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Traffic Management & Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation

1. When the applicant for student driver’s permit is between 16-18 years old, the most important
document he should submit is________________.
A. Parent’s consent B. Birth certificate C. Voter’s I.D. D. Passport

2. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contract is known as:
A. coefficient of friction B. traffic jam C. attribute D. contract damage

3. While approaching an intersection, the green traffic light is on, however, a police officer suddenly
proceeds to the center and signals a motorist to stop. What should the motorist do?
A. Ignore both the police officer and traffic light and cross the intersection.
B. Ignore the police officer and proceed with caution.
C. Ignore the traffic light and come to a full stop.
D. Ignore the police officer and stop only when second signal is made.

4. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at approximately the same time, which vehicle
shall give the right of way?
A. vehicle on the right B. vehicle on the left
C. both vehicles D. either vehicle on the left or vehicle on the right

5. Sofia is traversing on a solid yellow or white line with a dotted yellow or white line, Sofia can overtake
only when:
A. Oncoming traffic from the opposite direction is free from any hazard.
B. The solid line is in her lane.
C. the oncoming traffic is visible that no vehicle or whatsoever is coming from the opposite direction.
D. the dotted line is in her lane.

6. A driver who was in traffic accident is justified to leave from the accident area, if any of the
circumstances below are present, except:
A. He summons the assistance of a physician or nurse to aid the victim.
B. He hides from the police for justifiable cause.
C. He is in imminent danger of being harmed by other persons by reason of an accident.
D. He surrenders to proper authority.

7. From the bottom, what is the arrangement of color of the traffic light?
A. red, yellow, green B. green, red, yellow C. green, amber, red D. red, green, yellow

8. These are signs which impose legal restrictions applicable at location usually enforceable in the
absence of such signs. They are usually round in shape with the exception of “stop sign” and “yield sign.”
A. regulatory signs B. danger warning signs C. informative signs D. any of these
9. Single white dotted line indicates all the following except:
A. on two-lane road, it separates traffic moving in the opposite directions.
B. on a one-way street, separates traffic moving in one direction.
C. absolutely no overtaking
D. overtaking is possible when another lane is clear of oncoming vehicle.

10. A vehicle is said to be abandoned when it is left _______________.

A. unattended in an area provided for parking for one day.
B. attended in an area not provided for parking or attended for two or more days in area provided for
parking.
C. unattended in an area not provided for parking or unattended for 1 or 2 days in an area provided
for parking.
D. unattended in an area not provided for parking while the engine is running.

11. If a traffic law enforcer would decide to arrest a traffic law violator, what would not be his basis for
such action?
A. There is reasonable doubt that the person will not appear in the court.
B. Detention is necessary to avoid continued violation.
C. The offender would attend the hearing.
D. The offense is serious.

12. Marks left on the roadway by tires when the brakes were applied strongly, hence the wheels locked,
and not free to rotate.
A. Key event B. Scuff marks C. Debris D. Skid marks

13. When approaching in an intersection where the flashing yellow is on, the motorist should
___________.
A. Stop and proceed with caution B. Slow down and proceed with caution.
C. Reduce speed D. Give way to motor vehicles coming from the opposite
direction

14. In the examination of the scene of accident, which of the following evidence will show how the
accident happened?
A. hole on the road pavement B. the driver under the influence of liquor
C. point of impact D. vehicle has break failure.

15. On a highway, a traffic sign reads 80 kph as the maximum speed. While the area is very foggy, a man
drives at 80 kph. If you are a traffic patrol officer assigned at the area, you may apprehend the driver for:
A. Over speeding B. Under speeding C. reckless driving D. failure to slow down

16. When there are two or more vehicles approaching the intersection almost at the same time, one is
travelling along the national road and the other is in the secondary road. Who has the right of way?
A. vehicle on the left C. Vehicle on the national road
B. vehicle on the right D. Vehicle on the secondary vehicle
17. When could a driver leave the area of accident without being held liable for HIT and RUN?
A. when his life is in imminent danger of being harmed by other person/s by reason of the accident.
B. he surrenders to proper authorities.
C. he summons the assistance of a physician or nurse to aid the victim.
D. all of these

18. What is the modern procedure for coping with streets and highway traffic by improving road
efficiency?
A. Traffic engineering B. Traffic education C. Traffic management D. Traffic direction

19. The marks left on the road surface left by metal parts of the vehicle and may serve as a clue in traffic
investigation is referred to as:
A. scuff marks B. scratches and gouges C. skid marks D. flat tire marks

20. What should drivers do when an emergency vehicle approach displaying legally authorized red light
and sounding a siren?
A. Continue driving slowly without regard of the emerging vehicle.
B. Yield the right of way and wait for the passage of the vehicle.
C. Pull aside and stop the car abruptly
D. Disregard the red light and siren

21. In this manner, a traffic enforcer while observing the flow of traffic tries to attract attention of the
motorists by keeping in full view of traffic:
A. Stationary B. Visible C. Conspicuous D. Inconspicuous

22. Considering that the motor vehicle has stalled or bogged down, as traffic enforcer or patrol officer,
the following should be done, EXCEPT:
A. ensure the safety of other motor vehicles passing through in the areA.
B. ignore the situation and just continue your patrolling function.
C. help push the motor vehicle up to the shoulder of the road; if practicable
D. Check whatever is the defect or condition of the stalled or bogged motor vehicle

23. What is the most important, in determining the skidding distance of a motor vehicle?
A. Driver’s driving attitude
B. Tire material of the motor vehicle
C. Slipperiness of the road surface
D. Speed of the motor vehicle

24. Which of the following the BEST reason why biorhythm is an important aspect of traffic safety so
that the person can avoid accident?
A. Knows his physical capacity on certain day.
B. Knows his intellectual capacity on certain day.
C. Gives hints on how he tends to feel in a certain day.
D. Ascertains his physical, emotional, and intellectual condition in a certain day.
25. What should the driver do if involved in a traffic accident?
A. Must report to the police station at once or immediately.
B. Must report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.
C. Must see his lawyer within 72 hours.
D. Must see a police officer after 3 hours.

26. Training Road users to avoid traffic-related accidents is a part of ______.

A. Traffic safety campaign
B. Traffic safety education
C. Safety operation
D. Safety consciousness

27. It was them who brought road building to its highest point of perfection in ancient times:
A. Chinese B. Greeks C. Romans D. Arabs

28. Safe use of the streets by drivers and pedestrians is a matter of:
A. adequate utilization of traffic resources
B. effective traffic enforcement
C. correct attitude and habit
D. sustained information campaign.

29. An elevated structure built for the safety of the pedestrians in crossing busy highways:
A. Flyover B. Skyway C. Underpass D. Overpass

30. A safety device installed at the roadside to protect vehicles, which run out of control form falling on
steep slopes or hitting fixed objects:
A. Signal cycle B. Guard rail C. Cycle split D. Drainage

31. When a driver’s license is confiscated for violations of RA 4136 the traffic enforcer must issue a
receipt of Temporary Operators Permit which is good for _____ within which the driver may continue to
operate his vehicle.
A. 15 days B. 24 hours C. 5 days D. 72 hours

32. The color of the traffic light which is on after the green light is
A. amber B. red C. green D. brown

33. What is the most common cause of road accident in the Philippines?
A. whether condition B. Pedestrian C. reckless driving D. Road condition

34. It declared as part of the laws of the Philippines the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Signs and
Signals.
A. PD 101 B. PD 1686 C. PD 207 D. PD 612
35. The conveying of persons, goods, and things from one place to another is referred to as ____.
A. traffic B. transportation C. traffic management D. any of these

36. Bona fide tourist and transients who are duly licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective
countries may be allowed to operate motor vehicles during their stay but not beyond?
A. 12 months B. 60 days C. 90 days D. 3 years

37. What enforcement action will not result to legal consequence(s)?

A. Warning B. Apprehension C. Impounding D. Issuance of citation ticket

38. The effectiveness of traffic law enforcement program is best measured by which of the following.
A. Increase in traffic enforcement actions
B. Decrease in the ratio of convictions to enforcement actions
C. Reduction of traffic accidents and delay
D. None of the foregoing

39. What is the general rule for the movement of vehicular traffic in the Philippines?
A. “keep to the left” B. “Safety First” C. “keep to the right” D. “watch out.”

40. Separation of traffic units in a vehicular accident is referred to as_________________.

A. final position B. Hazards C. Disengagement D. stopping

41. The narrow portion of the roadway due to traffic congestion or where “build up” usually occurs is
called:
A. Padlock B. Congestion C. Traffic Jam D. Bottleneck

42. A passage of wide section cut through a hill or sea to shorten circuitous roadway.
A. Skyway B. Expressway C. Subway D. Tunnel

43. It is painted on the pavement and placed at intersections and other places to provide pedestrians
with safety zone when crossing:
A. Crosswalk B. Lane C. Stop lines D. Center

44. This is the method used to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcoholic beverages
or not.
A. Counting B. Field sobriety test C. Walking thru straight line D. Balance

45. Which of the following consideration does not act as a deterrent to motorist and pedestrian?
A. Loss of driving privileges
B. increase of insurance premium
C. Fear of fine and punishment
D. possibility of being involved in an accident.
46. What is that movement of persons, good, and vehicles either powered by an animal or an animal-
drawn vehicle on by combustion system from one place to another?
A. Engineering C. Traffic
B. Traffic management D. Construction

47. It is any event that results in unintended injury or property damage attributable directly or indirectly
to the action of a motor vehicle or its load:
A. Accident C. Traffic accident
B. Motor vehicle accident D. Motor vehicle non traffic accident

48. What is the modern procedure for coping with streets and highway traffic by improving road
efficiency?
A. Traffic engineering C. Traffic education
B. Traffic management D. Traffic direction

49. What is the objective of traffic control?

A. To arrest traffic violators C. To prevent scalawags
B. To increase safety level D. To solve crimes

50. What is the combination of verbal warning and citations called?

A. Traffic consultation C. Written warnings.
B. Citation warnings D. Traffic rules implementation

51. In case there is no other available means of establishing the age of the offender, what should be
done if he claims that he is still a minor?
A. Do not listen to his claim because probably he is already of majority age.
B. Wait for the court to determine the age of the offender.
C. Resolve the issue in favor of the declarant.
D. Ask the social worker to determine the age of the offender.

52. What kind of criminals are those not yet known to the witnesses by names and other personal
circumstances before the commission of the crime?
A. unknown criminals C. known criminals
B. unidentified criminals D. none of the above

53. The first police officer who arrives at the crime scene before the investigator is called
_______________.
A. technical team C. desk officer
B. arresting officer D. first responder

54.Time element is material in which felony under the Revised Penal Code?
A. Robbery C. Homicide
B. Infanticide D. Kidnapping
55. What is the proof that one is given permission by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to operate a
vehicle on public highways?
A. driver’s ID C. driver’s license
B. franchise D. operator’s license

56. Which of the following is the basic objective of police traffic control?
A. Prevention of traffic accidents C. Movement of traffic units with safety
B. Planning for safe roads D. Economized transport of goods and services.

57. What kind of driver is one who shows a complete disregard for others, aggressive, impatient,
demanding and thoroughly selfish in his actions affecting other drivers?
A. Vociferous C. Defensive
B. Egotists D. Emotional

58. Safe use of the streets by drivers and pedestrians is a matter of

A. Adequate utilization of traffic resources C. Correct attitude and habit
B. Effective traffic enforcement D. Sustained information campaign.

59. Which of the following evidence is important to gather from fatal motor crash?
A. All of these
B. Footwear of driver and skid mark of vehicle
C. Spare tire
D. Unusual odor

60. What is the first and most important step in enforcing traffic rules?
A. None of these C. Enforcement
B. Planning and enforcement D. Planning

61. The ability of an investigator to last physically and mentally in enduring sleepless nights and tiresome
days in conducting investigation.
A. perseverance C. adaptability
B. optimism D. endurance

62. What is that knowledge or facts the investigator had gathered or acquired from persons or
documents which are pertinent or relevant concerning the commission of a crime or criminal activities?
A. investigation C. information
B. intelligence D. interview

63. Mere invitation for questioning of a person who is considered by the investigator as a possible
suspect of a crime is already considered_______________________.
A. beginning of arrest C. beginning of detention.
B. beginning of custody D. beginning of informing of his rights.

64. Confession made by the suspect during custodial investigation is considered:

A. judicial confession C. judicial determination of guilt
B. extra judicial confession D. mitigating circumstance
65. Direct acknowledgement of guilt arising from the commission of a crime is:
A. acknowledgement C. confession
B. admission D. guilty plea

66. What is the term being used by the police during investigation of crimes referring to a person who
commits a crime?
A. criminal C. respondent
B. accused D. suspect.

67. In the examination of the scene of accident, which of the following evidence will show how the
accident happened?
A. Hole on the road pavement C. The driver under the influence of liquor
B. Point of impact D. Vehicle has break failure.

68. The marks left on the road surface left by metal parts of the vehicle and may serve as a clue in traffic
investigation is referred to as:
A. Scuff marks C. Scratches and gouges
B. Skid marks D. Flat tire marks

69. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from collision course or otherwise avoid hazard.
A. Start of evasive action C. Point of no escape
B. Point of possible perception D. Final position

70. With respect to minor traffic violations, the traffic police officer should be guided foremost by the
consideration that _________.
A. Some traffic violations are intended
B. The aim is to discourage violation
C. Some traffic violations are caused by negligence
D. Violations must be punished

71. The effectiveness of traffic law enforcement is best measured by:

A. Reduction of traffic accidents and delays
B. Increase in traffic law enforcement actions
C. Decrease in the ratio of convictions to enforcement action
D. Smooth flow of traffic

72. The process of applying methods and instruments of physical science to the detection of crimes
refers to:
A. information C. interrogation
B. interview D. instrumentation

73. Case investigated by the police is considered solved if:

A. Suspect is identified
B. Suspect is arrested and evidence against him are gathered
C. Suspect is charged with appropriated case.
D. All of the above
74. The specific place or location where an unlawful act takes place is called:
A. venue C. jurisdiction
B. crime scene D. area of responsibility

75. The desk officer upon receipt of the crime incident shall have the following duties, EXCEPT:
A. Record the date and time the report was made.
B. Immediately respond to the crime scene.
C. Made a synopsis of the incident
D. Inform his superior officer or duty officer regarding the report.

76. What is the area located adjacent to the crime scene where the briefing is to be conducted and also
the place where the evidence custodian receives the evidence collected during crime scene
investigation?
A. crime scene C. fixed post
B. command post D. reception area

77. Which sketch gives the clear impression of the scene in cases where blood stains or bullet holes are
found?
A. sketch of locality C. cross projection
B. ground sketch D. sketch in details

78. In the Philippines, what is the first rule in traffic?

A. Safety first C. Keep right.
B. Don’t overtake D. Be at full stop.

79. What country first used traffic signs and symbols?

A. Germany C. America
B. France D. England

80. What is the traffic rule which is applicable to all motorists worldwide?
A. Keep right C. Safety first
B. Don’t overtake D. Be at full stop.

81. Is it correct to say that the world’s first traffic light came into being before the automobile was in
use?
A. No C. It depends.
B. Sometimes D. Yes

82. During custodial investigation in the police station, Mr. X confessed that he was the one who killed
Mr. Y because the latter killed his brother a week ago. He voluntarily signed a statement containing his
confession, but he refused the assistance of a lawyer claiming that he is not capable of paying the
services of a private counsel. Is the confession admissible in evidence?
A. Yes, because it was voluntary given by the suspect.
B. Yes, because the confession is in writing.
C. No, because it is not a confession but an admission.
D. No, because he made the confession without the assistance of a counsel.
83. The informal and summary inquiry conducted by a public prosecutor in criminal cases involving
persons arrested and detained without the benefit of a warrant issued by the court for purposes of
determining whether or not said persons should remain under custody and correspondingly be charged
in court is:
A. Preliminary Investigation C. Inquest proceeding
B. Criminal Investigation D. Arraignment

84. Articles and materials which are found in connection with the investigation and which aid in
establishing the identity of the perpetrator.
A. Documentary Evidence C. Tracing Evidence
B. Physical Evidence D. Associative Evidence

85. What interrogation technique may be applied to calm and nervous subjects by constantly observing
their behavior and then the investigator chooses the right moment to shout a pertinent question?
A. emotional appeal C. sympathetic appeal
B. jolting D. extenuation

86. Interrogation technique which indicates that the investigator does not consider his subject to have
committed a grave offense is called:
A. jolting C. extenuation
B. kindness D. Mutt and Jeff

87. The confession made by the accused during arraignment of his case is considered:
A. acknowledgement of guilt C. deposition
B. judicial confession D. extra-judicial confession

88. This refers to the authorized or unauthorized use of the opposite lane of a two way or separated
road:
A. Counter flow C. Passing through.
B. Overtaking D. Swerving

89. It is an object or vehicle on the road that hinders or prevent the smooth flow of traffic:
A. Obstruction C. Hazard
B. Hindrance D. Debris

90. Which of the following do not aggravate traffic jam:

A. Squatters C. Trash and garbage
B. Vendors D. Traffic

91. These are motives which cause people to avoid actions they know or believe can produce
unpleasant consequences:
A. Negative motives C. Secondary motives
B. Positive motives D. Primary motives

92. In traffic enforcement, what do you call on the act of bringing a motor vehicle as a consequence of
traffic law violation?
 A. Impounding C. Encumbrance
B. Seizure D. Confiscation

93. What investigative technique is employed by investigator when he conceals his official identity
accomplish an investigative mission?
A. undercover C. eliciting
B. false cover D. artificial cover

94. Is the city or provincial prosecutor allowed to release a respondent during inquest proceedings
without furnishing a bail?
A. Yes C. It depends
B. No D. A and C are incorrect

95. Following a person to acquire information about the identity and activities of the subject is a
technique in investigation called:
A. casing C. shadowing
B. stakeout D. roping

96. Which of the following is NOT a kind of surveillance?

A. stakeout C. general surveillance
B. Roping D. shadowing

97. Latent fingerprints and shoe impression left by the suspect at the crime scene are examples of
A. circumstantial evidence C. tracing evidence
B. associative evidence D. real evidence

98. What do you call a mark produced by a vehicle traveling in an arc or curved direction?
A. Centrifugal skid C. Scuff mark
B. Centrifugal force D. Skid mark

99. A friction mark on a pavement made by a tire, which is both rotating a slipping:
A. Centrifugal skid C. Scuff mark
B. Centrifugal force D. Skid mark

100. This refers to a group of stopped vehicle units due to an interruption

A. Traffic C. Traffic Congestion
B. Traffic Jam D. Heavy traffic