EXAMINATION 3

TAKE HOME
TOPIC: HIGHWAY SAFETY
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2024 (9:30 am)
(SET 1: For surename beginning with letter A - D)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write the problems and show your complete solutions.
2. Problem statements and solutions must be written clearly and neatly. Deductions will be given for
untidy output.
3. Use long bondpaper.
4. LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PROBLEM 1.
A local jurisdiction has determined that for a given set of geometric conditions, a maximum rate of A
crashes/million entering vehicles can be tolerated. At an intersection of two roadways with ADTs of B and
C, how many crashes can occur before corrective action must be sought?
Use the following given:
A= 7
B= 12500
C= 18500

PROBLEM 2. Studies were conducted at two sites on rural roads with similar characteristics. The
first site was A miles in length with an ADT of B. Over the C year-long study period,
D crashes occurred on this portion of roadway, E of them resulting in fatalities. The
second site was a F-mile section with an ADT of G. There were H crashes in this section with I fatalities.
Determine the appropriate crash rates for both locations, and discuss the implications.

Use the following given:

A= 3 F= 8
B= 7500 G= 12000
C= 2 H= 32
D= 25 I= 8
E= 5

PROBLEM 3. Determine the severity number for a section of highway that had A fatal crashes,
B personal injury crashes, and C property damage only crashes during a particular
time period. Use a weighting scheme of D for fatal crashes, E for personal injury
crashes, and 1 for crashes with only property damage. Determine the severity index
by dividing the severity number by the total number of crashes, thereby normalizing
the severity number by the number of crashes.

Use the following given:

A= 15
B= 75
C= 125
D= 15
E= 5

PROBLEM 4. A rural primary road segment of A miles long has an average annual daily traffic
(AADT) of B. The number of crashes that have occurred over the past C years
are D fatal, E injury crashes and F property damage only crashes. Statewide average
crashes for this type of road are G fatal, H injury, and I property damage only
crashes per 100 MVMT. The weighting factors for fatal, injury and property crashes
are 8, 3, 1, respectively. Using the critical crash ratio methodology, determine whether
this site can be labeled a hazardous site. Use a 95 percent confidence limit.

Use the following given:

A= 1.5 F= 125
B= 18500 G= 2
C= 1 H= 75
D= 12 I= 300
E= 55
PROBLEM 5. A state transportation agency has established crash reduction factors shown in the
table. An intersection has been identified as having an abnormally high left-turn crash
rate (A, B, and C crashes in the last three years), attributed to excessive speeds and
the absence of an exclusive left-turn phase. The ADT of the intersection for the last
three years is E, and the ADT for after implementation is F. Determine (a) the
appropriate countermeasures and (b) the expected reduction in crashes if the coun termeasures are
implemented.

Countermeasure Reduction Factor

Retime Signals 0.1
Provide left-turn signal phase 0.3
Reduce speed limit on approaches 0.32
Provide turning guide lines 0.15
Prohibit left turns 0.75
Use the following given:
A= 20 E= 10250
B= 25 F= 9500
C= 28

PROBLEM 6. An engineer has proposed four countermeasures to be implemented to reduce the

high crash rate at an intersection. CRFs for these countermeasures are A, B, C,
and D. The number of crashes occurring at the intersection during the past three
years were E, F, and G, and the AADTs during those years were H, I, and
J, respectively. Determine the expected reductions in number of crashes during
the first three years after the implementation of the countermeasures if the AADT
during the first year of implementation is K and the estimated traffic growth rate
is L per annum after implementation.
Use the following given:
A= 0.28 H= 8300
B= 0.35 I= 8600
C= 0.15 J= 9250
D= 0.22 K= 9500
E= 25 L= 5%
F= 27
G= 32
 EXAMINATION 3
TAKE HOME
TOPIC: HIGHWAY SAFETY
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2024 (9:30 am)
(SET 2: For surename beginning with letter E - I)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write the problems and show your complete solutions.
2. Problem statements and solutions must be written clearly and neatly. Deductions will be given for
untidy output.
3. Use long bondpaper.
4. LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PROBLEM 1.
A local jurisdiction has determined that for a given set of geometric conditions, a maximum rate of A
crashes/million entering vehicles can be tolerated. At an intersection of two roadways with ADTs of B and
C, how many crashes can occur before corrective action must be sought?
Use the following given:
A= 9
B= 11500
C= 16300

PROBLEM 2. Studies were conducted at two sites on rural roads with similar characteristics. The
first site was A miles in length with an ADT of B. Over the C year-long study period,
D crashes occurred on this portion of roadway, E of them resulting in fatalities. The
second site was a F-mile section with an ADT of G. There were H crashes in this section with I fatalities.
Determine the appropriate crash rates for both locations, and discuss the implications.

Use the following given:

A= 2.5 F= 6
B= 8500 G= 11500
C= 3 H= 28
D= 35 I= 7
E= 6

PROBLEM 3. Determine the severity number for a section of highway that had A fatal crashes,
B personal injury crashes, and C property damage only crashes during a particular
time period. Use a weighting scheme of D for fatal crashes, E for personal injury
crashes, and 1 for crashes with only property damage. Determine the severity index
by dividing the severity number by the total number of crashes, thereby normalizing
the severity number by the number of crashes.

Use the following given:

A= 16
B= 83
C= 132
D= 15
E= 5

PROBLEM 4. A rural primary road segment of A miles long has an average annual daily traffic
(AADT) of B. The number of crashes that have occurred over the past C years
are D fatal, E injury crashes and F property damage only crashes. Statewide average
crashes for this type of road are G fatal, H injury, and I property damage only
crashes per 100 MVMT. The weighting factors for fatal, injury and property crashes
are 8, 3, 1, respectively. Using the critical crash ratio methodology, determine whether
this site can be labeled a hazardous site. Use a 95 percent confidence limit.

Use the following given:

A= 2.5 F= 130
B= 17500 G= 3
C= 1 H= 65
D= 15 I= 325
E= 65
PROBLEM 5. A state transportation agency has established crash reduction factors shown in the
table. An intersection has been identified as having an abnormally high left-turn crash
rate (A, B, and C crashes in the last three years), attributed to excessive speeds and
the absence of an exclusive left-turn phase. The ADT of the intersection for the last
three years is E, and the ADT for after implementation is F. Determine (a) the
appropriate countermeasures and (b) the expected reduction in crashes if the coun termeasures are
implemented.

Countermeasure Reduction Factor

Retime Signals 0.1
Provide left-turn signal phase 0.3
Reduce speed limit on approaches 0.32
Provide turning guide lines 0.15
Prohibit left turns 0.75
Use the following given:
A= 22 E= 11250
B= 28 F= 9850
C= 32

PROBLEM 6. An engineer has proposed four countermeasures to be implemented to reduce the

high crash rate at an intersection. CRFs for these countermeasures are A, B, C,
and D. The number of crashes occurring at the intersection during the past three
years were E, F, and G, and the AADTs during those years were H, I, and
J, respectively. Determine the expected reductions in number of crashes during
the first three years after the implementation of the countermeasures if the AADT
during the first year of implementation is K and the estimated traffic growth rate
is L per annum after implementation.
Use the following given:
A= 0.15 H= 8400
B= 0.25 I= 8650
C= 0.21 J= 8950
D= 0.35 K= 10500
E= 41 L= 6%
F= 43
G= 47
 EXAMINATION 3
TAKE HOME
TOPIC: HIGHWAY SAFETY
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2024 (9:30 am)
(SET 3: For Surename beginning with letter J - N)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write the problems and show your complete solutions.
2. Problem statements and solutions must be written clearly and neatly. Deductions will be given for
untidy output.
3. Use long bondpaper.
4. LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PROBLEM 1.
A local jurisdiction has determined that for a given set of geometric conditions, a maximum rate of A
crashes/million entering vehicles can be tolerated. At an intersection of two roadways with ADTs of B and
C, how many crashes can occur before corrective action must be sought?
Use the following given:
A= 10
B= 12500
C= 17400

PROBLEM 2. Studies were conducted at two sites on rural roads with similar characteristics. The
first site was A miles in length with an ADT of B. Over the C year-long study period,
D crashes occurred on this portion of roadway, E of them resulting in fatalities. The
second site was a F-mile section with an ADT of G. There were H crashes in this section with I fatalities.
Determine the appropriate crash rates for both locations, and discuss the implications.

Use the following given:

A= 1.75 F= 5
B= 9300 G= 10500
C= 3 H= 28
D= 35 I= 7
E= 6

PROBLEM 3. Determine the severity number for a section of highway that had A fatal crashes,
B personal injury crashes, and C property damage only crashes during a particular
time period. Use a weighting scheme of D for fatal crashes, E for personal injury
crashes, and 1 for crashes with only property damage. Determine the severity index
by dividing the severity number by the total number of crashes, thereby normalizing
the severity number by the number of crashes.

Use the following given:

A= 17
B= 85
C= 135
D= 21
E= 7

PROBLEM 4. A rural primary road segment of A miles long has an average annual daily traffic
(AADT) of B. The number of crashes that have occurred over the past C years
are D fatal, E injury crashes and F property damage only crashes. Statewide average
crashes for this type of road are G fatal, H injury, and I property damage only
crashes per 100 MVMT. The weighting factors for fatal, injury and property crashes
are 8, 3, 1, respectively. Using the critical crash ratio methodology, determine whether
this site can be labeled a hazardous site. Use a 95 percent confidence limit.

Use the following given:

A= 2.25 F= 125
B= 15500 G= 5
C= 2 H= 75
D= 16 I= 300
E= 75
PROBLEM 5. A state transportation agency has established crash reduction factors shown in the
table. An intersection has been identified as having an abnormally high left-turn crash
rate (A, B, and C crashes in the last three years), attributed to excessive speeds and
the absence of an exclusive left-turn phase. The ADT of the intersection for the last
three years is E, and the ADT for after implementation is F. Determine (a) the
appropriate countermeasures and (b) the expected reduction in crashes if the coun termeasures are
implemented.

Countermeasure Reduction Factor

Retime Signals 0.1
Provide left-turn signal phase 0.3
Reduce speed limit on approaches 0.32
Provide turning guide lines 0.15
Prohibit left turns 0.75
Use the following given:
A= 23 E= 12500
B= 29 F= 9950
C= 33

PROBLEM 6. An engineer has proposed four countermeasures to be implemented to reduce the

high crash rate at an intersection. CRFs for these countermeasures are A, B, C,
and D. The number of crashes occurring at the intersection during the past three
years were E, F, and G, and the AADTs during those years were H, I, and
J, respectively. Determine the expected reductions in number of crashes during
the first three years after the implementation of the countermeasures if the AADT
during the first year of implementation is K and the estimated traffic growth rate
is L per annum after implementation.
Use the following given:
A= 0.25 H= 8400
B= 0.25 I= 8650
C= 0.21 J= 8950
D= 0.35 K= 10500
E= 41 L= 5.5%
F= 43
G= 47
 EXAMINATION 3
TAKE HOME
TOPIC: HIGHWAY SAFETY
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2024 (9:30 am)
(SET 4: For Surename beginning with letter O- U)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write the problems and show your complete solutions.
2. Problem statements and solutions must be written clearly and neatly. Deductions will be given for
untidy output.
3. Use long bondpaper.
4. LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PROBLEM 1.
A local jurisdiction has determined that for a given set of geometric conditions, a maximum rate of A
crashes/million entering vehicles can be tolerated. At an intersection of two roadways with ADTs of B and
C, how many crashes can occur before corrective action must be sought?
Use the following given:
A= 10
B= 12500
C= 17400

PROBLEM 2. Studies were conducted at two sites on rural roads with similar characteristics. The
first site was A miles in length with an ADT of B. Over the C year-long study period,
D crashes occurred on this portion of roadway, E of them resulting in fatalities. The
second site was a F-mile section with an ADT of G. There were H crashes in this section with I fatalities.
Determine the appropriate crash rates for both locations, and discuss the implications.

Use the following given:

A= 1.75 F= 5
B= 9300 G= 10500
C= 3 H= 28
D= 35 I= 7
E= 6

PROBLEM 3. Determine the severity number for a section of highway that had A fatal crashes,
B personal injury crashes, and C property damage only crashes during a particular
time period. Use a weighting scheme of D for fatal crashes, E for personal injury
crashes, and 1 for crashes with only property damage. Determine the severity index
by dividing the severity number by the total number of crashes, thereby normalizing
the severity number by the number of crashes.

Use the following given:

A= 17
B= 85
C= 135
D= 21
E= 7

PROBLEM 4. A rural primary road segment of A miles long has an average annual daily traffic
(AADT) of B. The number of crashes that have occurred over the past C years
are D fatal, E injury crashes and F property damage only crashes. Statewide average
crashes for this type of road are G fatal, H injury, and I property damage only
crashes per 100 MVMT. The weighting factors for fatal, injury and property crashes
are 8, 3, 1, respectively. Using the critical crash ratio methodology, determine whether
this site can be labeled a hazardous site. Use a 95 percent confidence limit.

Use the following given:

A= 2.25 F= 125
B= 15500 G= 5
C= 2 H= 75
D= 16 I= 300
E= 75
PROBLEM 5. A state transportation agency has established crash reduction factors shown in the
table. An intersection has been identified as having an abnormally high left-turn crash
rate (A, B, and C crashes in the last three years), attributed to excessive speeds and
the absence of an exclusive left-turn phase. The ADT of the intersection for the last
three years is E, and the ADT for after implementation is F. Determine (a) the
appropriate countermeasures and (b) the expected reduction in crashes if the coun termeasures are
implemented.

Countermeasure Reduction Factor

Retime Signals 0.1
Provide left-turn signal phase 0.3
Reduce speed limit on approaches 0.32
Provide turning guide lines 0.15
Prohibit left turns 0.75
Use the following given:
A= 23 E= 12500
B= 29 F= 9950
C= 33

PROBLEM 6. An engineer has proposed four countermeasures to be implemented to reduce the

high crash rate at an intersection. CRFs for these countermeasures are A, B, C,
and D. The number of crashes occurring at the intersection during the past three
years were E, F, and G, and the AADTs during those years were H, I, and
J, respectively. Determine the expected reductions in number of crashes during
the first three years after the implementation of the countermeasures if the AADT
during the first year of implementation is K and the estimated traffic growth rate
is L per annum after implementation.
Use the following given:
A= 0.25 H= 8400
B= 0.25 I= 8650
C= 0.21 J= 8950
D= 0.35 K= 10500
E= 41 L= 5.5%
F= 43
G= 47
 EXAMINATION 3
TAKE HOME
TOPIC: HIGHWAY SAFETY
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2024 (9:30 am)
(SET 5: For Surename beginning with letter V- Z)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write the problems and show your complete solutions.
2. Problem statements and solutions must be written clearly and neatly. Deductions will be given for
untidy output.
3. Use long bondpaper.
4. LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PROBLEM 1.
A local jurisdiction has determined that for a given set of geometric conditions, a maximum rate of A
crashes/million entering vehicles can be tolerated. At an intersection of two roadways with ADTs of B and
C, how many crashes can occur before corrective action must be sought?
Use the following given:
A= 11
B= 11500
C= 16500

PROBLEM 2. Studies were conducted at two sites on rural roads with similar characteristics. The
first site was A miles in length with an ADT of B. Over the C year-long study period,
D crashes occurred on this portion of roadway, E of them resulting in fatalities. The
second site was a F-mile section with an ADT of G. There were H crashes in this section with I fatalities.
Determine the appropriate crash rates for both locations, and discuss the implications.

Use the following given:

A= 2.4 F= 6
B= 10200 G= 10500
C= 4 H= 28
D= 39 I= 7
E= 5

PROBLEM 3. Determine the severity number for a section of highway that had A fatal crashes,
B personal injury crashes, and C property damage only crashes during a particular
time period. Use a weighting scheme of D for fatal crashes, E for personal injury
crashes, and 1 for crashes with only property damage. Determine the severity index
by dividing the severity number by the total number of crashes, thereby normalizing
the severity number by the number of crashes.

Use the following given:

A= 21
B= 85
C= 125
D= 21
E= 7

PROBLEM 4. A rural primary road segment of A miles long has an average annual daily traffic
(AADT) of B. The number of crashes that have occurred over the past C years
are D fatal, E injury crashes and F property damage only crashes. Statewide average
crashes for this type of road are G fatal, H injury, and I property damage only
crashes per 100 MVMT. The weighting factors for fatal, injury and property crashes
are 8, 3, 1, respectively. Using the critical crash ratio methodology, determine whether
this site can be labeled a hazardous site. Use a 95 percent confidence limit.

Use the following given:

A= 2.5 F= 150
B= 15500 G= 5
C= 3 H= 105
D= 32 I= 300
E= 85
PROBLEM 5. A state transportation agency has established crash reduction factors shown in the
table. An intersection has been identified as having an abnormally high left-turn crash
rate (A, B, and C crashes in the last three years), attributed to excessive speeds and
the absence of an exclusive left-turn phase. The ADT of the intersection for the last
three years is E, and the ADT for after implementation is F. Determine (a) the
appropriate countermeasures and (b) the expected reduction in crashes if the coun termeasures are
implemented.

Countermeasure Reduction Factor

Retime Signals 0.1
Provide left-turn signal phase 0.3
Reduce speed limit on approaches 0.32
Provide turning guide lines 0.15
Prohibit left turns 0.75
Use the following given:
A= 25 E= 13500
B= 31 F= 11500
C= 33

PROBLEM 6. An engineer has proposed four countermeasures to be implemented to reduce the

high crash rate at an intersection. CRFs for these countermeasures are A, B, C,
and D. The number of crashes occurring at the intersection during the past three
years were E, F, and G, and the AADTs during those years were H, I, and
J, respectively. Determine the expected reductions in number of crashes during
the first three years after the implementation of the countermeasures if the AADT
during the first year of implementation is K and the estimated traffic growth rate
is L per annum after implementation.
Use the following given:
A= 0.35 H= 9550
B= 0.28 I= 9800
C= 0.21 J= 10100
D= 0.33 K= 11500
E= 35 L= 4.5%
F= 37
G= 33