12. Traffic Safety - Improving Pedestrian Safety – FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTIONS





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Course 4 Fill in the Blank - Traffic Safety - 
 Improving Pedestrian Safety   
Thursday, January 01, 2026 9:05 PM  
  20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Exact Format)  
1. The time pedestrians must wait before crossing is called __________. (Answer: Pedestrian Delay)  
2. The minimum gap in traffic a pedestrian is willing to accept is called __________. (Answer: Gap  
Acceptance)  
3. The degree to which drivers yield to pedestrians is known as __________. (Answer: Motorist  
Compliance)  
4. A structured method for collecting real-world pedestrian data is called a __________. (Answer: Field  
Study Protocol)  
5. The criteria used to justify installing a pedestrian signal are called __________. (Answer: Pedestrian  
Signal Warrants)  
6. The visual cues that guide pedestrians across the roadway are called __________. (Answer: Crosswalk  
Markings)  
7. The act of requesting a pedestrian signal phase is known as __________. (Answer: Pedestrian  
Activation)  
8. The amount of time pedestrians spend exposed to traffic is called __________. (Answer: Pedestrian  
Exposure)  
9. A risky interaction where a pedestrian and vehicle converge is called a __________. (Answer:  
Pedestrian–Vehicle Conflict)  
10. The process of organizing raw field data into usable form is called __________. (Answer: Data  
Reduction)  
11. The roadway features that influence pedestrian safety, such as medians or curb extensions, are called  
__________. (Answer: Roadway Design Elements)  
12. The default speed used to calculate pedestrian signal timing is called the __________. (Answer: Walking  
Speed Assumption)  
13. The combined interpretation of findings from multiple research methods is called __________. (Answer:  
Synthesis)  
14. A tool used to improve visibility and driver yielding at crossings is a __________. (Answer: Pedestrian  
Beacon)  
15. The factors such as speed, volume, and width that influence treatment choice are called __________.  
(Answer: Contextual Factors)  
16. The real-time behaviors pedestrians exhibit when deciding to cross are called __________. (Answer:  
Pedestrian Behavior)  
17. The structured questionnaire used to gather agency practices is called a __________. (Answer: Provider  
Survey)  
18. The field-based method for capturing pedestrian perceptions and actions is called a __________.  
(Answer: On-Street Pedestrian Survey)  
19. The recommendations for selecting appropriate crossing treatments are called __________. (Answer:  
Treatment Guidelines)  
20. The principle that prioritizes slower or less mobile pedestrians in design is called __________. (Answer:  
Vulnerable User Consideration)  
 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Randomized  
Set #2)  
21. The minimum number of pedestrians needed to justify a signal is called the __________. (Answer:  
Crossing Volume Threshold)  
22. A roadway feature that shortens crossing distance is a __________. (Answer: Curb Extension)  
23. The process of scanning for vehicles before stepping off the curb is called __________. (Answer: Visual  
Search Behavior)  
24. A structured tool used to gather agency practices is a __________. (Answer: Provider Survey)  
25. A crossing treatment designed specifically for multilane roads is a __________. (Answer: Multilane  
Roadway Treatment)  
26. The subjective sense of comfort pedestrians feel is called __________. (Answer: Perceived Safety)  
27. The act of pedestrians ignoring a marked crosswalk due to delay is called __________. (Answer:  
Non-Compliance)  
28. A device that alerts drivers to pedestrian presence through flashing indications is a __________.  
(Answer: Pedestrian Beacon)  
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29. The time pedestrians spend exposed to moving traffic is known as __________. (Answer: Exposure  
Time)  
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30. A method for observing real-time pedestrian decisions is an __________. (Answer: On-Street Pedestrian  
Survey)  
31. The minimum acceptable time gap between vehicles is called the __________. (Answer: Critical Gap)  
32. A design feature that improves sightlines between drivers and pedestrians is a __________. (Answer:  
Visibility Enhancement)  
33. The organized summary of raw observational notes is called __________. (Answer: Data Coding)  
34. The roadway condition that most strongly influences treatment choice is __________. (Answer:  
Operating Speed)  
35. The behavior of pedestrians adjusting speed to catch a bus is called __________. (Answer:  
Pre-Departure Behavior)  
36. A safety-oriented warrant that considers conflict risk is a __________. (Answer: Safety-Based Warrant)  
37. The geometric feature that separates opposing traffic and aids crossing is a __________. (Answer:  
Median Refuge)  
38. The inconsistency of driver yielding across locations is referred to as __________. (Answer: Compliance  
Variability)  
39. The method of selecting study locations based on defined criteria is called __________. (Answer: Site  
Selection)  
40. The integration of findings from surveys, field studies, and literature is called __________. (Answer:  
Integrated Synthesis)  
 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Randomized  
Set #3)  
41. The physical distance a pedestrian must cross in the roadway is called __________. (Answer: Crossing  
Distance)  
42. A roadway feature that provides a protected waiting area mid-crossing is a __________. (Answer:  
Median Refuge Island)  
43. The consistency of pedestrian movement patterns across locations is called __________. (Answer:  
Behavioral Regularity)  
44. A crossing treatment that uses overhead signs and lighting is a __________. (Answer: Pedestrian  
Overhead Treatment)  
45. The factor that most strongly influences pedestrian route choice is __________. (Answer: Perceived  
Safety)  
46. The structured process of selecting locations for field studies is called __________. (Answer: Site  
Selection Criteria)  
47. A pedestrian’s willingness to wait for a safer gap is called __________. (Answer: Delay Tolerance)  
48. The roadway characteristic that reduces driver yielding on multilane roads is __________. (Answer:  
Multiple Threat Condition)  
49. The method of recording pedestrian actions in real time is called __________. (Answer: Direct  
Observation)  
50. The design feature that narrows the roadway to slow vehicles is a __________. (Answer: Curb  
Extension)  
51. The tool used to measure pedestrian and vehicle interactions is a __________. (Answer: Conflict Analysis  
Sheet)  
52. The pedestrian behavior of crossing outside marked areas is called __________. (Answer: Midblock  
Crossing)  
53. The factor that increases risk when pedestrians cross during short gaps is __________. (Answer: High  
Traffic Speed)  
54. The structured form used to record field data is called a __________. (Answer: Data Collection Form)  
55. The roadway element that improves pedestrian visibility at night is __________. (Answer: Enhanced  
Lighting)  
56. The process of converting video footage into coded data is called __________. (Answer: Video  
Reduction)  
57. The pedestrian action of stepping into the roadway to test driver response is called __________.  
(Answer: Assertive Entry)  
58. The design principle that prioritizes slower pedestrians is called __________. (Answer: Universal Design)  
59. The factor that often causes pedestrians to ignore pushbuttons is __________. (Answer: Long Signal  
Delay)  
60. The combined effect of speed, volume, and geometry on crossing safety is called __________. (Answer:  
Roadway Context)  
20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Randomized  
Set #4)  
61. The roadway feature that narrows lanes to slow vehicles is called a __________. (Answer: Road Diet)  
62. The pedestrian action of crossing during short unsafe gaps is called __________. (Answer: Risk-Taking  
Behavior)  
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63. The structured tool used to record pedestrian–vehicle interactions is a __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Log)  
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64. The factor that most strongly increases yielding at uncontrolled crossings is __________. (Answer:  
Enhanced Visibility)  
65. The behavior of pedestrians clustering before a bus arrives is called __________. (Answer: Pre-Boarding  
Behavior)  
66. A crossing treatment that provides a protected mid-road waiting area is a __________. (Answer:  
Pedestrian Refuge)  
67. The roadway condition that increases multiple-threat risk is high __________. (Answer: Traffic Volume)  
68. The method of capturing pedestrian delay and compliance through cameras is called __________.  
(Answer: Video Observation)  
69. The design element that shortens pedestrian exposure by extending the curb is a __________. (Answer:  
Bulb-Out)  
70. The factor that causes pedestrians to avoid marked crosswalks is excessive __________. (Answer:  
Delay)  
71. The structured process of coding pedestrian movements from video is called __________. (Answer:  
Motion Coding)  
72. The roadway feature that improves pedestrian sightlines at crossings is __________. (Answer: Sight  
Distance Improvement)  
73. The behavior of pedestrians adjusting speed to avoid missing transit is called __________. (Answer:  
Urgency Walking)  
74. The design principle that ensures accessibility for all users is called __________. (Answer: Universal  
Design)  
75. The tool used to measure pedestrian compliance at signals is a __________. (Answer: Compliance  
Checklist)  
76. The factor that increases conflict risk at multilane roads is poor __________. (Answer: Driver Yielding)  
77. The structured method for selecting appropriate crossing treatments is called a __________. (Answer:  
Treatment Matrix)  
78. The pedestrian behavior of stepping into the roadway to prompt yielding is called __________. (Answer:  
Assertive Entry)  
79. The roadway feature that reduces crossing distance by adding a center island is a __________. (Answer:  
Median Refuge)  
80. The combined effect of geometry, speed, and volume on safety is called __________. (Answer: Roadway  
Context)  
 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Randomized  
Set #5)  
81. The pedestrian behavior of waiting for a larger gap than necessary is called __________. (Answer:  
Conservative Gap Acceptance)  
82. A roadway feature that forces slower turning speeds is a __________. (Answer: Tight Curb Radius)  
83. The structured tool used to measure pedestrian delay is a __________. (Answer: Delay Observation  
Sheet)  
84. The condition where multiple lanes hide approaching vehicles is the __________. (Answer: Multiple  
Threat Scenario)  
85. The pedestrian action of crossing diagonally to shorten travel time is called __________. (Answer:  
Diagonal Crossing)  
86. The design feature that improves nighttime visibility is __________. (Answer: High-Intensity Lighting)  
87. The factor that increases pedestrian non-compliance at signals is excessive __________. (Answer: Wait  
Time)  
88. The method of documenting pedestrian and driver actions simultaneously is called __________.  
(Answer: Paired Observation)  
89. The roadway element that channels pedestrians toward safer crossings is a __________. (Answer:  
Pedestrian Channelizer)  
90. The behavior of pedestrians speeding up to catch a bus is called __________. (Answer: Accelerated  
Walking)  
91. The structured process of identifying high-risk crossing locations is called __________. (Answer: Hazard  
Screening)  
92. The design tool that reduces crossing distance by narrowing lanes is a __________. (Answer: Lane  
Narrowing Treatment)  
93. The pedestrian action of stepping into the crosswalk before the signal changes is called __________.  
(Answer: Early Entry)  
94. The factor that increases conflict risk at unsignalized crossings is low driver __________. (Answer:  
Yielding)  
95. The method of capturing pedestrian perceptions through interviews is called a __________. (Answer:  
Intercept Survey)  
96. The roadway feature that provides a protected waiting zone is a __________. (Answer: Refuge Island)  
97. The behavior of pedestrians adjusting their path to avoid vehicles is called __________. (Answer: Path  
Deviation)  
98. The structured form used to record conflict events is a __________. (Answer: Conflict Tracking Sheet)  
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99. The design principle that ensures crossings work for all ages and abilities is __________. (Answer:  
Universal Accessibility)  
100. The combined influence of speed, geometry, and volume on crossing safety is called __________.  
(Answer: Contextual Risk)  
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