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Model Question Paper-1/2 with effect from 2021(CBCS Scheme)
USN
Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Subject Title: Traffic Engineering
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 01. 02. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each
MODULE.
03.
04.
*Bloom’s COs
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Explain the scope of Traffic Engineering. L2 01 08
b A vehicle of weight 2000 Kg has to accelerate at 3m /Sec2 in the first L3 01 12
gear from 10Kmph to 20Kmph. The gradient is + 1% and the rolling
resistance is [Link] frontal area is 2 Sq.m and the coefficient of air
resistance is 0.39. The radius of the tires is 0.33m and the deformation
factor is 0.935. The transmission gear ratio and rear axle gear ratio are
2.78:1 and 3.82:1 respectively. Determine the engine horse power needed
and the speed of the engine if the transmission efficiency is 0.9
OR
Q.02 a Enumerate the objectives and uses of Traffic volume studies. L2 01 08
b Enumerate the applications of O and D studies. L2 01 05
c Explain the floating car method of conducting speed and delay studies. L2 01 07
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain (i) Level of service (ii) Desire line diagram (iii) License plate L2 02 06
method.
b Define (i) Average speed (ii) Running speed (iii) Space mean speed (iv) L2 02 06
Time mean speed.
c Define (i) Time headway (ii) Space headway L2 02 08
OR
Q.04 a Following data were obtained from the spot speed studies. Suggest (i) L3 02 12
Speed limit for regulation (ii) Lower speed causing congestion (iii) Speed
to check geometric design elements.
Speed 5 -10 10 -15 15 -20 20 -25 25 -30 30 -35
Group
(KMph)
No of 230 375 500 680 525 430
Vehicles
b Explain the advantages of moving observer method. L2 02 08
Module-3
Q. 05 a List four differences between vehicles actuated signal and synchronized L2 02 10
signal.
b Write short notes on Traffic regulations. L2 02 10
OR L2
Q. 06 a Explain the importance of channelization in ensuring smooth traffic with L2 02 10
neat sketches.
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b Write short notes on Signal coordination. L2 02 10
Module-4
Q. 07 a Indicate and explain how the spacing of street lighting is decided. L2 03 10
b Explain road side arboriculture L2 04 10
OR
Q. 08 a Describe the main functions of traffic control devices L2 03 10
b Explain the vehicular abatement measures followed in India. L2 04 10
Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain the importance and applications of ITS in traffic L2 04 10
engineering.
b Explain the concept of road pricing. How does it help in travel L2 04 10
demand management?
OR
Q. 10 a What is TDM? What are the direct and direct methods of TDM? L2 04 10
b Write short notes on One-way streets by highlighting its L2 04 10
advantages and disadvantages.
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.
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