CE CORREL

HIGHWAY ENGINEERING (A)

1. What office is responsible for zoning of their respective jurisdictions and final land use and zoning planes to be submitted to
HLURB (Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board) for approval?
a. Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) c. Provincial Planning Development Office (PPDO)
b. City Planning Development Office (CPDO) d. All of the above

2. The following elements are to be considered when planning Expressways:

I. No frontage access
II. Development set well back from the highway
III. Grade separated intersections for extremely high flows and other intersecting expressways
IV. Number of intersections to be minimized
V. Where necessary or for emergency purposes, parking/stopping to be provided clear of the main carriageway.
a. I, II, IV, and V only b. II, III, IV, and V only c. I, III, IV, and V only d. All of the above

3. The elements to consider when planning National Roads are:

I. Limited frontage access
II. Development set well back from the highway
III. All access to premises provided via provincial roads
IV. Number of intersections to be minimized
V. Suitable at-grade channelized intersections for minor flows and other elements
VI. No roadside vendors
a. I, II, IV, and VI only b. II, III, V and VI only c. I, II, III and V only d. All of the above

4. When choosing a design speed for a road project, the following factors need to be considered:
I. Function of the road
II. Anticipated operating speed
III. Anticipated speed limit
IV. Economics
a. I, II, and IV only b. II, III, and IV only c. I, III, and IV only d. All of the above

5. On open country roads with no “blind corners” not closely bordered by habitation, the maximum speed for passenger cars and
motorcycles is:
a. 80 kph b. 60 kph c. 40 kph d. 30 kph

6. On open country roads with no “blind corners” not closely bordered by habitation, the maximum speed for motor trucks and
buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 60 kph c. 50 kph d. 30 kph

7. On “through streets” or boulevards clear of traffic, with no “blind corners” when so designated, the maximum speed for
passenger cars and motorcycles is:
a. 25 kph b. 60 kph c. 40 kph d. 30 kph

8. On “through streets” or boulevards clear of traffic, with no “blind corners” when so designated, the maximum speed for trucks
and buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 40 kph c. 20 kph d. 30 kph

9. 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. 25 kph b. 30 kph c. 40 kph d. 60 kph

10. Through crowded streets, approaching intersections at “blind corners”, passing school zones passing other vehicles which are
stationary, or for similar dangerous circumstances, the maximum speed for passenger cars, motorcycles, motor trucks, and buses is:
a. 25 kph b. 20 kph c. 30 kph d. 40 kph

11. Maximum speed for cars and motorists in high-risk pedestrian areas is:
a. 25 kph b. 50 kph c. 30 kph d. 40 kph

12. The maximum speed for cars and motorists in low-risk pedestrian areas is:
a. 60 kph b. 30 kph c. 25 kph d. 45 kph
13. The speed limit appropriate on roads where there are no footpaths and pedestrians are required to walk on the road is:
a. 40 kph b. 30 kph c. 35 kph d. 25 kph

14. The speed limit appropriate on a high standard duplicated carriageway road where there is only occasional access from adjoining
properties is:
a. 50 kph b. 30 kph c. 60 kph d. 80 kph

15. The speed limit appropriate on a very high standard expressways, which have low crash rate is:
a. 45 kph b. 60 kph c. 100 kph d. 75 kph

16. 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 limits signs. After that, repeater signs should be placed at ______
spacing.
a. 1 km b. 2 km c. 500 m d. 1.5 km

17. The speed limit appropriate on lower standard expressways.

a. 50 or 60 kph b. 60 or 75 kph c. 90 or 100 kph d. 80 or 90 kph

18. It is the maximum number of vehicles, which have a reasonable expectation of passing over a given section of a lane or a
roadway in one direction or in both directions during one hour under prevailing road and traffic conditions.
a. Flow of Traffic b. Road Capacity c. Density d. Free Flow

19. The capacity of a route can be affected by the following factors:

I. Number of lanes
II. Lane and shoulder width
III. 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. I, II, III, and IV only b. II, III, IV, and VI only c. I, IV, V, and VI only d. All of the above

20. Ideal capacity of a road is:

a. 2000 vph b. 1800 vph c. 1400 vph d. 1200 vph

21. The specific location of turnouts shall be determined taking into consideration the following conditions:
I. Turnout shall be placed at locations/poblacions where pedestrians are normally concentrated.
II. A turnout may be placed at least 50.0 meters after a road intersection.
III. Minimum distance between two consecutive turnouts in one direction shall not be less than 500 meters in cities/urban centers.
In other areas, the minimum distance shall not be less than 1 km.
IV. Turnout should be placed on or adjacent to horizontal and vertical curves that limits the sight distances in either directions.
a. I, II, and IV only b. I, III, and IV only c. I, II, and III only d. All of the above

22. The required length of the turnout shall be determined considering a length of ______meters for each bus.
a. 15.0 b. 14.5 c. 16.0 d. 15.5

23. Turnout shall have a minimum width of ______ meters to accommodate all types of vehicles.
a. 4.00 b. 3.60 c. 3.80 d. 4.20

24. Turnout shall not be placed opposite each other but shall be placed not less than ______ meters apart.
a. 31.5 b. 30.0 c. 30.5 d. 31.0

25. The pavement thickness of turnout shall no case be less than ______ for asphalt.
a. 75 mm b. 150 mm c. 100 mm d. 200 mm

26. The pavement thickness of turnout shall no case be less than ______ for concrete.
a. 250 mm b. 230 mm c. 150 mm d. 200 mm
27. The following are vulnerable road users.
I. Pedestrians
II. People with disabilities
III. Non-motorized vehicles
IV. Motorcycles
V. Dilapidated vehicles
a. I, II, III, and IV only b. I, III, IV, and V only c. I, III, IV and V only d. All of the above

28. 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 parallel parking ______ meters on both approach and
exit sides.
a. 6 b. 5 c. 3 d. 8

29. The first aim of safe road design is to ensure that road users remain safely on the road. This depends on the following factors:
I. a sound road surface
II. an adequate width or cross-section
III. horizontal and vertical alignment
IV. good visibility/sight distance
V. delineation and signing
VI. provision for pedestrians, pedal cyclists and people with disabilities
VII. management of traffic conflicts at intersections
VIII. speed management
a. I, II, III, and VI only c. I, IV, VI, and VII only
b. II, IV, V, VII, and VIII only d. All of the above
30. The areas where the state of the road surface is particularly important where vehicles are required to brake or maneuver
suddenly such as:
I. On the approach to traffic signals
II. At roundabouts
III. Around tight curves
IV. On downhill slopes
a. I, II, and III only b. I, III, and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. All of the above

31. Other aspects that could contribute to loss of control on curves are:
I. Adverse superelevation
II. Poor sightdistance
III. Poor surface condition
a. I, and II only b. I, and III only c. II, and III only d. All of the above

32. The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the vehicles such as:
I. Type of vehicle – car and truck
II. Friction between the tire and the road
III. Eye height of the driver
IV. Speed of vehicles
a. I, II, and III only b. I, III, and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. All of the above

33. The reaction time to be used for road safety design is ______ seconds. This value is applied to the whole range of design speeds.
a. 1.5 b. 1.2 c. 2.5 d. 2.0

34. The length of superelevation development from zero cross slope to full design superelevation is known as:
a. Superelevation runout b. Superelevation runoff c. Tangent runout d. Tangent runoff

35. Types of curb and gutter:

I. Barrier curb and gutter
II. Barrier curb
III. Mountable/drop curb and gutter
IV. Mountable/drop curb
a. I, II, and III only b. I, III, and IV only c. II, III, and IV only d. All of the above
36. 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 type are used for areas where operating speeds are generally less than 60 kph and where parking of vehicles is
allowed.
a. Barrier curb and gutter c. Mountable/drop curb and gutter
b. Barrier curb d. Mountable/drop curb

37. They are lane in flat to rolling terrain, which are used to break up platoons of traffic and to improve traffic flow over a section of
road. A series of such auxiliary lanes for 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 c. Overtaking Lanes d. Auxiliary Lanes

38. A special form of overtaking lane but they are only provided on inclines where truck speed fall to 40 kps or less and upgrade
traffic flow rate in excess of 20 vehicles per hour.
a. Climbing Lanes b. Tapered Lanes c. Ramps d. Diverging Lanes

39. Delineation of the road alignment needs to be considered as part of the design process to ensure that adequate guidance is
provided to rad users. Delineation is generally provided by the use of the following devices:
I. Pavement Markings
II. Signs
III. Guide Posts
IV. Reflective Delineators
V. Lighting
VI. Curb or other physical devices
a) I, II, III, and IV only b) II, III, IV, and VI only c) I, IV, V, and VI only d) All of the above

40. Common types of intersections are:

I. Cross-intersections
II. T-Intersections
III. Y-Intersections
IV. Other multi-legged junctions
V. Roundabouts
a) I, II, III, and IV only b) I, III, and IV only c) I, III, IV, and V only d) All of the above

41. The figure shown is one type of a highway or road intersections at grade. This is commonly known as:

a) Parallel Type of 4 Leg Intersection c) Multileg Intersection

b) Unhannelized Intersection d) Flared Type of Intersection

42. The figure shown in one type of a highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:

a) Flared Type of 4 Leg Intersection c) Parallel Type of 4 Leg Intersection

b) Unchannelized Intersection d) Multi-leg Intersection

43. The figure shown is one type of a highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:

a) Multi-Leg Intersection c) Flared Type Intersection

b) Unchannelized Intersection d) Multi-leg Intersection
44. The figure shown is one type of a highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:

a) Multi-Leg Intersections c) Unchannelized Intersections

b) Flared Type Intersections d) Parallel Type Intersections

45. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as:

a) Channelized Y-Intersections c) 3 Leg Intersections with Y-Turning Roadways

b) Rotary Intersections d) Four Leg Channelized Type Intersection

46. The figure shown is one of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as:

a) Channelized Intersections c) Flared Intersection

b) Channelized Y-Intersection d) 3 Leg Intersection

47. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade, which is commonly known as:

a) Y-With Turning Roadways c) Rotary Intersections Roundabout

b) 4-Leg Channelized Type Intersection d) Channelized Y-Intersection

48. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which is commonly known as:

a) Channelized Y-Intersection c) Rotary Type Intersection

b) Y-With Turning Roadways d) 4-Leg Channelized Intersection

49. The figure shown is one type of highway intersection at grade which is commonly known as:
a) Rotary Intersections Roundabout c) Multi-Leg Intersection
b) 4-Leg Channelized Type d) Flared Type Intersection

50. The figure shown is one type of highway intersections at grade which commonly known as:

a) Clover Leaf c) Directional Interchange

b) Partial Clover Leaf d) Rotary Intersections Roundabout

51. Traffic can be controlled at intersections by traffic control device such as:
I. Regulatory Signs
II. Traffic signals
III. Roundabouts
a) I and II only b) I and III only c) II and III only d) All of the above

52. Types of slip lanes arrangements are:

I. High entry angle slip lane
II. Free flow slip lane
III. Slow entry angle slip lane
a) I and II only b) I and III only c) II and III only d) All of the above

53. One of the safest type of intersection treatments.

a) T-Intersection b) Y-Intersection c) Roundabout d) Cross Intersection

54. The maximum design speed through roundabout should be generally _____ in urban areas.
a) 50 kph b) 40 kph c) 60 kph d) 70 kph

55. The maximum design speed through roundabout be no greater than _____ in rural areas.
a) 60 kph b) 70 kph c) 50 kph d) 40 kph

56. Some typical road environment hazards are:

I. Poles
II. Trees
III. Steep side slopes
IV. Water courses, dams
VI. Culvert endwalls
VI. Fences and encroaching buildings
VII. Bridge piers and abutments
VIII. Speed management
a) I, II, III and VI only b) II, III, V and VII only c) III, IV, V, and VI only d) All of the above

57. They are used to shield errant vehicles to shield errant vehicles from running into hazards that cannot be relocated or made
more frangible.
a) roadside poles b) roadside barriers c) frangible wooden posts d) drivable culvert end

58. Device mounted on a fixed support (permanent 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 c) Traffic signs d) Special instruction signs

59. Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations which, if disregarded, will constitute an offense.
a) Roadwork signs b) Regulatory signs c) Traffic signs d) Warning signs

60. Signs that instruct road users to meet certain rule requirements or road conditions.
a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs c) Traffic Signs d) Special instruction signs

61. Warn road users of condition on or adjacent to the road that may be unexpected or hazardous.
a) Roadwork signs b) Warning signs c) Traffic Signs d) Guide Signs

62. Inform and advice road users of directions, distance, routes, the location of services, and points of intersects.
a) Guide signs b) Regulatory signs c) Warning signs d) Traffic signs

63. Warn or advise of temporary hazardous conditions that could endanger road users or the men and equipment engaged on
roadwork.
a) Roadwork signs b) Overhead signs c) Guide signs d) Special instruction signs

64. Signs which provide means of displaying essential traffic information on wide multilane 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 c) Overhead signs d) Special instruction signs

65. 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 c) Barriers d) Temporary curbing

66. 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 b) Delineators c) Barriers d) Flashing Lamps

67. Light retro-reflecting devices mounted at the side of the roadway, in series, to indicate the roadway alignment.
a) Traffic cones b) Delineators c) Flexible post or bollard d) Flashing lamps

68. Devices which may be conical in shape or tubular-shaped capable of performing channelization of traffic which may be set on the
surface of the roadway or rigidly attached for continues use.
a) Traffic cones b) Delineators c) Flexible post or bollard d) Barriers

69. 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 c) Temporary curbing d) Flexible post or bollard

70. Device used in place of rigid barrier posts or traffic cones with a minimum of 450 mm by 50 mm wide with alternate bands of
contrasting color as seen by approaching traffic for delineation of traffic.
a) Barriers b) Delineators c) Temporary curbing d) Bollard

71. Standard sign shape for STOP sign.

a) Octagon b) Circle c) Equilateral triangle d) Rectangle

72. Standard sign shape for GIVE AWAY sign.

a) Octagon b) Circle c) Equilateral triangle d) Rectangle

73. Standard sign shape for regulatory signs.

a) Octagon b) Circle c) Equilateral triangle d) Rectangle

74. Standard sign shape for additional information is:

a) Octagon b) Circle c) Equilateral triangle d) Rectangle

75. Standard sign shape for directional signs, roadwork signs, signs for special purposes, and supplementary plates for warning signs.
a) Pentagon b) Circle c) Equilateral Triangle d) Rectangle

76. Standard sign shape for pedestrian and school crossings sign.
a) Pentagon b) Circle c) Equilateral Triangle d) Rectangle

78. Standard color used as a background for STOP signs.

a) Red b) Black c) Yellow d) White

79. Standard color used as background color for roadwork signs.

a) Red b) Black c) Yellow d) White
80. Is used as background color for signs related in pedestrian movement, school zones, and road work hazard markers to give
additional emphasis and guidance to vehicle operators.
a) Fluorescent yellow green c) Green
b) Fluorescent orange d) Blue

81. Is used as background color for roadwork signs whose legends relate to personnel working.
a) Fluorescent yellow green c) Green
b) Fluorescent orange d) Blue

82. Is used as background color for direction signs.

a) Fluorescent yellow green c) Green
b) Fluorescent orange d) Blue

83. Is used as background color for service signs.

a) Brown b) Fluorescent orange c) Green d) Blue

84. Is reserved as background color for all tourist facility directional and information signs.
a) Brown b) Fluorescent Orange c) Green d) Blue

85. Signs are normally located on what side of the road?

a) Center b) Left c) Right d) Mounted over the road

86. Which of the following standard abbreviation of signs is not correct?

a) EX for expressway b) HWY for highway c) RD for road d) AVE for avenue

87. Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road.
a) Chevron signs b) Supplementary signs c) Guide post signs d) Delineators

88. The color for pavement markings is:

a) White b) Black c) Red d) Blue

89. The color of pavement markings for an unbroken portion of no-passing lines.
a) White b) Yellow c) Red d) Black

90. The color of markings for bus and PUJ lanes.

a) White b) Yellow c) Red d) Black

91. The color of No Loading/Unloading Zone marking.

a) White b) Yellow c) Red d) Black

92. The color of Fire Lane Zone markings.

a) White b) Yellow c) Red d) Black

93. Shall mean any public thoroughfare, public boulevard, and avenue, but shall not include roadway upon ground owned by private
persons, colleges, universities, or other similar institutions.
a) Highway b) Expressway c) Carriageway d) Intersection

94. Is a type of thermoplastic lane marking designed to aid and provide motorist with visual, audio, and motion warnings on the
road.
a) Rumbles strips b) Chevron markings c) Painted median d) Diagonal markings

95. Lengths of letters or numerals used on messages painted on pavement in urban areas.
a) 2 m b) 3 m c) 2.5 m d) 3.5 m

96. Lengths of letters or numerals used on messages painted on pavement on high-speed highways.
a) 3 m b) 4 m c) 6 m d) 5 m
97. The figure shown is a type of freeway interchanges known as:

a) Clover leaf b) Partial Clover leaf c) Diamond interchanges d) Trumpet interchanges

98. The figure shown is a type of freeway interchanges known as:

a) T or Trumpet b) Partial clover leaf c) Diamond interchanges d) Trumpet interchanges

99. The figure shown is a type of freeway interchanges known as:

a) Clover leaf b) Partial clover leaf c) Diamond interchanges d) Trumpet interchanges

100. The figure shown is a type of freeway interchanges known as:

a) Diamond b) Clover leaf c) Partial clover leaf d) Trumpet interchanges

101. The figure shown is a type of freeway interchanges known as:

a) Y-Interchange c) Trumpet interchanges

b) Directional d) Flyover with round-about

102. The figure shown is a type of a freeway entrance which is commonly known as:

a) Taper type entrance b) Channelized entrance c) Channelized entrance d) Parallel type entrance

103. The figure shown is a type of freeway entrance which is commonly known as:

a) Taper type entrance b) Channelized entrance c) Channelized entrance d) Parallel type entrance