TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

1) Foremost among the preliminary action when the police officer receives a call
regarding the occurrence of an accident.
a. numbered of injured b. seriousness of the injury
c. name of the victim d. when and where the accident occurred

2) In interviewing persons involved in a traffic accident what is the primary consideration

to be taken by the police investigator.
a. conduct each interview separately
b. listen only to all witness because they are not bias
c. listen to both sides
d. conduct the interview jointly

3) It is an accident, which is always accompanied by an unidentified road user who

usually flees immediately after the said collision.
a. Hit and Run cases
b. Motor vehicle traffic accident
c. motor vehicle non-traffic accident
d. non motor vehicle none traffic accident

4) It refers to the separation of traffic units in a vehicular accident.

a. final position b. hazards
c. disengagement d. stopping

5) It is the place and time at which the normal person could perceive the unusual of
condition or movement.
a. point of no escape b. point of possible perception
c. perception of hazards d. all of the forgoing

6) In hit and run accident investigation, what should be the initial step or phase in
the investigative process?
a. gather the evidences
b. establish the identity of the persons involved
c. cordon the area
d. check the victims for the injuries

7) Refers to seeing, feeling or hearing and understanding an unusual or unexpected

condition indicative of a sign the accident might takes place.
a. perception of hazards b. starts of evasive action
c. initial contact d. maximum engagement

8) It refers to a dangerous conduct and attitude, which indicates lack of concern for
injurious consequences likely to result from such a behavior.
a. drunk driving d. reckless driving
c. reckless imprudence d. reckless negligence

9) They are objects commonly left at the scene of the collision involved in accidents.
a. debris b. scuff marks
c. skid marks d. hazards

10) The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or
otherwise to avoid hazard.
a. final position d. point of possible perception
c. starts of evasive action d. point of no escape

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11) If a traffic law enforcer would decide to arrest a traffic law violator, what would
not be his basis for such action?
a. the offense is serious
b. detention is necessary to avoid continued violation
c. there is reasonable doubt that the will appear in the court
d. the offender would attend the hearing

12) Key to determining which traffic unit first tried to prevent the motor vehicle
accident, this marking is made while the wheel is still turning.
a. pavement markings b. skid marks
c. scuff marks d. all of the above

13) It is an enforcement action, wherein the violator is commanded to appear in court

but without detaining him.
a. traffic arrest b. traffic citation
c. traffic warning d. dogwatch

14) Are marks left on the roadway by tires, which are not free to rotate? Usually
brakes are applied strongly and the wheels locked.
a. skid marks b. scuff marks
c. key event d. debris

15) A certain intersection, for several reasons, has more traffic accidents than any
other does in the area. The police unit assigned the area should…
a. park near the intersection, in plain view and wait for violators
b. cruise all the assigned area but give extra attention the intersection
c. park near the intersection, more or less, hidden from view
d. park your motorcycle at the center of intersection to caution to motorists

16) Any accident involving a motor vehicle in motion that results in injury, death or
damage to property is….
a. hit and run b. reckless driving
c. traffic accident d. traffic jam

17) Driving without due regard for the consequences likely to occur, ignoring the
rights and safety of others.
a. reckless driving b. hit and run
c. over speeding d. side sweeping

18) This traffic warning is usually used when you have observed a minor violation but
are more importantly occupied at a moment.
a. visual warning b. verbal warning
c. written warning d. oral warning

19) It is a traffic observations or stationary observation in which the observer in which

the observer tries to attract attention by keeping in full view of traffic.
a. conspicuous b. visible
c. concealed d. stationary

20) The first accident touching between traffic units involving in the collision.
a. start of evasive action b. perception of hazards
c. initial contact d. injury

21) This traffic warning is really form of safety education by telling the violator that he
has violated the law and explain the hazards of such actions.
a. visual warning b. verbal warning
c. written warning d. traffic control

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22) Is an enforcement action, which consists of taking a person into custody for the
purpose of holding or detaining him to answer a charge of law violation before court?
a. traffic arrest b. traffic refrain
c. traffic abstain d. traffic taking

23) The police-court enforcement process involves five essential steps, EXCEPT.
a. detection and apprehension b. prosecution and adjudication
c. penalization d. surveillance and raid

24) Traffic management is sole responsibility of police. The statement is….

a. absolutely true
b. true in highly urbanized places like cities
c. absolutely false
d. partly true

25) RA 8750 is otherwise known as.

a. clean air act b. seatbelt law
c. LTO code d. anti car napping act

26) What is that point or place where two or more, either single or double or multi-
lanes certainly meets at a point?
a. parallel b. corner
c. intersection d. crossfire

27) The major elements in traffic enforcement are, EXCEPT.

a. the enforcement system b. the road user system
c. the traffic system d. the unit system

28) A certain intersection, for several reasons, has more traffic accidents than any
other does in the area. The police unit assigned the area should…
a. park near the intersection, in plain view and wait for violators
b. cruise all the assigned area but give extra attention the intersection

c. park near the intersection, more or less, hidden from view

d. par your motorcycle at the center of intersection to caution to motorists

29) What method is used to determine whether a driver is under the influence of
alcoholic beverages or not?
a. field sobriety test b. balance
c. counting c. walking thru straight line

30) Also known as “Clean Air Act”.

a. RA 7924 b. RA 8750
c. RA 8749 d. RA 9165

31. A tourist who visited the Philippines and possess a driver’s license from his country
of origin wishes to drive a motor vehicle is required to secure a local license from the
Land Transportation Office for a period of 90 days upon entry.
a. The statement is always correct
b. The statement is correct
c. The statement may be wrong
d. The statement is always Wrong

32. This law pertains to the authority to register motor vehicle and the issuance of
driver’s license:
a. RA 4126 c) RA 4136
b. RA 4631 d) RA 4336

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33. A tourist who had been given the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in our
jurisdiction as per Question Number 8 had been found to be dangerous. What is the
action to be taken by the authorities to withdraw such privilege?
a. Confiscation of driver’s license c) deportation
b. Revocation of privilege d) written notice

34. A driving privilege that allows the person to operate a motor vehicle for livelihood:
a. Non-professional license b. sub-professional license
c. Professional license d. professional driver’s license

35. Children who are prohibited to be seated in the front seat of any running motor
vehicle:
a. Seven years old b. six years and old and under
c. Under six years old d. seven years old and under

36. In whistle signal in traffic direction and control which means stop:
a. One snappy blast b. one long rapid blast
c. One long blast d. one long slow blast

37. Traffic management agencies’ failure in uplifting the driving behavior within the
concept of defensive driving is a result of the following, EXCEPT:
a. Management tolerance attitude
b. driver’s lack of concern
c. Corruption within the bureaucracy
d. absence of pro-active approach

38. It is considered as a private motor vehicle:

a. Red and blue plate b. yellow plate
c. Green plate d. yellow green

39. A right of way is a rule pertaining to what

a. Who shall enter first b. who shall yield
c. Who shall stop first d. who shall slow down first

39. When there are two motor vehicles approaching the intersection almost at the
same time, one is travelling along the national road and the other is in the secondary
road. Who has the right of way?
a. Vehicle on the right b. vehicle on the national road
c.Vehicle on the left d. vehicle on the secondary road

40. It is the pillar of traffic management that pertains to the study of how people choose
to use scarce or limited productive resources to produce commodities and distribute
them for their consumption:
a.Traffic engineering b.traffic economics
c.Traffic education d.traffic environment

41. A main road as conduit system with a right of way of 20 meters to 120 meters:
a.National road b.city road
c. Provincial road d.municipal road
43.Person who is responsible for the holding of number of passenger, freights or cargo
inside his public utility motor vehicle:
a.Driver c. operator
b. Dispatcher d. conductor

44. The international traffic and road signs and signals were approved during the United
Nations Convention on Road Signs and Signals on what year?
a. 1968 c. 1958

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b. 1978 d. 1988

45. Not one considered as emergency vehicle:

a. Police car on call b. ambulance on call
c. Fire truck on call d. Physician’s car

46. Shall mean every and any driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor
vehicle whether for private use or for hire to the public.
a. rig driver b. owner
c. operator d. professional driver

47. Motor vehicle which are use to hurl cargoes and passengers for fee are.
a. for hire b. public utility vehicle
c. either a and b d. neither a and b

48. A motor vehicle used by ambassador of Singapore.

a. government b. diplomatic
c. for hire d. gate away

49. When there are two or more emergency vehicles approaching the same intersection
from different directions creating a probability conflict, an officer directing traffic at the
intersection must give preference to one and cause the others to yield the right of way.
Which vehicle should generally be given preference to proceed ahead?
a. ambulance b. police car
c. fire truck d. wrecker

51. It is issued to the driver as a privilege granted by the government providing statutory
qualification.
a. drivers license b. drivers card

c. drivers birth certificate d. none of these

52. It is the theory that man exhibit constant variation of energy and mood state.
a. mode b. biorhythm
c. behavior d. conduct

53. The chronological order of traffic light from the bottom:

a. red, yellow, green b. yellow, green, red
c. green, yellow, red d. red, green, yellow

54. When there are two or more emergency vehicles approaching the same intersection
from different directions creating a probability conflict, an officer directing traffic at the
intersection must give preference to one and cause the others to yield the right of way.
Which vehicle should generally be given least preference to proceed ahead?
a. ambulance b. police car
c. fire truck d. wrecker

55. As far as registration of motor vehicle is concerned, vehicles are classified into,
EXCEPT:
a. private b. government
c. for hire d. public

56. The minimum age requirements for non-professional driver license:

a. 16 b. 17
c. 18 d. 21

57. International Driver’s License is issued by:

a. Land Transportations Office

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b. Armed Forces of the Philippines
c. Philippines Motors Association
d. LTFRB

58. What is the most common cause of road accident in the Philippines?
A. road condition C. pedestrian
B. whether condition D. reckless driving

59. In the examination of the scene of accident, which of the following evidence will
show how the accident happened?
A. hole on the road pavement
B. point of impact
C. the driver under the influence of liquor
D. vehicle has break failure

60. What is the general rule for the movement of vehicular traffic in the Philippines?
a. “keep to the left” c. none of these
b. “keep to the right” d. “watch out”

61. What should drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches 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

62. What is that movement of persons, good, and vehicles either powered by an animal
or an animal- drawn vehicle on by combustion system from one place to another?
a. Engineering c. Traffic
b. Traffic management d. Construction

63. A systematic examination of all facts relating to conditions, actions and physical
features associated with motor collision is called:
a. traffic engineering
b. hit and run investigation
c. traffic collision
d. traffic accident investigation

64. Driving without due regard for the consequences likely to occur, ignoring the right
and safety of another is:
a. hit and run c. over speeding
b. none of these d. reckless driving

65. A device mounted on a portable support where a message is conveyed by means of

words or symbols.
a. traffic light c. traffic island
b. traffic signs d. pavement marking

67. The privilege of immediate use of roadway in preference to another vehicle or

pedestrian.
a. immunity c. leniency
b. right of way d. giving way

68. Land transportation and traffic code is republic act number…

a. RA 4163 c. RA 4136
b. RA 9208 d. RA 7438

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69. LTFRB literally means...
a. Land Transit for Fee Regulatory Board
b. Local Transport Franchising Regulation Board
c. Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board
d. Law on Transport and Foreign Relation Board

70. These signs are intended to warn road users of the danger that lies ahead and its
nature.
a. informative signs c. warning signs
b. regulatory signs d. all of these

71. Which of the following consideration does not act as a deterrent to motorist and
pedestrian?
a. Fear of fine and punishment
b. Possibility of being involve in an accident
c. Loss of driving privilege
d. increase of insurance premium

72. Vehicles from private road must yield to that on a highway.

a. absolutely true c. partly true
b. absolutely false d. partly false

73. Within the human element which is at fault in a large majority of the vehicular
accidents, the most important defect is attributed to what?
a. attitudinal c. perceptual
b. intellectual d. decision

74. The effectiveness of traffic law enforcement program is best measured by which of
the following.
a. a reduction of traffic accidents and delay
b. an increase in traffic enforcement actions
c. a decrease in the ratio of convictions to enforcement actions
d. None of the foregoing

75. What are to be used when directing traffic at night?

a. flash lights
b. reflectorized gloves and vest
c. reflectorized gloves only
d. reflectorized vest and flashlight

76. Transportation is divided into several periods such as follows, EXCEPT…

a. high technology vehicles
b. natural forces such as wind and gravity
c. human and animal muscles
d. fuel operated machine

77. In interviewing parties involved in traffic accident, the investigator should talk to
them….
a. at the same time, but insisting that they tell their stories one at a time
b. separately, which the others are not hearing but in view
c. separately so that others are not aware of the interview
d. at the same time, so that each may correct mistakes in the others statements

78. Mr. Pacia Chino, owned a truck with plate number “TUP 765”, which he used for
business as school service for his neighbor’s kids. What should be the color of his
truck’s plate?
a. green b. blue

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c. yellow d. Maroon

79. In which month should Mr. Chino register his vehicle?

a. March b. April
c. May d. October

80. Which of these is the concept of defensive driving?

a. always drive at minimum speed
b. always drive only during day time
c. always assume that the road is wet
d. always assume that other driver might commit mistake