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Final exam in
CDI 4
Prof. Celedonio A. Nobleza, RCrim. MS.Crim

Multiple Choices:
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading
the circle corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use
red ball pen.

1. A passenger AUV skidded on a wet pavement, injuring several bystanders in the process. In making
the report, apparent good condition should not be employed in reference to.
A. The injured by-standers B. The brakes C. The driver D. The tires
2. The predominant factor which causes traffic accidents.
A. Traffic educational background of the traffic law violators B. Human behavior
C. Unsafe road conditions D. Speeding
3. To best determine the proper distribution of personnel the best criterion would be the number of:
A. Fatal accidents B. Reported accidents C. Accidents involving negligence
D. Amount of traffic using the public road
4. The standard behind selective enforcement in traffic control.
A. A warning for minor offenses B. Direction of enforcement activities to areas prone to traffic
danger C. Selection of strategic areas for strict enforcement
D. Concentration of enforcement activities during peak traffic hours
5. The fundamental rule in traffic accident investigation.
A. Consider road conditions B. Look for the key event C. Consider the degree of damage or
injury D. Consider the violation of traffic law
6. In implementing new parking regulations it is most advisable to utilize.
A. Verbal warning B. Written warning C. Issue citation D. Traffic arrest
7. It is considered as the most effective deterrent to traffic accidents.
A. Regular maintenance and check-up of the traffic units B. Increase insurance premium C.
Arrest and prosecution of traffic law violators D. Decrease car insurance liability to a minimum
8. In Metro Manila the responsibility for developing traffic program primarily rest with:
A. Department of Transportation and Communication B. Land Transportation Office C. Metro
Manila Development Authority D. Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board
9. In the Independence Day parade, a traffic officer is instructed not to allow vehicles to cross the route
where the parade is to pass, however an ambulance vehicle with an injured passenger is about to cross
the route, the traffic law enforcement officer should:
A. Direct the driver to the nearest shortcut without passing the route B. Follow the order not to
allow any vehicle to cross the route C. Stop the parade to allow the ambulance to cross the street D.
Call his superior office for the prompt decision.
10. It has been observed that the intersection of Lacson and Dimasalang has more traffic accidents than
any other area in your jurisdiction, the traffic law enforcement officer assigned in that area should be
advised to:
A. Park near the intersection within view of passing vehicles to act as deterrent
B. Park near the intersection hidden from view to surprise traffic law violators
C. Give an extra attention to the particular intersection but cruise all areas within his jurisdiction D.
Park his vehicle in the center of the intersection to help control and direct traffic flow
11. Yardstick of an effective traffic law enforcement program.
A. Smooth traffic flow B. Increased traffic enforcement action C. Less traffic law enforcement
officers deployed with the same output D. Reduction of traffic accidents and delays.
12. A suspected drunk driver should undergo this last test.
A. Pupils of the eyes B. Walking and turning C. Breath test D. Balance test
13. When a traffic officer halts a driver for traffic violation, the remarks “do you know why I called your
attention” should be avoided, mainly because:
A. It implies corruption B. It is a leading question C. It is a presumption that it is a false arrest
action D. It invites a denial on the part of the traffic law violator.
14. A traffic patrol not engaged in taking action against a particular violator; should without any
instruction:
A. Keep off congested routes but in a location to spot traffic violations B. Park in position visible to
motorists to act as deterrent C. Use its own discretion in achieving maximum efficiency D. Maintain
visible patrol continuously
15. Most common defect attributed to the human element in cases of traffic vehicular accidents.
A. Intellectual B. Decision C. Perceptual D. Attitudinal
16. This represents the ratio of traffic arrests, citations and warnings to the frequency of traffic
accidents.
A. Enforcement tax B. Crime Index C. Non-index crime D. Crime rate
17. It is the sum of indulgence or restraint by the public in judging the reasonableness of the traffic
enforcement program.
A. Traffic tolerance B. In the hole enforcement C. Fair play enforcement
D. All of these
18. It refers to the practice of traffic law enforcers to hide in places where they await traffic violations.
A. In the hole enforcement B. Traffic tolerance C. Fair play enforcement
D. None of these
19. The installation of traffic lights will logically result to a decrease in:
A. Accidents involving right of way B. Accidents of confusion C. Cross traffic accidents D.
Accidents due to drunk driving
20. Statistically it is considered as the most common reason for public utility vehicular accidents.
A. Not observing the proper distance and following too close B. Unnecessary speed
C. Recklessness D. Discussion regarding fare
21. Foremost among the preliminary action when the officer receives a call regarding the occurrence of
an accident.
A. Number of injured B. Seriousness of the injury C. Name of the victim
D. When and where the accident occurred
22. 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 witnesses because they are not biased C.
Listen to both sides D. Conduct the interview jointly
23. Skid marks as evidence in accident cases would show:
A. If the vehicle was travelling in the wrong direction or on the wrong side of the road B. If the
driver failed to observe the right of way C. If the driver did not obey the traffic signal D. All of the
foregoing
24. Refers to the distance traveled before applying the brakes.
A. Coefficient of friction B. Drag factor C. Maximum accident speed
D. Reaction time
25. The measurement of the maximum frictional resistance of pavements.

A. Skid marks B. Scuff marks C. Drag factor D. Reaction time

26. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection at the same time that shall yield the right of
way as a general rule.
A. The driver on the left B. The driver on the right C. The faster vehicle
D. The slower vehicle
27. An executive function, which includes planning, directing, organizing, supervising, coordinating,
operating, recording and budgeting the affairs of traffic.
A. Traffic management B. Traffic supervision C. Traffic law enforcement
D. All of these
28. Agency which regulates and prescribes transport routes for public utility vehicles.
A. LTFRB B. LTO C. DOTC D. MMDA
29. A traffic control signal by which traffic is alternately commanded to stop and permitted to proceed in
accordance with a pre-determined time schedule.
A. Fixed time signal B. Simulated system C. Alternative system D. Simple progressive system
30. Number of days which constitutes the physical cycle or man’s cycle of strength.
A. 21 B. 23 C. 28 D. 33
31. It refers to the right to proceed ahead of another vehicle or pedestrian?
A. Right-of-way B. Last clear chance C. Go D. All of these
32. It is an accident wherein one or more person was seriously injured or has died as a result of the
mishap. In traffic accident investigation how is it classified?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5
33. 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 accident B. Motor vehicle traffic accident C. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
D. Non motor vehicle non traffic accident
34. It refers to the separation of traffic units involved in a vehicular accident.
A. Final position B. Hazards C. Disengagement D. Stopping
35. It is the place and time at which the normal person could perceive the unusual or unexpected
condition or movement.
A. Point of no escape B. Point of possible perception C. Perception of hazards
D. All of these
36. It is a regulation which prescribes proper conduct and decorum during confrontation with or of
traffic law.
A. Memorandum circular 19-05 B. Memorandum circular 19-005
C. Memorandum circular 19-0005 D. Section 55 of R.A. 4136
37. In cases wherein a vehicle on the traffic way suddenly stopped due to engine failure. What would be
then duration period of the validity of the citation given by the enforcer?
A. 2 days B. 1 day C. 72 hours D. 7 days
38. What refers to an occurrence in a sequence of events, which usually produces unintended death,
injury or property damage?
A. Motor vehicle traffic accident B. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident C. Non motor vehicle non
traffic accident D. Accident
39. It is defined as telling the drivers and pedestrians when, how and where they may or may not move
or stand at a particular place.
A. Traffic supervision B. Traffic direction C. Traffic control D. All of these
40. It is a means to control the movements of vehicles, pedestrians at certain point of a certain area by
mechanical objects or manpower.
A. Traffic supervision B. Traffic direction C. Traffic control D. None of these
41. Prohibitive signs and restrictive signs shall have:

A. Green background with white and black symbols B. White background with black symbols and
red border C. Red background with white symbols and red border D. Blue background and white
symbols
42. It refers to any motor vehicle accident occurring on a place other than traffic way.
A. Motor vehicle traffic accident B. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident C. Non motor vehicle non
traffic accident D. Non motor vehicle traffic accident
43. What are physical channels within the roadway, which are constructed to establish physical channels
thru which vehicular traffic is guided without the use of signals?
A. Traffic signs B. Traffic Islands C. Pavement markings D. Traffic signals
44. A term used to denote any vehicle used for commercial purposes without any franchise.
A. Tricycle B. FX C. Mega taxi D. Colorum
45. What is the real objective of traffic enforcement?
A. To apprehend traffic law violators B. To improve safety traffic conditions
C. To change the wrong driving habits and attitude of violators D. To prevent traffic accidents
46. Common cycle length is used at each intersection and the GO indications are given independently in
accordance to the time schedule designated or permit a continuous movement of vehicles along the
street at a designed speed.
A. Flexible progressive system B. Simple flexible system C. Simulated system
D. Alternative system
47. All signals along a given street always show the same indication at the same time.
A. Flexible progressive system B. Simple flexible system C. Simulated system
D. Alternative system
48. A power operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned or directed to take some specific
action.
A. Traffic signs B. Warning lights C. Traffic islands D. Traffic light signals
49. Period of validity of a professional driver’s license which may be renewable every 3 birth months of
succeeding years and automatically expires if not renewed on due date.
A. One year B. Two years C. Three years D. Four years
50. Refers to seeing, feeling or hearing and understanding an usual or unexpected condition indicative of
a sign that an accident might takes place.
A. Perception of hazard B. Start of evasive action C. Initial contact
D. Maximum engagement
51. 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 injuries
52. Common type of thing carried away in cases of burglary and hit and run vehicular accident.
A. Glass B. Blood C. Hair D. Metal
53. All lines, patters, words, colors or other gadgets EXCEPT signs set into the surface or applied upon or
attached to the pavement or curbing officially place for the purpose of regulating traffic is called.
A. Pavement markings B. Traffic Islands C. Traffic signs D. Traffic engineering
54. Any motor vehicle accident that result in injuries other than fatal to one or more persons.
A. Non-fatal injury accident B. Traffic accident C. Fatal accident D. Property damage accident
55. Refers to traffic signs intended to warn road users of special obligations.
A. Danger warning signs B. Regulatory signs C Informative signs
D. Mandatory signs
56. It includes pedestrians, pedal cyclist, drivers and passengers utilizing the public roads.
A. Road users B. Road user system C. Traffic system D. Enforcement system
57. Traffic warning, is an enforcement action which does not contemplate possible assessments of
penalty by the court or otherwise as a result of a warning alone. What kind of activities it represents?
A. Preventive activities B. Punitive activities C. Persuasive activities D. All of these
58. 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 B. Reckless driving C. Reckless imprudence D. Reckless negligence
59. It is a wholly police responsibility and entails looking for defects in the behavior of the motorist,
pedestrian, vehicles and roadway condition.
A. Apprehension B. Defection C. Adjudication D. Prosecution
60. Hazardous traffic law violations are:
A. Unsafe condition and unsafe behavior B. Physically handicapped drivers
C. Disregarding safety of others D. Obstructions
61. The theory which asserts that man exhibits a constant variation of life energy and mood state.
A. Biorhythm B. Last clear chance C. Right of way D. None of the foregoing
62. A number representing the resistance to sliding of two surfaces in contact is known as:
A. Attribute B. Traffic jam C. Contact damage D. Coefficient of friction
63. The first action taken by a traffic unit to escape from a collision course or otherwise to avoid hazard.
A. Final position B. Point of possible perception C. Start of evasive action
D. Point of no escape
64. 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 these
65. As a rule, traffic control devices and aids have elementary requirements before they are installed on
the roadway, which among the following is not considered as a requirement for such devices?
A. They should compel attention B. They should convey meaning which are simple and easy to
understand C. They should command respect D. They should not allow time for proper response
66. 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 a reasonable to avoid continued violation D. The offender would attend the hearing
67. What is the goal of Traffic safety education for drivers?
 A. To give them the basics regarding traffic safety B. To give them actual application of traffic
safety knowledge C. It is a pre-requisite for licenses D. To impart traffic morality to drivers for safe
movement on public roads
68. They are objects commonly left at the scene of the collision involved in accidents.
A. Debris B. Scuff marks C. Skid marks D. Hazards
69. 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. All of these
70. It is the last part of the enforcement process wherein penalties are imposed by the court to parties
found guilty of an offense pertaining to traffic law violations.
A. Adjudication B. Apprehension C. Penalization D. Prosecution
71. The greatest advance in land transportation after the sled was the ___ and originated in the Tigris
Euphrates valley 3,500 B.C.
A. Feeder roads B. Roads C. Wheel D. The harness
72. The credit of having invented the internal combustion engine was given to a Frenchman named;
A. Napoleon Bonaparte B. Etiene Leonir C. Nicolas Otto D. Gottlieb Daimler
73. The Romans brought road building to its peak of perfection in ancient times, hence the saying “all
roads, lead to ____.”
A. Forum B. Coliseum C. Paris D. Rome
74. Refers to the main road as conduit system with a right of way ranging from 20 meters to 120 meters.
A. Provincial roads B. National roads C. City roads D. Municipal roads
75. Linkages between two municipalities with a right of way from 15 meters to 60 meters
A. Provincial roads B. National roads C. City roads D. Municipal roads
76. A road intended for farm to market traffic.
A. Local collector road B. Expressway C. Feeder road D. Subway
77. A modern urban system of roadway above street level for free flow of traffic.
A. Expressway B. Subway C. Skyway D. Major collector road
78. A road intended for free flow vehicular movement.
A. Expressway B. Subway C. Skyway D. Major collector road
79. For private vehicles a green sticker is issued, for hire vehicles yellow, red for
government vehicles and ________ for diplomatic vehicles.
A. Pink B. Blue C. Black D. Orange
80. For open country roads with no blind corners the maximum allowable speed is 80 km/h
for passenger vehicles and motorcycles, 50 km/h for trucks and buses; for through streets clear of traffic 40 km/h
and 20 km/h respectively; for city and municipal streets 30 km/h and for through crowded streets approaching
intersections at blind corners passing school zones the maximum allowable speed is ___ km/h for both passenger
cars, motorcycles as well as trucks and buses.
A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25
81) This major causes of congestion will result inappropriate budget, police should also report out, damage portion
of the traffic way.
a. Human errors c. Poor maintenance
b. Poor control measures d. Physical inadequacy
82) Is the science of measuring traffic and travel the study of the basic laws and relative to the traffic laws and
generation; the application of this knowledge to the professional practice of planning, deciding, and operating
traffic system to achieve safe and efficient transportation of person and goods.
a. Traffic education c. Traffic enforcement
b. Traffic ecology d. Traffic engineering
83) It is one of the major causes of congestion which commonly result into mechanical control devices and traffic
officers.
a. Physical inadequacy c. Human errors
b. Poor control measures d. Poor maintenance
84) Another major factors of congestion is having slow drivers or poor driving habits, pedestrian mistakes, officers
errors, poor planning and poor legislation.
a. Poor maintenance c. Human errors
b. Physical inadequacy d. Poor control measures.
85) The process of giving training and practice in the actual application of traffic safety management.
a. Traffic engineering c. Traffic education
b. Traffic ecology d. Traffic enforcement
86) This method places the student into real life of driving situation from the beginning.
a. Traditional instruction c. Commentary driving method
b. Comprehensive d. Simulated condition and off the road training
87) This type of instruction depends on instructor-student communication.
a. Commentary driving method c. Traditional instruction
b. Comprehensive d. Simulated condition and off the road training
88) The student driver accompanied by the instructor. As the student-driver drives in which the instructor gives
commentary on his driving.
a. Commentary driving method c. Traditional instruction
b. Comprehensive d. Simulated condition and off the road training
89) This method have the specific aim of training for the “subtasks” of the driving task.
a. Global simulation c. Partial simulation
b. Simulated conditions d. All of the above
90) A static machine with all the importance features or a car used in driving method or driving training.
a. Biorhythm b. Global simulation
b. Simulator d. Partial simulation
91) The primitive human beings supplemented their own carrying of goods and possession by starting of
transportation through______?
a. Bicycle c. Domesticate trained animals
b. Motorcycle d. Boat
92) These was invented probably in Western Asia and such invention was a miles stone and a great step forward in
transportation on about 3500 B.C.
a. Bicycle c. Hobby horse
b. Wheels d. Pneumatic tires
93) He was postured the theory of road building and perfected the Macadamized road in England about 1815.
a. John L. Macadam c. Henry Ford
b. John Boyd Dunlop d. John Palmer
94) This was invented on the early 19th century and served as a nursery of automobile builders.
a. Hobby horse c. Wheels
b. Bicycle d. Motorcycle
95) Pneumatic tires was invented by_______, and appeared in the late 19th century.
a. John L. Macadam c. Henry Ford
b. John Boyd Dunlop d. John Palmer
96) This was the first mode of transportation to challenge the railroads, which was made possible by the invention
in the 1860’s and 70’s , of the internal combustion engine by the Frenchman.
a. Bicycle c. Motor cycle
b. Hobby horse d. Motor Vehicle
97) In 1908, he was introduced the Model T, which was proved so popular that by 1914, there was a mass
production method to meet the demand.
a. Entiene Lenior c. John Boyd Dunlop
b. Henry Ford d. John Palmer
98) Refers to the movement of person, goods, or vehicles, either powered by combustion system or animal drawn,
from one place to another for the purpose of travel.
a. Traffic way c. Traffic
b. Vehicle d. Patrol
99) It is the entire width between boundary lines of every way or place of which any part is open to the used of the
public or purposes of vehicular traffic as a matter of right or custom.
a. Traffic way c. Traffic
b. Patrol d. Traffic management
100) This major causes of congestion are lacking of roads, narrow bridges, rail road crossing, lack of traffic facilities,
etc.
a. Poor control measures c. Physical inadequacy
b. Human errors d. Poor maintenance