Transportation and Policy

Description: Transportation and Policy Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transportation?

  1. Car

  2. Bus

  3. Train

  4. Bicycle

  5. Walking


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Walking is not considered a mode of transportation because it does not involve the use of a vehicle.

What is the main purpose of transportation policy?

  1. To regulate the use of vehicles

  2. To promote economic development

  3. To protect the environment

  4. To improve public health

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation policy has a variety of goals, including regulating the use of vehicles, promoting economic development, protecting the environment, and improving public health.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation infrastructure?

  1. Roads

  2. Bridges

  3. Tunnels

  4. Airports

  5. Seaports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Airports are not considered transportation infrastructure because they are not used for the movement of people or goods.

What is the most common mode of transportation in the world?

  1. Car

  2. Bus

  3. Train

  4. Bicycle

  5. Walking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cars are the most common mode of transportation in the world, accounting for over 50% of all passenger trips.

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transportation?

  1. Bus

  2. Train

  3. Subway

  4. Tram

  5. Ferry


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ferries are not considered public transportation because they are not operated by a government agency.

What is the main challenge facing transportation policy today?

  1. Congestion

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation policy today faces a number of challenges, including congestion, pollution, and climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation technology?

  1. Electric vehicles

  2. Autonomous vehicles

  3. Connected vehicles

  4. Shared mobility

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation technology includes a wide range of technologies, including electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, and shared mobility.

What is the main goal of sustainable transportation policy?

  1. To reduce congestion

  2. To reduce pollution

  3. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable transportation policy aims to reduce congestion, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation planning?

  1. Long-range planning

  2. Short-range planning

  3. Transportation demand management

  4. Transportation system management

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation planning includes a variety of activities, including long-range planning, short-range planning, transportation demand management, and transportation system management.

What is the main challenge facing transportation planning today?

  1. The need to accommodate increasing demand

  2. The need to reduce congestion

  3. The need to reduce pollution

  4. The need to address climate change

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation planning today faces a number of challenges, including the need to accommodate increasing demand, reduce congestion, reduce pollution, and address climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation policy instrument?

  1. Regulation

  2. Pricing

  3. Investment

  4. Education

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education is not considered a transportation policy instrument because it does not directly affect the behavior of transportation users.

What is the main goal of transportation regulation?

  1. To promote safety

  2. To protect the environment

  3. To ensure equity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transportation regulation has a variety of goals, including promoting safety, protecting the environment, and ensuring equity.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation pricing mechanism?

  1. Tolls

  2. Taxes

  3. Fees

  4. Subsidies

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subsidies are not considered a transportation pricing mechanism because they do not directly charge users for the use of transportation infrastructure or services.

What is the main goal of transportation investment?

  1. To improve safety

  2. To reduce congestion

  3. To promote economic development

  4. To protect the environment

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation investment has a variety of goals, including improving safety, reducing congestion, promoting economic development, and protecting the environment.

Which of the following is NOT a type of transportation education program?

  1. Driver education

  2. Public transportation education

  3. Bicycle education

  4. Walking education

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Transportation education programs include a variety of activities, including driver education, public transportation education, bicycle education, and walking education.

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