TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

1. The conveying of person, goods and things from one place to another is referred to as-
a. transportation b. Traffic
c. Traffic management d. A and B
e. All of these
2. Which of these is the first domesticated animal?
a. dog b. donkey
c. chicken d. carabao
3. The application of the processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling to affairs is referred to as-
a. traffic administration b. traffic management
c. traffic operation d. traffic operation
d. all of the above
4. What is the slang term used in referring a narrow portion of the roadway due to traffic congestion or where
“build up” usually occurs?
a. gridlock b. congestion
c. traffic jam d. bottle-neck
5. Republic Act number 8750 is otherwise known as-
a. Clean Air Act b. Philippine Land Transportation Code
c. Seat Belt Law d. Anti-Campaign Act
6. Cytheria was issued a student driver’s permit on January 25, 2012. When can she qualified to apply for a
Non-professional driver’s license?
a. after June 25, 2012 b. On or after June 25, 2012
c. After May 25, 2012 d. After February 25, 2012
7. When a holder of a driver’s license needs to be accompanied by a person with normal hearing, what should
be the indicated “condition” in his license?
a. A b. b c. D d. D e. E
8. Aivoree was issued with a new professional driver’s license on March 16, 2004. When will it expire?
a. March 16, 2005 b. March 16, 2006
c. March 16, 2007 d. March 16, 2008
9. The allowable deductible points to pass the actual road test for driver’s license applicant is-
a. 30 b. 20 b. 15 d. 10
10. If the plate number of a motor vehicle is AVC 563, what week of the month should it be registered?
a. 1st b. 2nd c. 3rd d. 4th
11. If the plate number of a motor vehicle is TGP, what month should it be registered?
a. January b. September
c. August d. September
e. None of these
12. If a driver is involved in a traffic accident, he must report to the nearest police station-
a. within forty-eight (48)hours b. within seventy-two (72) hours
c. at once d. After three (3) hours
e. never
13. What is the most common traffic violation committed by road users?
a. overloading b. expired license
c. Illegal parking d. intoxicated driver
c. Jay Walking
14. When cruising on a four-lane-two-way highway, fast moving vehicles should use the-

a. lanes 1 and 4 b. inner lanes

c. outer lanes d. either the inner or outer lanes
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 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. As a general rule, you should overtake on the left side, except when:
a. As a general rule, you should overtake on the left side, except when:
b. the opposite traffic is free from oncoming motor vehicles
c. traversing on a two-way two lane
d. cruising along a four-lane-two-way traffic way
17. Which of the following is a safe place for overtaking?
a. commercial places b. Expressways
c. rural highways d. dry paved
e. none of these
18. In case of two vehicles approaching an intersection at the same time, which one should give the right of
way?
a. the vehicle coming from the right
b. the vehicle approaching from the left
c. the vehicle which is turning right at the moment
d. the vehicle which is about to turn at the moment
19. Parking is allowed in the following places, except:
a. within an intersection b. on a one-way street
b. on the curb of the highway d. on a two-way street
20. When parking on uphill parallel to the highway and there is a curb, the front wheels should be sharply
turned to:
a. right b. center
c. left d. either left or right
21. The first among the Ten Commandments of traffic is-
a. kept right b. observe road courtesy
c. observance of proper parking d. if in doubt, don’t overtake
e. safety first
22. When a driver violated any of the provisions of R.A. 4136, what should be issued as a receipt of
confiscation of the driver’s license?
a. TVR b. TCT
c. TOP d. RTAS ticket
e. all of these
23. The color of the background for a regulatory sign is-
a. blue b. green
c. yellow d. white
24. The color of a traffic light which is on after the green light is-
a. amber b. red
c. brown d. green
25. From the bottom, what is the arrangement of color of the traffic light?
a. red, yellow, green b. green, red, yellow
c. green, yellow, red s. red, green, yellow
26. The double solid white line means that-
a. it doesn’t allow lane changing b. allows lane changing
c. allows overtaking d. allows parking
27. When sketching traffic accident, point of reference on the road should be anything which are fixed or
permanent in nature, while for the motor vehicles involved, the point of reference should be-
a. corner of the edges of the vehicle b. corner of the rear and the front bumper
c. edge of the tire d. center of the axle
28. When the vehicles in the collision are damaged, the photograph should emphasize the-
a. direction of the motor vehicles
b. the general view of the road or intersection
c. close-up view of the damage
d. none of the above
29. The measurement of the maximum frictional resistance of the pavements is referred to as-
a. drag factor b. frictional measurement
c. coefficient of friction d. frictional drag
e. a and c
30. If you are the investigator, what particular physical evidence should be obtained in hit-and-run cases?
a. blood b. fibers of clothing
c. debris d. plate number
e. all of these
31. 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 b. egotists
c. defensive d. emotional
32. How should a driver approach an intersection?
a. be at the right way b. give a signal
c. be at the full stop d. overtake other vehicles

33. Which of the following traffic concepts instructs drivers and pedestrians when and how pedestrians move,
not to move or stand steady at a particular time?
a. traffic direction b. traffic direction and control
c. traffic control d. none of these
34. 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
35. What is the first and most important step in enforcing traffic rules?
a. none of these b. planning and enforcement
c. enforcement d. planning
36. What is the general rule for the movement of vehicular traffic in the Philippines?
a. “keep to the left” b. “keep to the right”
c. none of these d. “watch out”
37. What should drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches and displaying legally authorized red light
and sounding a siren?
a. pull aside and stop the car abruptly
b. continue driving slowly without regard of the emerging vehicle
c. yield the right-of-way and wait for the passage of the vehicle
d. disregard the red light and siren
38. Who among the following is a licensed operator of a motor vehicle?
a. pedestrian b. driver
c. pilot d. cruiser
39. What is the event where harm is done, either injury to a person or damage property that is attributed to
the movement of motor vehicles on the road?
a. road accident b. fortuitous event
c. emergency d. hazard
e. accident
40. A type of traffic formation which facilitates safe movement of vehicles and pedestrian in traffic.
a. traffic control b. management
c. supervision d. enforcement
41. It is referred to as the point or place where two or more either single or double or multi-lanes certainly
meet a point?
a. Parallel b. corner
c. intersection d. crossfire
42. It is defined as the combination of verbal and citations.
a. traffic consultation b. citation warnings
c. written warnings d. traffic rules implementation
43. It is a process whereby violators are informed of the violation of the law and thereafter, explain the
hazards to such action.
a. verbal warning b. traffic accost
c. traffic regulation explain d. traffic advice
44. The objective of traffic control is-
a. to arrest traffic violators b. to increase safety level
c. to prevent scalawags d. to solve crimes
45. The collision report between train and bus can be given to-
a. general investigation b. traffic investigation
c. auxiliary service d. homicide division
46. One of the following can be a proof that a person is given permission by the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) to operate a vehicle on public highways.
a. driver’s ID b. Franchise
c. driver’s license d. operator’s license
47. It is one of the traffic engineering systems that employ prescribed traffic rules and regulations and devices
such as signals, and markings, to relieve vehicular congestion and to promote safety and pedestrian mobility.
a. traffic direction b. traffic engineering
c. traffic control d. traffic rules and regulations
48. Collision between a bus and person is reported to-
a. intelligence and investigation b. administrative
c. general investigation d. traffic investigation

49. Which of the following is the basic objective of police traffic control?
a. prevention of traffic accidents
b. planning for safe roads
c. movement of traffic with safety
d. economized transport of goods and services
50. It is referred to as the movement of persons, goods, and vehicles either powered by animal or are animal-
drawn vehicles or a combination system from one place to another.
a. engineering b. traffic management
c. traffic d. construction
e. transportation
51. The earliest known human beings were believed to have constantly moved from one place to another
because of-
a. they were nomadic
b. of their involvement with barter trading

c. they have to see the rest of the world

d. they have to conquer places for them to survive
52. The earliest form of travelling used by man was-
a. by foot travel b. through domestication of animals
c. by using sledge pulled by animals d. by wheeled carts
53. To ease the travelling by foot, the earliest human beings-
a. invented the wheel
b. used wind power to move their vehicles
 c. domesticated animals which helped them carry their loads
d. domesticated animals to pull their wheeled carts
54. Wheel is believed to have originated in-
a. Europe b. Western Asia
c. America d. Africa
55. When wheeled cars were invented, the next problem by man in travelling was-
a. an engine which will power the wheeled carriages
b. how to power the vehicles
c. how to get rid of the domesticated animal
d. a wider pathways which could accommodate the much wider wheeled carts
56. Which of the following were considered as the pioneers of road building in ancient history?
a. Americans b. Australians
c. Europeans d. Roman
57. The Frenchman who is attributed for the invention of the internal combustion engine is-
a. John MacAdam b. John Boyd Dunlop
c. Etienne Lenoir d. Henry Ford
58. This person pioneered the mass production of motor vehicles.
a. Henry Ford b. Etienne Lenoir
c. Gottiel Daimler d. Nicholaus Otto
59. The person is known for the introduction of pneumatic tires?
a. John MacAdam b. John Boyd Dunlop
c. Etienne Lenoir d. Henry Ford
60. What kind of animal was domesticated in Siberia during the beginning of the Christian era for
transportation purposes?
a. ox b. Reindeer
c. cattle d. Ilama
61. Poor control measures as a major cause of traffic congestion is best characterized by:
a. arrow bridges and absence of catwalk to control pedestrians
b. lack of traffic enforcers along intersections
c. insufficient mechanical control devices and ineffective traffic officers
d. all of the above
62. Traffic management is the sole responsibility of the police. This statement is:
a. absolutely true b. true in highly urbanized place like cities
c. absolutely false d. cannot be constructed
e. none of the above
63. Human errors as one cause of traffic congestion is best characterized by the following, except:
a. poor legislation
b. slow drivers or bad driving habit
c. lack of foresight on the part of pedestrians
d. effective and efficient traffic enforcers
e. none of the foregoing
64. The Land Transportation Office is under this agency:
a. DILG b. DOJ
c. DOTC d. DPWH
65. In traffic management, the success of police enforces can be attributed practically to his:
a. discretion b. common sense
c. sufficient knowledge of the problems d. broad experience
66. The government office responsible in the enforcement of driver’s licensing is the-
a. DCTC b. DOJ
c. PNP d. none of the foregoing
67. What branch of the government is responsible for the approval of budget intended for traffic development?
a. executive b. legislative
c. judiciary d. department of finance
68. A Special Plate number reserved for the Senate President.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
69. Which of the following is not included in the objectives of conduction road check?
a. checking of faulty vehicle equipment or accessories
b. checking registration and licensing violations
c. checking of contrabands like illegal drugs and firearms
d. determining intoxicated drivers
70. The objective of an officer in the principles of officer-violator relationship is to:
a. establish pleasant relationship
b. apprehend the traffic law violated
c. enforce the traffic law violated
d. issue traffic citation ticket or temporary operator’s permit
e. all of these
71. Pursuit operation is conducted when the driver is:
a. unaware that he violated a traffic law
 b. not aware that he violated a traffic law and fails to stop when signaled to do so by the traffic
enforcer
c. committed a very serious traffic violation
d. sideswiped a pedestrian and killing the victim instantly
72. In dealing with the violator, is business-like means:
a. you offer a product to the violator
b. you ask for a money from the violator in exchange of his non-apprehension
c. secretly ask bribe from the violator
d. communicating with the violator in the most polite manner
73. When stopping a violator, what should not be done?
a. blow your horn and sound your siren so he will stop promptly
b. ask him to pull-over on the shoulder or the outermost portion of the traffic way
c. consider whether you are parked safely and not obstructing other motorists
d. consider your safety, the safety of others, and safety of the stopped violator
74. In the identification of motor vehicles using the itemized features, sedan refers to:
a. make b. model
c. body type d. outstanding feature
75. Which of the following is not an example of hazardous violations?
a. damaged car headlights b. driving while under the influence of drugs
c. reckless driving d. driving on excessive speed
76. When a driver violated any of the provisions of R. A. 4136, in exchange of his confiscated license, he
should be issued with:
a. T.O.P. b. T.V.R.
c. T.C.T. d. any of these
77. You apprehend and cited a driver along Session Road, Baguio City for violation of the provisions of R. A.
4136; you should ask him to report to:
a. RTAS b. BCPO-TMD
c. Prosecutor’s Office d. LTO-TAS
78. Violators of traffic ordinance in Metro Manila are advised to report to:
a. LTO-TAS b. WPD-TMB
c. Traffic Court (if possible) d. Prosecutor’s Office

79. Any violator when cited, are advised to report to the appropriate office:
a. within 24 hours but not more than 72 hours
b. within 72 hours but not less than 24 hours
c. within 72 hours but not more than 24 hours
d. within 3 days or 72 hours
80. If the violator appears after 15 days, his license is:
a. forwarded to the LTO or nearest LTO regional office for suspension or revocation
b. his license is kept and he will be asked to pay for the fine as shown in the schedule of fines
c. kept at the police office and the officer-in-charge- will ask the violator to pay for the corresponding
penalty
d. subjected to suspension or revocation if he pleads guilty
81. Which of the following refers to the enforcement action which does not contemplate possible assessment
of penalty by the court?
a. arrest b. citation
c. warning d. any of these
82. One of the following is not one of the goals of traffic enforcement activities:
a. to increase safety level
b. to increase traffic efficiency
c. to ensure harmonious and comfortable environment
d. to increase compensation of public utility vehicles
83. As a traffic investigator, what is the immediate action to be undertaken at the scene?
a. check for casualties b. check for hazards
c. interview witnesses d. call for assistance
84. Which of the following is most likely true?
a. The job of the investigator ends at the accident scene
b. The job of the investigator ends after he leaves the accident scene
c. The success of the traffic accident investigation depends mostly on the desire of the investigator
d. The job of the investigator starts from the time the accident is reported until the case goes to court,
if ever
85. Any circumstances contributing to a result without which the result could not have occurred, an element
which is necessary to produce the result, but not by itself sufficient is known as:
a. cause b. factor
c. primary cause d. attribute
e. modifier
86. In the chain of events, injury usually occurs after stopping. This statement is:
a. false b. true
c. vague d. absolutely true
87. A misnomer loosely applied to the most obvious or easily explained factor in the cause of an accident or
the most easily modified condition factor is:
a. cause b. factor
c. primary cause d. attribute
e. modifier
88. The speed adjusted to potential or possible hazards or the road and traffic situation ahead and usually
determined by the road rather than the particular driver of a vehicle is:
a. speed limit b. minimum limit
c. allowable limit d. safe speed
89. The place and time of which the hazard could have been perceived by the normal person. It precedes
actual perception delay. The event is known as:
a. point of possible perception b. perception delay
c. perception of hazard d. actual perception point
e. none of the foregoing
90. The investigator of hit-and-run cases should prove that:
a. the victim was killed during the accident
b. the suspect was driving the suspect vehicle
c. the suspect is wanted for another crime
d. the suspect is either intoxicated with drugs or unlicensed
91. When physically examining body of the victim of hit-and-run accident, consider the following except:
a. his clothing
b. other parts of his body
c. his internal organs to possibly determine the cause of death
d. the marks, grease or paint chips

92. During the follow-up investigation of hit-and-run cases, why should the investigator return to the accident
scene?
a. to have a vivid look of the accident scene
b. to appeal to the television or radio programs
c. to canvass garages in the area
d. to obtain additional witnesses such as delivery men operating on scheduled routes
93. The objective of motor vehicle accident investigation involving the flight of one of the participants in two-
fold. First is to determine who is responsible for the collision, and second is to:
a. identify the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene
b. to apprehend the involved drivers
c. to file necessary charges against the responsible
d. to identify the victim in the accident
94. Which of the following is not included in the legal requirements for a driver who is involved in an accident?
a. stopping b. identifying himself to proper authority
c. giving aid d. seeking assistance of physician
95. In the computation of the speed of the motor vehicle based on the length of the skid marks, which of the
following is a major restriction process?
a. tire thread b. non-recovery of the involved motor vehicle
c. wet road d. none of the above
96. The distance travelled before applying brakes is known as:
a. breaking distance b. reaction distance
c. reaction time d. braking reaction
97. The following are the photos to be taken in traffic accident investigation, except:
a. tire marks b. ruts
c. shafts d. gouges
98. The tire marks left on the road side by tires when the wheels are still in motion.
a. skid marks b. flat tire marks
c. rotating marks d. scuff marks
99. The marks left on the road surface left by metal parts of the vehicle and may serve as a clue in
investigation are referred to as:
a. scuff marks b. skid marks
c. scratches and gouges d. flat tire skid marks
100. A braking skid mark interrupted at frequent regular intervals or the skid marks made bouncing wheel on
which brakes keep the wheel from turning is known as:
a. skip marks b. yawn marks
c. gap skid d. shadowy marks