Crash Factors
What is the most common cause of crashes related to drivers?
Driver error, such as inattention or failure to yield the right of way.
What is the most common type of pedestrian crash at a midblock location?
Dart-out.
What is the purpose of regulatory signs?
To give orders, either prohibitory or mandatory.
Who initially controlled zoning in the Philippines?
Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB).
What is the purpose of speed management in road design?
To ensure safe and efficient vehicle movement.
Name one mechanical condition of a vehicle that could lead to crashes.
Faulty brakes, worn tires, or electrical system failure.
Which type of pedestrian crash involves a vehicle turning and hitting a pedestrian from another direction?
Vehicle turn-merge with attention conflict.
What shape are most warning signs?
Equilateral triangle.
Such setback from highway, no parking roadside, and safe stopping places are elements to consider for which road type
Provincial Roads
Name one exemption to speed limits according to Section 37 of R.A. 4136.
Ambulances responding to emergencies.
How does road geometry contribute to crashes?
Poorly designed curves, lack of sight distance, or improper traffic signal placement.
What percentage of pedestrian crashes are caused by bus stop-related incidents?
2%
What color and shape are most informational signs?
Square or rectangular and usually blue or green.
Which entity designates municipal roads in the Philippines?
Sangguniang Bayan
What is the standard road position when overtaking another vehicle?
Overtake from the left.
What environmental factor often contributes to crashes?
Weather conditions, such as rain causing slippery roads.
Name one countermeasure to prevent pedestrian crashes.
Improving crosswalk visibility or installing pedestrian signals.
What do road markings primarily do?
Regulate, warn, and inform drivers.
What type of roads are designed for urban areas?
City Roads.
What design element is critical for ensuring high-speed road safety?
Adequate sight distance.
What is the term suggested to replace 'accident' by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?
Crash.
What is the term for a pedestrian being hit when crossing a lane after a car has already stopped for them?
Multiple threat.
What two traffic signs have unique shapes?
Stop sign (octagonal) and Give Way sign (inverted triangle).
What does poor zoning lead to in road planning?
Increased traffic congestion and higher accident rates.
What type of vehicle use is exempt from speed limits during riots or insurrections?
Armed Forces vehicles.