Highway Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Highway Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Highway Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Highway Engineering mcq questions that explore various aspects of Highway Engineering problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Highway Engineering principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Highway Engineering MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

Note: Each of the following question comes with multiple answer choices. Select the most appropriate option and test your understanding of Highway Engineering. You can click on an option to test your knowledge before viewing the solution for a MCQ. Happy learning!

So, are you ready to put your Highway Engineering knowledge to the test? Let's get started with our carefully curated MCQs!

Highway Engineering MCQs | Page 26 of 31

Discover more Topics under Civil Engineering

Q251.
Before providing super-elevation on roads, the portion of the carriageway between the crown and the outer edge is made

a.

to have a reduced fall

b.

horizontal

c.

to have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).to have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway
Q252.
Customers prefer parking of their vehicles at

a.

90° to aisles

b.

85° to aisles

c.

80° to aisles

d.

75° to aisles

Discuss
Answer: (d).75° to aisles
Q253.
Reduction of load capacity in a ruling gradient of

a.

1 in 10, is 10%

b.

1 in 15, is 15%

c.

1 in 20, is 10%

d.

1 in 25, is 25%

Discuss
Answer: (c).1 in 20, is 10%
Q254.
Over taking time required for a vehicle with design speed 50 km ph and overtaking acceleration 1.25 m/sec² to overtake a vehicle moving at a speed 30 km ph, is

a.

5.0 secs

b.

6.12 secs

c.

225.48 secs

d.

30 secs

Discuss
Answer: (b).6.12 secs
Q255.
The maximum comfortable retardation applied to moving vehicles, is

a.

3.42 m/sec²

b.

4.42 m/sec²

c.

5.56 m/sec²

d.

7.80 m/sec²

Discuss
Answer: (a).3.42 m/sec²
Q256.
Gradient resistance of moving vehicles along down slopes, is

a.

+ 7 kg/tonne

b.

+ 9 kg/tonne

c.

- 9 kg/tonne

d.

- 7 kg/tonne

Discuss
Answer: (c).- 9 kg/tonne
Q257.
Thickness of broken centre line markings for a four lane road, is generally kept

a.

10 cm

b.

12 cm

c.

15 cm

d.

18 cm

Discuss
Answer: (c).15 cm
Q258.
Maximum number of vehicles that can pass a given point on a lane during one hour without creating unreasonable delay, is known as

a.

traffic density of lane

b.

basic capacity of lane

c.

probable capacity of lane

d.

practical capacity of lane.

Discuss
Answer: (d).practical capacity of lane.
Q259.
The desirable camber for straight roads with water bound macadam or gravel surface, is

a.

1 in 33 to 1 in 25

b.

1 in 40 to 1 in 33

c.

1 in 150 to 1 in 140

d.

1 in 160 to 1 in 140

Discuss
Answer: (b).1 in 40 to 1 in 33
Q260.
In case of a hair pin bend of a highway,

a.

minimum radius of inner curve is 14 m

b.

minimum radius of transition is 15 m

c.

circular compound curve may be provided

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Page 26 of 31