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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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The maximum width of a vehicle as recommended by IRC is________________?

  • (A)  1.85m
  • (B)  2.44 m
  • (C)  3.81 m
  • (D)  4.72 m
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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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