Highway facilities are designed for
Annual average hourly volume
Annual average daily traffic
Thirtieth highest hourly volume
Peak hourly volume of the year
Night driving is dangerous because
Some traffic signs are less visible at night.
More vehicles are on the road at night.
The distance we can see ahead is reduced.
Street lights tend to blur our vision.
For highway geometric design purpose the speed
15th percentile
50 percentile
85 percentile
98 percentile
The maximum spacing of contraction joints in rigid pavements is
2.5 m
3.5 m
4.5 m
5.5 m
When driving at night, it is most important for you to
Use your high beams at all times.
Drive within the range of your headlights.
Be ready to brake more quickly.
Watch for cars at intersections
Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street?
You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively.
Trucks have to go slower on the expressways.
There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limit.
There is more of a tendency to “tailgate.”
Which one of the following is a solid or painted object in a road that channelises traffic?
Round about junction
Painted Island
Traffic island
Traffic signal
On a right angled road intersection with two way traffic, the total number of confict points is
6
11
18
24
The background colour of the informatory sign board is
Red
Yellow
Green
White
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first
Try to pump it to build up the pressure.
Shift into neutral and shut the engine off.
Try to raise it by hooking your toe under it.
Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car
