Traffic Engineering and Management (3160615) MCQs

MCQs of Design of Intersection

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11.

All right turn movements in an interchange are provided by ___________.

(a)

Directional ramps

(b)

Non-directional ramps

(c)

Semi-directional ramps

(d)

Auxilliary lanes

Answer:

Option (a)

12.

Exit ramp diverge angles commonly range from __________.

(a)

2o to 5o

(b)

1o to 2o

(c)

45o to 65o

(d)

65o to 90o

Answer:

Option (a)

13.

As per IRC:SP:90, the maximum and desirable gradients applicable to ramps for various design speeds should not exceed ___________.

(a)

3.5 %

(b)

4.5 %

(c)

5.5 %

(d)

7.5 %

Answer:

Option (a)

14.

The portion adjacent to the through roadway which comprises speed change lanes, tapers and channelising islands is ________.

(a)

Ramp terminal

(b)

Loop lane

(c)

Weaving section

(d)

Braided ramp

Answer:

Option (a)

15.

What would be the possible number of total conflict points with a conventional four-legged intersection having a two-lane-two-way operation?

(a)

24

(b)

32

(c)

8

(d)

16

Answer:

Option (b)

16.

Which of the following condition is favourable for designing roads intersecting at-grade as a rotary?

(a)

Intersections where traffic signals are warranted

(b)

Traffic volume in the range 500-3000 veh/hr

(c)

At intersections with fewer delays

(d)

Traffic volume is greater than 3000 veh/hr

Answer:

Option (b)

17.

As per IRC:65, the recommended radius of entry may be selected for the design of a rotary intersection in the range of 20-35 m and 15-25 m, respectively, for the design speeds of ___________ and ___________ respectively.

(a)

20 km/hr and 10 km/hr 

(b)

10 km/hr and 20 km/hr

(c)

30 km/hr and 40 km/hr

(d)

40 km/hr and 30 km/hr

Answer:

Option (d)

18.

As per IRC:65, the recommended minimum width of the weaving section of a rotary intersection should be wider than the mean entry width by ____________.

(a)

1.5 m

(b)

2.5 m

(c)

3.5 m

(d)

5.5 m

Answer:

Option (c)

19.

As per IRC:65, with reference to design speeds of 40 km/hr and 30 km/hr, the recommended minimum weaving length for a rotary may be taken as __________ and __________ respectively. 

(a)

45 m and 30 m

(b)

30 m and 45 m

(c)

25 m and 40 m

(d)

40 m and 25 m

Answer:

Option (a)

20.

Which one of the following is the purpose of median islands?

(a)

To divert traffic flow into a define path and direction at the intersection

(b)

To reduce the speed of traffic entering and exiting the intersection

(c)

To divert traffic from obstacles and expedite the flow of traffic

(d)

To segregate opposing flows of traffic in a multilane highway

Answer:

Option (d)

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