Streets Traffic Quiz 1. How many collisions have occurred on Phoenix roadways since 2004? a) 31,625 b) 32,036 c) 33,155 d) 35,012 2. Two-way left-turn lanes have all of the following benefits EXCEPT: a) They separate traffic traveling in opposing directions b) They can be used for passing of slower traffic c) They provide a refuge area for motorists turning left onto a busy street d) They provide a deceleration lane/refuge area for motorists turning left off of a busy street 3. In 2004, there were 707 pedestrians hit by vehicles. What were most of these pedestrians doing before being hit? a) Walking along the street with traffic b) Walking along the street against traffic c) Crossing the road d) Crossing driveways 4. All of the following statements about STOP signs are true EXCEPT: a) They control speeding on streets b) 4-way STOP controlled intersections work best when traffic on all four approaches to the intersection have similar amounts of traffic c) They increase air and noise pollution in the surrounding neighborhood d) They result in more fuel being wasted 5. What age group was involved in the most bicycle crashes in 2004? a) 12-17 b) 26-35 c) 46-55 d) None of the above 6. True or False? Lowering the speed limit will reduce speeding. a) True b) False 7. What color is NOT used for roadway striping on Phoenix city streets? a) White b) Orange c) Yellow d) None of the above 8. Traffic circles and roundabouts both control traffic speeds and reduce certain types of severe crashes. Of the following types of intersection crashes, which types are less likely to occur at traffic circles and roundabouts? a) Only angle crashes b) Only left-turn crashes c) Only rear-end crashes d) Angle- and left-turn crashes e) All crashes 9. True or False? Traffic signals are a safety device and installing them at an intersection reduces crashes. a) True b) False 10. Experience in Phoenix and nationally has shown that “CHILDREN AT PLAY” warning signs do not improve safety in neighborhoods because: a) The signs are generally disregarded by motorists b) The signs do not advise of a specific law and therefore cannot be enforced by police officers c) The signs give pedestrians a false sense of security d) All of the above
a) 31,625 b) 32,036 c) 33,155 d) 35,012
2. Two-way left-turn lanes have all of the following benefits EXCEPT: a) They separate traffic traveling in opposing directions b) They can be used for passing of slower traffic c) They provide a refuge area for motorists turning left onto a busy street d) They provide a deceleration lane/refuge area for motorists turning left off of a busy street
3. In 2004, there were 707 pedestrians hit by vehicles. What were most of these pedestrians doing before being hit?
a) Walking along the street with traffic b) Walking along the street against traffic c) Crossing the road d) Crossing driveways
4. All of the following statements about STOP signs are true EXCEPT: a) They control speeding on streets b) 4-way STOP controlled intersections work best when traffic on all four approaches to the intersection have similar amounts of traffic c) They increase air and noise pollution in the surrounding neighborhood d) They result in more fuel being wasted
5. What age group was involved in the most bicycle crashes in 2004? a) 12-17 b) 26-35 c) 46-55 d) None of the above
6. True or False? Lowering the speed limit will reduce speeding. a) True b) False
7. What color is NOT used for roadway striping on Phoenix city streets? a) White b) Orange c) Yellow d) None of the above
8. Traffic circles and roundabouts both control traffic speeds and reduce certain types of severe crashes. Of the following types of intersection crashes, which types are less likely to occur at traffic circles and roundabouts?
a) Only angle crashes b) Only left-turn crashes c) Only rear-end crashes d) Angle- and left-turn crashes e) All crashes
9. True or False? Traffic signals are a safety device and installing them at an intersection reduces crashes. a) True b) False
10. Experience in Phoenix and nationally has shown that “CHILDREN AT PLAY” warning signs do not improve safety in neighborhoods because: a) The signs are generally disregarded by motorists b) The signs do not advise of a specific law and therefore cannot be enforced by police officers c) The signs give pedestrians a false sense of security d) All of the above
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