ”Y ENGINEER! B problem: 4 3 around. communities py0888%. sures aimed at improving count nd reducing the volume of through ssl) Speide the community. Where a 's can be justified, the most important pyPerrerations are: o ‘the opportunity should be taken to 4 Teinforce the road hierarchy by downgrading the old road to discourage through traffic; ‘acces’ to the bypass should be restricted to only a few points where safe intersections and spur roads can be provided to line the existing network. Direct access from frontage land should not be permitted; iu. Provisions should be left for future expansion or development of the community but such developments should be served by service roads ‘and spur roads. a) land llonly b) land tl only c) land WMlonly 5 qd) Allofthe above Where a bypass cannot be justified, countermeasures should be implemented to slow down the speeds of through traffic as it passes through the community or trading centers as follows: 1. Warning signs and rumble strips can be used to alert drivers about speed- reducic.g devices ahead; ILA series of road humps increasing in height from 40 mm to around 80 mm can be used gradually to slow down traffic in pedestrian predominated area; mg a Road narrowing (with due regard for Capacity needs) can be used to induce ower speeds as traffic passes iy, {hough the community; and; |. In order to alert drivers that they are ‘entering a community, it is generally Tegarded that some form of gateway treatment on the approaches is beneficial (@g., substandard curve, tree lining, or even non-rigid gate structure), a) |, and IV only b) II, Mand IV only ©) |,Illand IV only 5S q@ Allofthe above When choosing a design speed for a road | Project, the following factors need to be considered: |. Function of the road Anticipated operating speed {il, ‘Anticipated speed limit IV. Economics a) |, land IV only b) Ii tlland IV only )llland IV only 5S q) Allof the above 1.8 Problem: On open country roads with no “blind comers” not closely bordered by habitation, the maximum speed for passenger cars and motorcycles is: 5S a) 80kph b) 60kph ) 40 kph d) 30 kph4.9 Problem: roads with no “blind rin’ osely bordered | by the maximum speed for motor a) 25kph [40 Problem "or boulevards clear of On pect seo comers” when so designated, the maximum speed for passenger cars and motorcycles is: CF c) 40kph nh a) 25kp 4) S0kph b) 60kph 1.11_Problem: ” lear of “through streets’ or boulevards c! tls with no “blind comers” when so designated, the maximum speed for motor trucks and buses is: a) 25kph ©) 20kph b) 40kph =P q) 30Kph 1.12 Problem: On city and municipal streets, with light traffic, when not designated “through streets’, the | ‘maximum speed for passenger cars, ‘motorcycles, motor trucks and buses is: a) 25kph ¢) Fb) 30kph 4) 40 kph 60 kph Through crowded streets, approgc intersections at “blind comers pec School zones passing other vehici¢o td are stationary, or for similar dangtieh Clreumstances, the maximum deus SP0d for passenger care, motorcycles, motor ty and buses is: sinter a) 25kph °) 30 kph "SF b) 20kph 9) 40kph SS 1.14 Problem: The maximum speed for Cars and in high-risk pedestrian areas is: motor 2) 25kph BH Gy 5g b) 50kph 4) ome ee The maximum speed for cars and in lowerisk pedestrian areas is; matt "5 a) 60 kph °) 25k b) 30kph d aK 45 koh ee The speed limit appropriate on roads where there are no footpaths and pedestrians are required to walk on the road is: © a) 40 kph 9 35 kph b) 30 kph d) 25 kphCARNE Daa 1.17 Problem: The speed limit appropri standard duplicated cariageny reat where there is only occasional access from adjoining properties is: a) 50 kph c) 60k b) 30kph aoe "Fd 80kph 1.18 Problem: The speed limit appropriate on a very hi jh standard expressways, whi ve Io crash rate is: " neh have low a) 45kph = Ec) 100 kph b) 60 kph 4) 75 kph 1.19 Problem: At the start of a new speed zone, a speed limit sign should be erected on the left and right sides of the road. Then within the first kilometer, there should be two (2) farther pairs of repeater speed limit signs. After that, repeater signs should be placed at spacing. oS a) thm ce) 500m b) 2km 4) 1.5km 20 Prob The speed limit appropriate on lower standard expressways. a) 50or 60 kph b) 600r75 kph c) 900r 100 kph B= g} 30 or 90 kph [4.24 Problem: _ “] t Is the maximum number of vehicles, which have a reasonable expectation of passing over a given section of a lane oF a roadway in one direction or In both directions during one hour under prevailing road and traffic conditions. a) Flow of traffic 5b) Road capacity ) Density d) Free flow 1.22 Problem: The capacity of a route can be affected by the following factors: 1. Number of lanes UL. Lane and shoulder width Ill. Terrain and road gradient IV. Traffic composition V. Side friction such as the presence of road furniture and pedestrians Vi. Intersection capacity (priority of movements, traffic signal phasing, number of lanes etc.) a) {Il land IV only b) Ii tll, Vand Vi only ) LIV, Vand Vionly 0S qd) Allof the above eo Ideal capacity of a road is: tS a) 2000vph b) 1800 vph ) 1400 vph d) 1200 vphrte ENGINEERING specific location of bs ined on nt consideration the deter following conditions: a gud a ; Tuna ac where pedestrians are 4. concentrate ‘Atumout may be placed at least 50. Metre fer a road ion . Minimum distance betroen Wo tive turnouts in one Sra ot be ss than SD ites in Sieben centers. In other srs, the minimum distance shall not {ess than 1 kilometer. cot on o imouts should be pl “ Ment to horizontal and. vertical curves that limits the sight distances in either direction. normally a) |ll,and IV only 7 |, land IV 5 o) |, andillonly 4) Alofthe above _ 8 Nae »| Turnouts shall not be placed o 1.27 Problem: posite other but shall be placed not tess im meters apart. — a) 315 ©) 305 Fb) 300 4) 310 —_ 1.28 Problem: The pavement thickness of tumout ‘shall no case beless than ___for asphalt, a) 75mm 6) 100mm b) 150mm d) 200 mm —~_.W7T—-__ 1.29 Problem: The pavement thickness of ‘tumout. Shall no casebelessthan for, ‘concrete, a) 250mm ) 180mm °F by 230mm 4) 200mm ————_* 1.30 Problem: jired length of the turnout shall be emt oneng a length of ___ meters for each bus. way 150 c) 160 b) 145 d) 155 1.26 Problem: Turnouts shall have a minimum width of __ to accommodate all types of vehicles, a) 4.00 ¢) 3.80 Fb) 260 4d) 420 For adequate drainage of surface drainage facilities such as Curb and gutter’ inlets and storm sewer shall be provided within the turnout. The following shall be observed: |. The cross slope of the turnout shall be 0.50% steeper than the Cross slope of the adjacent lane of the existing Carriageway, I. The gutter alongside the tumout shall have the same slope as the existing carriageway. i. On Carriageway with existing storm Sewer, the turnout shall be provided with inlets (spacing of 20.0 meters) and connecting pipes to the existing sewer, Tun-off,fel ‘on level Carrlageways - gxisting storm sewe with : ", the alongside the tumout utter t0 0.30% shall be sloped 1.33 Problem: _ Vehicles parked near intersections can a) ‘land IV onty Sbstruct the flow of tuming traffic. Thus, b) Wall and 1V only Fai"a should be prohibited within the q) i llland IV only me mininum datances from C les of intersecting roads for ang ed) Allofthe above eg — mm on both approach and —_—-.]+>$ow_ a) 10 ey 2 1.34 P 2 retlouysevuenicmanes | C24 Problems | : The following guidelines should be |, Pedestrians observed for angle parking: 4, People with disabilities |. The word “Angle Parking” shall be i. Non-motorized vehicles indicated on the parking signs as well Vv. Motorcycles a the angle of parking to the curb. V._Ditapidated vehicles ‘Pavement marking of parking bays is desirable, particularly where the Tequired angle is not 45 to 90 degrees. os a) |i, MandWonly | Angle parking shall not be installed b) I, Hland IV only where visibility restrictions would c) 1, lll, Vand V only create a hazardous operating d) Allofthe above environment, such as the inside of a bend or on a crest. ene a) land llonly b) Land tlt only ~ ©) Mand tll only 152 _Problens ®F q Allofthe above Vehicles parked near intersections can obstruct the flow of turning traffic. Thus, parking should be prohibited within the following minimum distances from the boundaries of intersecting roads for 1.35 Problem: When considering parking adjacent to barrier lines the following factors should parallel parking -__m. on both approach be considered: ines Lf parking maneuvers can be made w= clear of through lanes. Generally, at a 8 least 3 meters needs to be available b) 6 for moving traffic between the parked ¢) 3 vehicle and the barrier line for a single 4 8 lane of traffic.during parki Laon ty ee xi Tempetely clea of through lanes. safety and potential of vehicles The ing the barrier line to pass a cocle in a parking or unparking maneuver ‘even though this is an unlawful maneuver. a) land Il only b) land tll only ) Wand Il only 5 d) Allofthe above 1.36 Problem: f safe road design is to Liye remain safely on the road This depends on the following factors: a sound road surface; | an adequate width or cross-section; horizontal and vertical alignment; good visiblity/sight distance; delineation and signing; provision for pedestrians, pedal cyclists and people with disabilities; Vil. management of traffic conflicts at intersections; and ‘Vill. speed management Ss<2RF> a) 1,11, Mand Vionly b) ILIV, V, Vil and Vill only ¢) 1, 1V, Vand Vil only 5% @ Allotthe above 4-37 _ Problem: The areas where the State of th Surface condition ang © toaq toad ‘surface is parteane uF ty uit where vehicles are to peettant ‘maneuver suddenly such as: m8 or | Onthe approach t Ml. Atroundabouts"™" tignals WM. Around tight curves 'V. On downhill siopes 2) |, and ti only b) |. tMand Vv onk ©) Util and IV only "Fd Allofthe above 1.38 Problem: Other aspects that Could contrib, of control on curves are: | Adverse superelevation; ll. Poor sight distance; and Wl. Poor surface Condition a) land tl only b) and il only ©) Mand tit only i wy All of the above Ute to logs 1.39 Problem: The provision of Safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the driver such as: 1. Alertness of driver Il Recognition of the hazard |. Actions available to the driver - to stop or to change direction 'V. Decision of the driver a) |, land only 41, Ill and IV only 1, Hand Ill only Allof the aboveLOA [4-40_Problem: | The provision of safety sight distance depends on the ch, vehicle such as: Senate of the 1. Type of vehicle ~ car and truck Il, Friction between the tire and the road IM Eye height of the driver IV. Speed of vehicles a) |, and tllonly b) |, Mand 1V only ©) llland IV only 5 d) Allof the above 1.41 Problem: The provision of safety sight di depends on the characteristics of the oad environment such as: |. Road geometry - grade sight limitations Sal and covet Il. Road surface ~ sealed or unsealed, smooth or rough , I. Road illumination at night 1v. Road topography 6 a) andi only b) |, land IV only c) I, Mand 1V only d) _Allof the above 1.42 Prob! Each type of sight distance consists of three elements: |. Driver Eye Height IL Object Height Ill. Sight Distance IV. Velocity of Vehicle se a) i, Mand Monly b) i, fland IMonly ¢) li Mand IV only d) Allof the above Tas Probiems What are the components in stopping sight distance? 1. Reaction distance - the distance traveled while the driver percelves & hazard, decides to take action, then acts by starting to apply the brakes to start slowing down; and I. Braking distance - the distance required for the vehicle to slow down and stop Ill Height of driver's eye above the roadway V. Height of object a) I,lland IV only © b) tandionly ) bland Monty d) Alot the above 1.44 Problem: The reaction time to be used for road safety design is_ seconds. This value is applied to the whole range of design speeds. a 15 Fo) 28 b) 12 d) 20 —_— 1.45 Problem: The length of superelevation development from zero cross slope to full design superelevation is known as: a) _Superelevation runout EF p) Superetevation runoff c) Tangent runout 4) Tangent run off[4as Probiem: levation development The longth of wiForose alope to the zaro rea ope point on the tangent is known ion runoff >) Superelevation runol 3 Tangent runout @ Tegetnnof [a7 CE Board May 2016 ical curves should be vale itn ‘basis of the lferent s " controling factors: LL Sight distance Is a requirement in all "situations for driver safety; I. Appearance Is generally required in * Iqw fill and flat topography situations; na neral ding comfort is a ger " vqulement with specific need on approaches to a floodway where the length of depression needs to be minimized. a) land Il only b) and tllonly ©) Hand il only 5 q) Allofthe above 1.48 Problem: Criterias used for the establishment of sag vertical curves: |. Headlight sight distance IL Passenger comfort WW, Drainage control 'V. General appearance V. Velocity of cars passing thru the curve a) 1,11, Vand V only && by 4,0, Mand IV only ©) ti Vand Vonly 4) Allofthe above 1.49 Pro! Shoulder paving s a valuable Meth Providing: of |. Integrity of the pavement I. Width to place edgeline markings Pavemen MW. Additional safety to prevent Vehig Bidding or drWvers losing con® gravel tn Vv. Low maintenance Costs co, with unpaved shoulders °™P&req a) |, land IN only b) | Ill and IV only ©) I, Mand IV only SF qd Allotthe above ——. a 1.50 Problem: Types of curb & gutter: |. Barrier curb & gutter Ml. Barrier curb IM. Mountabletdrop curb & gutter 'V. Mountableldrop curb a) I, land tl only b) | tlland IV only ©) M,tland IV only ay al Of the above T_— 1.51 Problem: Types of curb suited for the edge of the traveled way where it is generally Considered that drivers should Not mount the curb or sidewalk. This types are ‘used for areas where Operating speeds are Generaily less than 60 kph and where Barking of vehicles is allowed, * Barrier curb & gutter Barrier curb Mountable/drop curb & gutter Mountableldrop curb1.52 Problem: ‘Types of curb that provide less vauiting of the errant vehicle on is impact with less likellhood of the driver foi conte and less damage to occ vehicles. compared to banter cubs. Ths type shall be used for all traffic islands, mediane and te Tight side of the roadway ve ing Speeds are greater than 60 a) Barer curb & 8) Bartercurb ) Mouintableldrop curb & gutter EF d) Mountable/drop curb They are essential part of any road not on fill and must be ieopaied ite the road cross-section. These are designed to accommodate the expected rainfall but can often be hazardous to vehicles that run off the road. 5 a) Longitudinal drainage ditches b) Transverse drainage ditches ) Drop curb and gutters d) Shoulder _ 1.54 Problem: The most important criteria to consider to avoid safety hazards created by the drainage ditches is_ the actual reconnaissance survey during wet whether to identify the natural run-out locations. Slopes on the side nearest the road should not be steczer than ___ and preferable flatter ac cis will _minimize accident severity. Zhe slope farthest from the road may be as steep as the ground will permit. a) 1.5 FS) 34 b) 24 gd) 44 a a [4.85 Problem: ] A pedestrian bridge adjacent to the bridge used by vehicles can be an option where Insufficient width is available for pedestrians. This can be cantilevered off fhe structure of the road bridge, A minimum width of should be provided, although it may need to be wider for the higher pedestrian and cycle volumes. a) 18m o) 2m b) 1.2m oer gy 1.5m TT 1.56 Problem: They are lane in fatto rolling terrain, which are used to break up platoons of traffic and to improve traffic flow over 2 section of road, A series of such auxiliary lanes for both directions of traffic can greatly improve traffic flow and driver satisfaction. a) Line lanes b) Climbing lanes 5 ¢) Overtaking lanes d) Auxiliary lanes TT AA special form of overtaking lane but they are only provided on inclines where truck speeds fall to 40 kph or less and upgrade traffic flow rate in excess of 20 vehicles per hour. 5 a) Climbing lanes b) Tapered lanes ) Ramps ) Diverging lanesThe design of overtaking lanes and climbing lanes requires the consideration of the: |. Initial diverge taper il. Auxillary lane length Il, End or merge taper a) land lonly b) Land Illonly ) Mand it only 6 q) Allof the above A very short section of fully constructed shoulder or added lane that is provided to allow slow vehicles to pull aside and be overtaken, It differs from an overtaking lane due to its short length, different signing and that the majority of vehicles are not encouraged to travel in the right lane, a) Climbing lanes 5 b)- Tumout ¢) Diverge lanes d) Merge lanes 1.60 Problem: Turnout is a very short section -of full constructed shoulder or added lane that is Provided to allow slow vehicles to pull aside and be overtaken. The length of tumout lanes for an average approach ‘Speed of 30 kph is equal to:” a) 180m c) 50m " b) 60m 4) 200m 19 stegy desirable to Provide emerge ty Famps, There are to be loosen’? Cape gop an out of contro} @ main trafflc stream’ Vehicles result from divers oat Cont Of their vehicle. The following snd onto, of escape ramps; "928 the nes |. Sand Pite I. Descending Grade IN. Horizontal Grade 'V. Ascending Grade a) |, land It only b) |, Illand IV only ©) I Mlland IV only © q) All of the above 1.62 Problem: Delineation of the ro: be considered as Process to ensure th: is provided to road generally provided following devices: ad alignment needs to Part of the desi tat adequate guidance Users. Delineation is by the use of the 1. Pavement Markings M. Signs Ri. Guide posts iv, Reflective delineators ¥ Lighting Curb or other physical devices a} A, Mlland IV only b) IN, Vand Vi only ©) 1,1V, Vand Vi only ES qd) Allof the above1.63 oblem: ‘An intersection is the junction where two road elther cross or meet. The types of intersections that generally exist on the road network are: 1 Unflared and unchannelized intersections (without widening or traffic Islands) M1. Flared and unchannelized intersections (with widening but without traffic islands) and Ill. Channelized intersections islands to guide traffic) Multiple intersections ’ 5 a) |, Nandilionly b) |, Illand iV only ©) Willand IV only d) Allofthe above (traffic parallel type of 4 leg intersection b) _unchannelized intersection c) _ muttleg intersection d) flared type of intersection ee __ 1.64 Problem: Common types of intersections are: 1, Cross-intersections Il, T-intersections Il, Y-intersections IV. Other multi-legged junctions V. Roundabouts a) 1,1, llland IV only b)|.llland IV only {tll Vand V only All of the above [ais | eS | The figure shown is one type of a highway This is or road intersections at grade. commonly known as : The figure shown Is one type of a highway intersection at grade which Is commonly known as: 1 a) flared type of 4 leg intersection b) _unchannelized intersection ) parallel type of 4-eg intersection d) _mult-leg intersection _ 1.67 Problem: ‘The figure shown is one type of a highway intersection at grade, which Is commonly multi-leg intersection b) _unchannelized intersection ©) _ flared type intersection d) parallel type of intersection4,68 Problem: ‘own is one type of a highway grade which Is commonly == 2) mult-eg intersections flared type intersections ») nchannelized Intersection Lal 7 paral type intersections shown Is one type of highway — at grade which Is commonly A, Se a) channelized yintersection b) rotary intersection EF ¢) 3 leg intersection with y-turning roadways d) four leg channelized type intersection a 1.70 Problem: The figure shown is one of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as: a) channelized intersection b) channelized y-intersection ¢) flared intersection 5 d) 3 leg intersection The figure shown Is one type of hy intersections at grade, which is commen a \ a) —y-with tuming roadways, US b) 4g channelized type intersection ©) rotary intersections roundabout d) channelized y-intersection ee 1.72 Problem: The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as: YN fs" 3) ohannelized y-intersection yewith turning roadways ) rotary type intersection 3) 4-4eg channelized intersection4.73. Problem: The figure shown is one type of highway Intersection at grade which Is commonly a) rotary intersections roundabout leg channelized type ©) muttiteg intersection 4) flared type intersection 1.74 Problem: The figure shown is one type of highwa intersections at grade which is per known as: SN a) clover leaf b) partial clover leaf ) directional interchange rotary intersections roundabout Principles cf good design to reduce the likelihood of traffic accidents include: 1 Minisnize the speed of vehicles at ' coltision points 2 movements and points of ‘by channelization, or in some situations, prohibit certain movements (and provide for them at I. Control movements to reduce the possibility of conflict and IV. Clearly define vehicle paths by use of pavement markings a) |,Mland Illonly b) I liland IV only c)th'lland IV only All of the above 1.76 Problem Traffic can be controlled at intersections by traffic control device such as 1. Regulatory signs 1, Traffic signals MW, Roundabouts a) land Il only b) land Ill only ¢) —Iland Ill only All of the above 1.77 Problem Signs facing the minor road approaches at an intersection are used to give priority to the major road. a) thru street signs b) _ fast moving vehicles ahead signs 5 ¢) stop or give way signs 4) _ slow down signs 1.78 Problem other intersections along the route) Purpose of traffic signals placed on controlled intersections is to: 1. Separate vehicle movements in time. This minimizes conflicts.atan a 0 Mics from a a _ ‘the major Moss or gatians in erossing the N. a“ |, tand il only By) tand V only iland IV only 0) 5a qj Allofthe above where two tr A conte ese, Safe intersection ae es the following principles: 1. Minimizing the number of conflict i of conflict izing the area i ena points of conflict 1. Giving preference to. major ovement Ve Mining relative 8p or conflcting movements a) |, lland [V only b)Lilland IV only ) Ill Vand Vonly 5 qd) Allof the above 1.80 bik The speed of vehicles through an intersection depends on the following: |. Alignment 'w Road environment Ml. Traffic volume and composition 'N. Traffic control devices a) |, and il only 4) land tv only 9) U,and tv only "Fd Allotthe above 1.81 Problem Low relative speed Conditions intersections can be obtained by: * |. Choosing a layout where confi movements cross at angles teas or equal to 90 degrees " Providing a layout oF alignment slows down approaching vohiciog Il, Providing declaration lanes a) land tl only b) Fand I only ©) Mand Illonly 5 q Allof the above —_—_ 1.82 Problem The safety of an intersection can be Improved by provision ‘of right and ten auxiliary turning lanes. Turning lanes also improve intersection Capacity and traffic flow. They are particularly important if the volume of traffic making these moves ig high or ifthe through or oncoming traffic flows are high. Provision for turning lanes can generally be provided in the following ways: | Shared turning and through lane Ml Flaring and tape Ml Separate lane for deceleration ang storage WV. Establishment of a traffic island oS a) 1, Wand ill only b) 1, lll and IV only ce) H Mand iv only 4) Allof the above ee sp lanes are Provided to {ne delays for tight turning vehicies and to Make the right tum Movement easier and safer. ab aaehUlUul!]ENGINEERING AA traffic Island is. provid treatment to: Provided with thie 1. Guide traffic into defined paths 1. Separate through, — turnin opposing traffic movements. as ane Wm. Give advance warming of th Intersection to approaching drivers ° IV. Provide refuge for pedestrians V. Prohibit undesirable o traffic movements yr Oancesaety a) 1.1, land tV only b) S,illand IV only ©) LMM Vand V only 5 d) Allofthe above The types of slip lane arrangements are: |. High entry angle slip lane Il, Free flow slip lane IM, Slow entry angle slip lane © a) Jandilonly b) Land Illonly ¢) Mand tit only d) Allofthe above 1.85 Problem One of the safest type of intersection treatments. a) T-intersection Roundabouts may be appropriate In the following situations: 1. At intersections. with high accident rates IL When physical control of speed Is desirable When the flows on each approach are balanced and capacity analysis indicates that volumes can be managed IV. When the volume of left turners Is significant If traffic signals may be Inefficient ¢.9. due to a large number of phases VI. For mutti-legged intersections a) 41h llland IV only b) tll, Vand Vi only c) 1, 1V, Vand Vi only 5 dg) Allof the above a 1.87 Problem Roundabouts may not be appropriate in the following situations: 1. Where satisfactory geometric design cannot be provided due to insufficient ‘space of unfavorable topography ll, Where unbalanced flows with high volumes are on one or more approaches MW, Where a major road intersects a minor road and a roundabout would result in unacceptable delay to the major road IV. Where there is considerable pedestrian activity and due to high traffic volumes it would be difficult for pedestrians to cross at the intersection a) |,ll,and [Vonly b) Il land IV only ©) IMlland IV only EF qd) Allofthe abovewm design speed through The about should be generally tran areas However, it must be Fecognized that ri and riders are only hy man nd sometimes make mistakes and wai of thelr vehicles. 988 Contra The reasons that they might are many, for example: * (8 Conte, 60 kph a) 50K 5 Total |. Excessive speed seb) 4kph 4. Fatigue or inattention — I Alcohol or drugs TT 'V. Road condition 4,89 Problem __ a) |, land it only through ) Llland 1V only The xii dgienrten ¢) Willan V only roundabout shou © qd) Allofthe above in rural areas. 5 ¢) 50kph oo 60 kph , 7O kph 4) 40koh 1.92 Problem 4.90 _ Problem Things to avoid in a design of a roundabout: Straight approaches on high-speed roads I, Central island too small to provide deflection IM, Unbalanced traffic flows WV. Spliter islands 5 a) |, Wandilonly b) Lllland IV only ¢) Uilland IV only 4) Allofthe above 1:91 Problem TW frst objective in road safety is to keep road users safely on the road Pavement with @ reasonable width, a sound road Surface, a predictable alignment and good delineation and signs, Some typical road environment hazards are: 1 Ml MH. NV. v. vi. vi. vill. Poles Trees Steep side slopes Water courses, dams Culvert endwalls Fences and encroaching buildings Bridge piers and abutments Speed management a) 1H llland Vionly >) II, Vand Vil only ©) MNL1V, Vand Vi only d) Allof the above Rlemiove the hazard Move the hazard outside the clear zoneHWAY ENGINEERING Ul Modify the hazard so that it is not so dangerous Iv. Replace the hazard with something that Is not so dangerous y. Shield the hazard with a barrier system a) |lland IV only b) I, Vand Vonly c) Ill Vand V only «= d) Allofthe above They are used to shield errant vehicles from running into hazards that cannot be relocated or made more frangible. a) roadside poles 5S b) roadside barriers ) frangible wooden posts 4) drivable culvert end 1.95 Problem In accordance with the National Corporative Highway Research Project 350 (NCHRP350) procedures, there are six test levels to provide a range of restraint requirements and impact severity conditions. The criteria is based on: 1. Structural adequacy of the barrier system Occupancy risk and the impact velocity and ride down acceleration limits Il Vehicle trajectory after impact a) land only {and Ill only c} and tl only 5S i) Ail of the above Different types of road safety barrler systems: |. Flexible Wire Rope Safety Barrier ‘Systems I, Semi Rigid Systems I, Rigid Systems WV. Road Work Systems a) |.Mand Monly b) |. llland IV only ©) Willan IV only TF q) Allofthe above 1.97 Problem The location safety barriers in the vicinity of curb and gutter is to be considered carefully. if curb and gutter Is essential in high-speed locations, the face of curb should be located: 1. Atleast 3 m from the face of concrete safety barriers 1. At least 3 m from W-beam and wire rope safety barriers for concrete barrier curb IM. At least 3.0 m from W-beam safety barrier or wire rope safety barrier for concrete mountable/drop curb & gutter 'V. In areas where the operating speed Is less than 70 kph, an offset of 0.2 to 0.3 m can be tolerated to minimize damage to vehicles a) |ylland il only b) [lll and 1V only ©) I Mand IV only 5S d) Allof the aboveES ts 1.101 Problem [4.08 _€E Board May 2016 for the use of safety barriers The warrant gned considering: can be establis! Fore slope or back slope steepness 1 and height 1. Unforgiving ater hazards within the clear zone hazards within the clear a) Land lonly b) Land Il only Wand tl only se g Allofthe above 1.99 Problem ice mounted on a fixed support fpareceat signs) or portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic. a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs 5 ¢) Traffic signs d) Special instruction signs 1.100 Problem Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense. a) Roadwork signs ©S b) Regulatory signs ©) Trafic signs 4) Waming signs Signs that instruct roag certain traffic rule condition. wi a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs, ©) Traffic signs Special instruction signg —_ — 1.102 Problem Warn road users of condition on or adjacent to the road. th unexpected or hazardous, "= "#Y by a) Roadwork signs © b) Warning signs ©) Traffic signs d) Guide signs Users to ements o, Meet OF oad TT 1.103 CE Board Nov, 2016 Inform and advice road users of di distance, routes, the locatio : and points of interests, of serve, © a) Guide signs b) Regulatory signs ©) Warning signs d) Traffic signs a [1.104 “Problem | or advise of temporary hazardous ‘ns that could endanger road users s men and equipment engaged on b shead signs ©) Guide signs ¢} Special instruction signs pp om tf a —HIGHWAY ENGINEERING 4.105 Problem | signs which provide means of displaying essential traffic information on wide multi jane roads, where some degree of lane use control is required, or where side-of-road clearance Is insufficient to accommodate a road side sign. a) Roadwork signs b) Guide signs" 5 ¢) Overhead signs d) Special instruction signs Highway appurtenances designed to prevent vehicular penetration from the travel way to areas behind the barrier such as to minimize damage to impacting vehicles and their occupants, and to reduce the risk of injuries to pedestrians and workers. a) Traffic cones b) Delineators 1S ¢) Barriers d) Temporary curbing 1.107 Problem Warning devices used to supplement other controls and devices necessary to alert motorists of construction and maintenance activities or obstructions in the roadway. a) Traffic cones 1.108 Problem | Light retro-reflecting devices mounted at the side of the roadway, in series, to Indicate the roadway alignment. a) Traffic cones 5S b) Dolinoators ©) Flexible post or bollard 4) Flashing Lamps — 1.109 oblem Devices which may be conical in shape oF tubularshaped capable of performing channelization of traffic which miay be set ‘on the surface of the roadway oF rigidly attached for continued use. 0S a) Traffic cones b) Delineators ) Flexible post or bollard d) Barriers TT Roadwork devices consisting of pre-cast concrete sections, sandbag, and others which, may be used to guide traffic at the construction site. a) Barriers b) Delineators 5 ) Temporary curbing @) Flexible post or bolardof rigid barrier posts ed Ph a minimum of 48) om or trafic evade with alterate bands of by 50 Ty color as seen by approaching comer delineation of traffic. Device us a) elreccs Deline . 4 Temporary curbing 6& q Bollard 1.112 Problem Signs ae classified inthe folowing groups according to their use. I Rentacy Se Waming Signs _ Ti. Glde Ss or formative Sign IV. Signs for Expressways V. Signs for Special Purposes Vi. Hazard Markers: a) 1,1, Mand IV only b) Il, tH, [Vand VI only co) |.IM, Vand VI only 5 q Allofthe above 1.113 Problem Tobe effective, the road sign should meet the five basic requirements: | Fulflla need |". Command attention | Convey a clear, simple message 'V. Command respect: and V. Give adequate time for proper response a) I,Mandiv only b) ALM IV and V ont ) il, Wand V only Allof the above Standard sign shape tor stop. Sign, a) 0c ») Circle ©) Equilatera tiangle 4) Rectangle 1.115 Problem a Sta | indard sign shape for GIVE Away. Sign, a) Octagon b) Circle " c) Equilateral triangle 4) Rectangle oo Sta dard sign shape for regulatory sign, a) Octagon "S b) Circle ©) Equilateral triangle 4) Rectangle “eng 1.117 Problem Standard sig IN shape for addi information is; _ a’eral triangle ‘engle a a a aeeae edie [a-t4 8 Problem | standard sign shape for warning signs. a) Pentagon b) Circle 5 o) Equilateral triangle 4) Rectangle 1.119 Problem Standard sign shape for directional signs, roadwork signs, signs for special purposes, and supplementary plates for warning signs. a) Pentagon b) Circle c) Equitateral triangle © q) Rectangle 4.120 Problem [4.122 Problem J Standard color used 2s a background for STOP signs. oH 4) Red b) Black ©) Yellow d) White — 41.123 Problem Standard color used as legend color for signs having white, yellow, orange, fluorescent orange, fluorescent yellow green background and as chevron for hazard markers. a) Red UF p) Black ©) Bue d) Brown ; gg pein ( ‘Standard sign shape for facility information signs, instruction signs, guide signs, and destinations of point of interest. a) Pentagon b) Circle ¢) Equilateral triangle & q) Rectangle 4.121 Problem Standard sign school crossings 5 pe for pedestrian and © a) Pentagon b) Circle ©) Equilatera triangle d) Rectangle _ =i hh 41.124 Problem 4 Standard color used as background color for roadwork signs. a) Red b) Black © ¢) Yellow d) White 4.125 Problem Is the background color for most signs and legends for some colored background. a) Brown b) Green © o) White d) Bleground color for signs baci ts used a8 jan movement, school rolated pedestr azard markers to zones onal ‘emphasis and guidance to ive Fohicle operator. Fluorescent yellow green = 7 Fluorescent Orange c) Green d) Blue a 4.127 Problem ound color for roadwork late to personnel sede endl working. a) Fluorescent yellow green 5& p) Fluorescent Orange ) Green d) Blue _ Js used as background color for direction signs. a) Fluorescent yellow green b) Fluorescent Orange SF ¢) Green d) Blue es 1.129 Problem Is used as background color for service signs. a) Brown b) Fluorescent Orange ¢) Green Sy Blue 1.130 _ Problem \s reserved as background tourist facility directional ang nor fF ay Nation ‘signs. 5S 9) Brown b) Fluorescent Orange ¢c) Green d) Blue ig How many letters and numer: for signs? al being useg a) 5 0 4 = 6 43 oe What series of letters and numerals are used in directional signs? a) Modified series A b) Modified series F 5S c) Modified series E d) Modified series C ee 1.133 Problem Series of letters and numerals not used on ich have to be used for moving as the legibility distances are ES 9 Sees AandB nes C| 1.135 Problem PTrcTalicane ENGINEERING series of letters and numerals used in special cases of traffic signs. a) Seties Aand B 1% b) Series o) Series F d) Series D Series of letters and numerals for traffic signs, which are commonly used as they provide the best legibility and aesthetics. a) Series A and B b) Series C o) | Seties F 1S q) Serles D and E 1.136 Problem Series of letters and numerals of traffic signs, which are not often used on large signs due to the wide space required. a) Series A and B b) Series C © ¢) SeriesF d) Series een 1.137 Problem Standard letters and numerals of traffic signs for capital letters comprises 3 steps of spacings. a) small, medium and wide b) small, medium and large 5 ¢) narrow, medium and wide 4) narrow, medium and large - a thh a What spacing Is always used case letters of traffic signs? a) small spacing b) medium spacing c) narrow spacing wide spacing aa ‘The letter size of a traffic sign indicates the standard size as 160 DM which means: 5 a) 160 mm series D letters at medium spacing b) 160 inches series D letters at medium spacing ) 160 mm series DM letters at medium spacing 2 d) 160 inches series DM letters at medium spacing ee 41.140 Problem The letter size of traffic sign indicates the standard size as 90 LC would mean: a) 90 inches lower case letters that are always at wide spacing 90 mm lower case letters that are always at wide spacing ©) 90 inches lower case letters that are always at medium spacing 90 mm lower case letters that are always at narrow spacing & pb)ene vin judgr fave bee foHOwed, Oe ag sign fun be exercised ora rules are efements. The ‘shen designing the sign face. to be appl . of legend Is to be avoided; tl conte areas of lank panel, m Pay anpoed onthe symmetrical ; ends side by tee a ance Signs) si fesary et juste et it te ght justify te right lst Iv, Elements such as arows and |. Elars may sometimes have t0 ' pales than the principal legend woul normally require. For ‘example, an w relates to several lines of fegends ona direction sign =e a) and Il only b)Illland IV only ) Illland IV only © q Allofthe above Signs are normally located on what side of the road? a) center b) left 5S ¢) right ) mounted over the road acta cd Generally there should not be mor one signs ofa particular type on ear’ except when one sign guppig ?™% another or where route or directing m8 must be grouped. When it bec necessary to convey two or more Aitoren messages at one locaton, separates must be located & minimum tataneg™t than a) 30m b) 40m 5c) O6V where V is the a percentile speed in kph 4) 0.5V where V is the a5» speed in kph Peroentg —___ The following conditions ‘should considered inthe erection of overhead sgt displays: |. Traffic volume at or near Capacity I. Complex or closely Spaced interchanges Ml. Three or more lanes in each direction IV. Restricted sight distance, Vv. Multi-lane exits Vi. Large percentage of trucks VIL. Street lighting background Vill. High speed traffic IX. Consistency of sign ‘message location through a series of interchanges X. _ Insufficient space for ground mounted signs a iV and V only + Vi and Vil onty 13, X and X only i y 3) Ali af the above a saa Aa 2Signs should be mounted approximately at right angles to the direction of and facing the traffic they are intended to serve. At curve alignments, the angle of placement should be determined by the course of approaching traffic rather than by the roadway edge at the point where the sign is located. To eliminate possible and undesirable reflection from the surface of the sign, it ‘should be turned about __ away from the normal to the headlight beam. After signs are installed, it is good practice to test them by trial approach run in a motor vehicle both by day and night. way so 9 8 » 6 4 10 1.146 Problem What are the classifications of regulatory signs? L.__ Priority Signs I. Direction Signs I. Prohibitive or Restrictive Signs IV. Speed Signs V. Parking Signs VI. Miscellaneous Signs a) 1,11, Vand Vionly b) 1,1, Vand Vi only c) 1,1V, Vand VI only 1 q) Allof the above What are the different sizes for regulatory signs? 1. Size A for urban low speed roads Il. Size B for rural roads with speed limits between 60 and 70 kph . Il. Size C for high-speed rural highways mutti-lane urban roads IV. Size D for Expressways V. Size E for Municipal roads a) Ill, Vand V only © p) 1,1, Mand IV only ©) Uilland Vonly 4) Allof the above a Signs used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road. Warning signs b) Regulatory signs ©) Direction signs 4) Prohibitive or restrictive signs. — 1.149 Problem What are the classifications of warning signs? |. Horizontal Alignment Signs Il Intersection and Junction Signs ill. Advance Warning of Traffic Control Device Signs IV. Road Width Signs V. Road Obstacle Signsrae aaa TS pedestrian and Schoo! Signs Railway Level Crossing wn Su ry Signs x Other Warning Signs a) blll, Mand V only IV, V, Vand Vil only 1M, Vill and IX only °) se q) Alot the above ee reas, advance warning signs In urban at tancalot id be placed at a di imeavance of the hazardous area. oF 4) not less than 30 m. or more than 100m. b) not less than 25 m. or more than 50m. 3 c) not less than 20 m. or more than 45m. d) not less than 40 m. or more than 100m. eS In rural areas, advance warning signs should be placed at a distance of in advance of the hazardous area. a) not less than 60 m. nor more than 150m. b) not less than 80 m. nor more than 200 m. =F «not less-than 75 m. nor more than 225 m. ) not less than 50 m. nor more than 120m. The different general size of Hortzonta Allgnment Signs: |. Size A, for use of urban or | roads low Speeq W. Size B, for rural roads with limits between 60 and 70 kph = °*d Ml, Size C, for high-speed rural highway, 'V. Size D, for high-speed urban Toads a) |, land Ill only b) I, Iland IV only c) Il, Illand IV only &F q Allofthe above a 1.153 Problem Types of Horizontal Alignment Signs, which are used to indicate the type of roay curve ahead of the motorist. 1 Sharp turn IL Reverse turn | Mi. Curve turn | 'V, Reverse turn V. Winding road Vi. Hairpin curve a) II, llland V only b) Hl, Ill, [Vand VI only ©) Ill, Vand V only 5S d) Allof the above i 1.154 Problem Type of sign used in advance of an on where two roads cross at a point vr ority cross & Srossroad sign unction sign Skewed intersectionIGHWAY ENGINEERING Which of the followi i a ipplementary sign? sign is not a a) Advisory sign Fb) Crossroad sign ©) Playground @) School 1.156 Problem Which of the following sign is not a intersection or junction Sign? " a) Priority cross b) Crossroad sign EF ¢) Advisory sign 4) Skewed intersection Sign used only in conjunction with another warming sign to indicate the desirable speed in good weather, traffic and road conditions. [S a) Advisory speed sign b) Supplementary speed sign ¢) Crossroad speed sign d) Side road speed sign 1.158 Problem Clearance sign shall be rectangular in shape which should be in black letters on white reflectorized background. The size the sign shall not be less than a) 4000 mm x 500 mm with the long axis horizontal b) 800 x 400 mm with the long axis horizontal 1500 mm x 600 mm with the long axis horizontal d) 4200 mm x 600 mm with the long axis horizontal uF ee 1.160 Problem The low clearance sign shall be rectangular in shape and not less than 4950 mm x 600 mm in size with the long axis horizontal. It shall be installed on all bridges, underpasses and other structures where the vertical clearance above the road pavement is or less to warn motorist Of the restricted height of the approach structures. Vertical clearance shall be reckoned from the highest flood level. a) 50m o) 52m 1b) 48m 4) 45m _ 4.161 Problem The Slow Down Accident Prone Area or Bumagal Madalas ang Aksidente Dito signs shall be rectangular in shape and not less than, A supplemental sign use to warn the road users of a hazard on a side road in close proximity ¢o the through road. 2) Bind sign b) Advisory speed sign ©) Siping road warning sign © gj) Onsideroad sign us a) 1600 mm x 600 mm in size with ong axis horizontal b) 4200 mm x 600 mm in size with Jong axis horizontal ¢) 1000 mm x 500 mm in size with long axis horizontal d) 1400 mm x 500 mm in size with ong axis horizontal1: about the road users that inform f destinations on in so ae te tpt nereet a FOU signs ) Supplementary St 1.163_Problem Classification of signs in the Directional Signing series are: l _— installed in advance of the intersection. I Those installed at the intersection. Ii, Those on departure from the intersection. IV. Those installed on expressways. a) |, and Ill only b) Iilland IV only c) Il, Mand IV only 5 q Allofthe above Which of the following is not classified as a guide sign? ) Intersection direction signs b) Street name signs 9 signs 4) Tourist information signs HIGHWAY ENGIN 1.165 Problem The background color should be ag} recognizable “by motorist ay tly applicable to the particular Category Guide signs for which i is used, Why the color combination of info a street name signs and kilometer poste?" a) White legend on blue b) White legend on Standard ‘Steen background Black legend on White background 4) Blac legend on yellow backorung "So 1.166 Problem What is the color combination OF advancy direction signs, intersection and g direction signs, and reassurance a signs, including signs giving direction b expressways from the adjacent oad ang street system? "5 a) White legend on standard green or blue background b) White legend on brown background ©) Black legend on yellow backgroung @) Black legend on white background, __2 Reset What is the color combination of ‘signs e ing roadside service and legends ick legend on white background legend on yellow background legend on green background 5S d) White legend on be background eeAA can iat 7,168 Problem Clssicalion of guide signs: 1, Advance Direction Sign i. Intersection Direction Sign i, Reassurance Direction Sign IV. Finger Board Direction Sign V,_ Street Name Signs vi. Town Name and Geographical Feature Signs Vil. Service Signs vil. Tourist Information and Destination Signs Tome 1X. Route Markers a) Lill, IV, Viland IX only b) HIN, V, Vl and Vil only ) INV, Vil, Vill and IX only 5S d) Allofthe above a 1.1741 Problem ‘When distances are shown on guide signs, the following rules shall apply: |. The distance shall be shown in meters for distance up to 999 m The distance shall be shown in 0.1 km increments for distances from 1 km to 49km WM. The distance shall be shown in 0.5 km increments for distances from 5 m. to 9.5 km 1. To the nearest kilometer for greater distances. a) {land llonly b)I.liland IV only ©) Ailland IV only && qd) Allofthe above [4.160 Problem What is the color combination of signs for tourist interest? a) White legend on blue background 1% b) White legend on brown background ) Black legend on green background d) Black legend on white background 1.170 Problem The principal legend on a guide sign should be limited to the number of words a in time he can turn his road to the sign. The legend or destination names. a 4 9 5 » 6 wg 3 _— — — -_ 1.172 Problem Lighting in signs more than 2 m. high normally requires lighting on _ a) _ both sides only © b) both top and bottom c) bottom only d) top, bottom and both sides 1.173 Problem Generally roadside guide signs should be located on the where a driver would expect to see them. US a) right side of the road b) _ left side of the road ) at the.top of the line post d) atthe bottom of an underpass[1.175 Problem ing overhead A type of Advance Direction typical methods of supporting list destinations together wits 27% Mic, ce direction arrows and if Tequired cantover Suppor names and route markers, rat a) Intersection signs b) Route markers Fc) Stack signs , 4) Diagrammatic signs — 1.176 Problem ~ ‘Types of Advance Direction Signs: 5m ei 1 Stack Signs I Diagrammatic signs Ill, Reflectorized signs smn) a) Mandl only b) and Il only my 5c) landitonly iL Butterfly Support 4) Allofthe above 1.177 Problem Stack signs shall indicate the following information: 55m |. Destinations together with | | appropriate direction arrows oe p— | i, Road names Route markers | a) and llonly a) land llonly | {and It only b) land Ill only | 5) land Ill only c) Mand Il only SF qd Allofthe above | d) Allofthe above7 oa i i. ANRae oreo te 1.178 Problem [4.4180 Problem What is the shape, color and reflectivity of an advance direction sign? 5 a) rectanguler in shape, reflectorized white legend and reflectorized gréen background b) rectangular in shape, reflectorized yellow legend and’ reflectorized blue background ©) rectangular in shape, reflectorized white legend, and reflectorized blue background 4) rectangular in shape, reflectorized white legend, and reflacorized brown background Advance direction signs are used in advance of an intersection to indicate destinations along each route leading away from the intersection, providing prior information of the routes ahead by showing place, names, arrows, symbols and instructions to indicate directions. Advance Direction signs should usually be erected: |. in advance of intersections where two arterial roads meet or cross; or an arterial road crossing a feeder road Il. in advance of intersections where the arterial road tums Mil. on feeder road intersecting arterial road \V. in advance of intersections where arterial road may be confused with another road The vertical sequence of panels of a stack signs: 1. Straight ahead arrow - top of sign I. Angled arrow above horizontal arrows: ML Alternate panels to have arrows at opposite ends of the sign a) land ltonly b) Land It only ¢) Wand Ii only 5S qd Allof the above 1.181 Problem Other factors which may affect the size of letter or sign include: 1. Distraction due to road side activities il Signs composed of short legends may be enlarged to increase conspicuity MM. Signs containing short and long legends require a balance of legend size to ensure equal visual impact 'V. The need to emphasize a more important direction by making larger than other names on the sign, a) I, land Ml only b) [lll and IV only ©), Mand IV only 5 d) Allofthe abovewhich Advance Direction Th eye located In 2 of an sign n varies. according to the wtaeertepeed of approaching vehicles. In expec, Advance Direction signe rhould be located at a minimum distance prev the Intersection of ___ if the 85 percentile speed (xph) Is between 71 - 80 kph. we a) 125-150 b) 100-125 o) 75-100 ) 180-250 4.183 Problem Which of the — following ‘standard abbreviation of signs is not correct? 1] 4) EX for expressway ) HWY for highway c) RD for road @) AVE for avenue Street name signs should be located on posts as near as practical to the intersection so that they are clearly visible to both pedestrians and drivers. When the signs are erected in the footway, the height shall be: a) not less than 2.5 m. or more than 3m, measured to the bottom of the ‘sign not less than 2.2 m. or more than 4m, measured to the bottom of the sign ©) not less than 3 m. or more than 3.5 m. measured to the bottom of the sign 4) not less than 4.8 m. or more than 2.8 m. measured to the bottom of the sign = yy Steet name signs shall be rectangug shape with thelr long axis horizon” length of the signs should be" @) not less than 800 mm or 1.4 m and vertical dimensese °® have a minimum of 250 mm sign contains both street name the house numbers and not less 150 mm for street signs hay," one street name "9 ony b) not less than 400 mm 1.8 m and vertical dimensoe have a minimum of 180 mm gt! sign contains both steet name house numbers and not less i! 150 mm for street signs havi one street name ony 5 ¢) not less than 500 mm or than 1.2) m= and dimension shall have a ming’ of 200 mm if the sign conn” both street name ang numbers and not less theres mm for street one street fla faving only 4) not less than 600 mm or 1.2 m and vertical dimension a have a minimum of 250 TM if the ‘sign contains both street name and house numbers and not less 200 mm for street signs having only one street nameY ENGINEERING Town names signs and names of local geographical feature si ee on igns should be 1. tight side of the road 1. atthe boundary or entra: Ill, left side of the road nee oa town IV. atthe entrance and exit to a town a) land Vonly 5 b) J andilonly c) |, land i only d) Il, lNland IV only 1.187 Problem The national highways could be identified by the shield of a route marker that has black numerals and border on reflectorized white background. The size of the shield for route markers when erected as an individual sign on national roads shall be a) 350mm x 400 mm b) 360 mm x 400 mm c) 300mmx 360mm Fg) 310 mm x 360 mm 1.188 Problem The Route Markers should be incorporated in the sign where advance direction signs are erected at an rection or junction. Other Route ers are focated as follows: Lat ctions and junctions wi s need to be assured of the Il. beyond intersections and junctions before which markers have been incorporated in the directional signs M, beyond all intersections and junctions with important roads to Indicate the correct route number of the highway IV. just outside the bullt-up area leaving a city or town in rural areas at intervals of not more than 2 km except where reassurance signs have been erected beyond Junctions which are spaced less than 2km apart Vi. in urban areas at intervals of not more than 2 km except where reassurance signs have been erected beyond junctions which are spaced less than 2km apart VIL. at other locations where reassurance Is considered to be desirable a) (U1 lll, Vand Vi only b) Ii, Ill, Vand V only c) IN, IV, Vand Vi only tS qd) Allof the above 1.189 Problem Asian Highway Route Markers when erected as an individual sign, the size of the shield on national road is: ©] a) 600mmx 750mm b) 600 mm x 800 mm c) 700mm x 800 mm d) 700mm x 850 mm 1.190 Problem Asian Highway Route Markers when erected as an individual sign, the size of the shield on expressways is: a) 800 mmx 950 mm b) 820 mmx 950 mm 6S ¢) 720mmx 900mm d) 700 mm x 900 mm7.191__ Problem is one of the 32 member To EY UNESCAP. ‘As part of our Route Markers and ‘Signs shall be put along the Asian au Our country has been eectgned the Asian Highway route number she route links major seaports and cities In the country comprising mostly of the Dasng Maharlika which commence from L20ag - Manila ~ Legaspi-Matnog - ‘= Allen-Tacloban (-Ormoc-(Ferry)- Cebu) — Liloan - (Ferry) ~ Surigao-Davao (- n de Oro) - General Santos ~ Zamboanga. The total length of AH26 is about _- oe a) 3,517km b) 3625km ) 425k d) 4,675km oe 4.192 Problem ‘Supplemental arrow board signs can be installed and shall have black arrows or legend and black border on reflectorized white background. The direction of the arrows on the arrow board will depend on the road or intersection geometry. In rural areas, at intervals of not exceeding ___except where reassurance signs have been erected beyond junctions located within these limits. a) 12km and not less than 8 km 5S b) 10 km and not less than 5 km ©) _8km and not less than 4 km 4) 6 km and not less than 4 km Supplemental arrow board. sign installed and shall have black a legend and black border on reflect & white background, Sctoreag CaN by The direction of the arrows on ¢ board will depend on the regay intersection geometry. In urban areay °* intervals not more than _. except we, reassurance signs have been gi beyond junctions, which are spaceq gt! than 2 km apart. ‘ety a) km 8k b) 4km Fd) Sim oS 1.194 Problem Traffic instruction sign should not ca long messages and where possibig ‘more than ___ lines of messages Should be used, a) 6 3 b) 4 Fy 5 as Major types of instruction signs used: |. Supplementary signs Il, Movement instruction signs lll. Hazard marker signs 'V. Advance direction signs i), land IV only ‘Vand Ill only d I only of the above1.196 Problem The following signs are called Supplementary Signs: |. USE OVERPASS I. USE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS Ill. TRUCK USE LOW GEAR IV. CHECK BRAKES a) |, land only b) I, land IV only ¢) Myilland IVonly 5S d) Allof the above 1.197 Problem Type of sign used when there Is a possibility that through traffic may enter a dead end local road in error. a) DONOTENTER 5S b) NO THROUGH ROAD c) ALTERNATE ROUTE d) ROAD CLOSED 1.198 Problem What are the types of Hazard Markers? 1. One-Way Hazard Markers 11. Two-Way Hazard Markers WW. Width Markers WV. Obstruction Markers a) b) ¢) i @ All of the above [1.199 Problem One-Way hazard markers indicate to the approaching driver the direction to be followed if the marker appears in the driving path. They may point to the left or right as appropriate and are used as follows: > To delineate an abrupt narrowing of pavement, for example, at a lane drop; I. At exposed ends of raised median islands where traffic is required to pass to one side; IM. On central island of a roundabout facing entering traffic; and IV. To delineate the curve approach just prior to entering an intersection. a) land lonly b) |, Hand Ill only ) Shllland IV only 5& q) Allofthe above a 1.200 Problem Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road. Chevron signs b) Supplementary signs c) Guide post signs 4) Delineators 1.201 Problem It is recommended that the spacing of the Chevron signs should allow the driver to see at least __ signs in view while negotiating the curve until the change in alignment eliminates the need for the sign. a) 5 c) 4 1S py) 3 d) 2Peete NES aed =a TN wnat are the types and sizes of Chevron signs? HM-1A, 450 mm x 600 mm 1. HM-1B, 600 mm x 800 mm i, HM-1C, 500 mm x 800 mm IV. HM-1D, 600 mm x 750 mm a) liland IV only b) |, Wand Ml only. 5& ¢) fandilonly 4) Allofthe above 203 Probl ed where it is necessary to waneie an exposed obstuction on traffic island nose at which traffic may pass to either side. This sign can be used on a wide column of an overpass structure, or a median island separating the carriageway with traffic proceeding in the same direction. Two-Way Hazard Markers b) One-Way Hazard Markers c) Width Markers d) Obstruction Markers where any bridge less than 2 Mm, than the approach Pavement running portion of the cai CF IV. where there Is no shoulder we approach road thy a) Il, land IVonly CS bh) |, and iit only c) land Il only d) Allof the above _ A, 1.205 Problem =~ The size of markers to approaches to road bridges; be used x 1. A size - rural area where traffic volume is less thant vehicles per day I. B size —all other cases lll. C size - where average traffic 1.204 Problem Conditions when Width Markers are used at approaches to road bridges: |. where clearance to bridge curb from the end of the running lane is less than the shoulder or curb width of the approach road ll where there are non-fragile vertical obstruction less than 600 mm clear behind the bridge curb than 300 vehicles per day ‘Slew IV. D size - where average traffic ig less than 300 vehicles per day a) only b) Honly ©) Mlonly 5S qd) fandilonly Se [4.206 Problem 7 hts nl They are used to mark the edge of the road and assist the road users by ig the alignment of the road ahead it horizontal and vertical curves, Shevron signs Obstruction markers Guide posts a} Concrete barriersNGINEERING [4.207 __ Problem Guide posts should be erected at or near the edge of the road formation with a uniform distance from the pavement edge. The nominal spacing of guideposts on a straight section of road shall be ___ with post in pairs, one on each side of the formation. a) 120m 0 5 b) 150m 4) 200m 250m Spacing of guide posts when used in curves, having radius up to 150 m. UF a) S=03R+5 b) S=0.6R+5 ce) S=0.2R+5 d) S=O04R+5 1.209 Problem Spacing of guide posts when used in curves having radius over 150 m. a) S=05R © p) S=06R ) S=03R+5 d) S=05R+5 4.210 Problem ma tive ganeis or buttons mounted v3 or guard fence as an Jineate the roadway for driving at nig! a) Reffeciors b) _liluminators 5S c) Delineators d) Barriers Problem (4.214 They are made of reflective materials capable of reflecting light clearly visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 300 - 500 m. when illuminated by the upper beam of @ standard automobile head lamp. a) Reflectors b) —tluminators 1 «) Delineators 4) Barriers ee Pavement markings have definite functions and limitations: They are subject to traffic wear and require proper maintenance; Il, They may not be clearly visible if the road is wet or dusty; I. They may be obscured by traffic; Their effect on skid resistance N. requires careful choice of materials; and V. They cannot be applied on unsealed roads. a) |, Mand IV only b) I. Mlland Vonly c) I, Wand V only 5= q) Allofthe above[4.213 CE Board May 2016 | What are the four types of pavement and curb markings? a) longitudinal lines, transverse lines, transition lines, and stop lines longitudinal lines, transverse lines, other lines and other markings ¢) longitudinal lines, transverse lines, stop line and center line d) longitudinal lines, transverse lines, center line and lane lines b) 1.214 CE Board May 2016 Types of Reflectorized Markings: 1. Retro Reflector Raised Pavement Markers Wl. Hazard markers Ill, Delineators a) land Illonly b) Land Ill only c) tand Il only IF q Allof the above 1.217 Problem ‘The color of curb markiny of parking. 9° Fr prota || a) white ° Ted 5S b) yellow qd) blacx 1.218 Problem The color of marki fone ings of islands in tine oy a) white ted °F b) yellow @) black The color of markings for bus and py lanes. W a) white ¢) red Fb) yellow 4) black as [1.220 “Problem [4.215 Problem The color of pavement markings is__. 5S a) white c) red b) black d) blue 1.216 Problem The color of pavement markings for an unbroken portion of no-passing lines. a) white c) red 5S b) yellow d) black The color of Keep Intersection markings. on a) white c) ted Sb) yellow d) black witr of No Loading/Unloading Zone » EF red a) white d) black b) yellow