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LTI611S - LAND TRANSPORT SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVE RSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOFCOMMERCEH, UMANSCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND LOGISTICS
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTRA LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: LTl611S
COURSE NAME: LAND TRANSPORT SAFETYAND
INFRASTRUCTURE CONSIDERATIONS
SESSION: JULY EXAMINATIONS
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S} Dr. Smart Dumba
Mr. Neville Geiriseb
MODERATOR: Ms. Hilma Nuuyandja
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL Questions from Sections A and B, and ANY THREE (3) Questions from
Section
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF §_PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTIONA: ANSWERALLQUESTIONS
Question 1
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE/ FALSE
[2X10 Marks]
a) Safety has been traditionally viewed as an issue to be addressed before the design phases of
transportation projects.
(2 marks]
b) The relationship between Land use and transport is an important factor in good town planning.
(2 marks]
c) Transport planning is necessary in improving accessibility, mobility, transport choice and social
equity.
(2 marks]
d) Generally, the Safe Systems Approach aims to promote railway operations safety by
recognizing and attending to the main engineering factors that contribute to them. (2 marks]
e) Road safety auditing follows the principle of 11First come first serve" -
(2 marks]
f) The Safe System Approach requires recognition of the fact that transport safety is not a shared
responsibility of transport users and transport engineers, but mostly the transport policy
makers.
(2 marks]
g) Road safety approaches mainly target the motor vehicle and the human factor
(2 marks]
h) Major arterials have higher vehicle throughput than accessto properties
(2 marks]
i) The Road Safety Audit process results in a report describing potential safety concerns that
should be considered after advancing to the next stage of the design process or works.
(2 marks]
j) Road safety strategies are aimed at reducing fatalities to acceptable levels
(2 marks]
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SECTION B: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Question 2
[2X10 Marks]
Select the correct answer, Each correct answer carries 2 marks
a) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. A vehicle seatbelt must be worn during all times when the vehicle is in forward motion
despite time of day.
B. Road safety programs must focus on all people including pupils, students, and adults.
C. When its not comfortable in the head, a motorcyclist may not wear a helmet
D. Personal protective clothing must be worn every time at a mining or construction site.
E. All these are correct.
b) Road Accident Investigations reflect on the following, expect.
A. Why has it happened?
B. How has it happened?
C. Spatial distribution of accident
D. What has happened?
E. All of these are correct
c) Which of these do not explain the emergence of the safe systems approach?
A. The recognition that road safety responsibility is everyone's responsibility.
B. The understanding that humans are prone to make mistakes.
C. The ineffectiveness of traditional "7 Es" to road safety
D. The underfunded central and local government structures
E. None of these
d) Which of these does not form part of key concepts and principles of the safe systems
approach?
A. Forgiveness
B. State awareness
C. Homogeneity
D. Heterogeneity
E. All of these are correct.
e) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Modern vehicles have both active and passive safety features.
B. The Public Health Approach is not only helpful in the analysis of risk factors, but also
provides a framework that guides decision-making throughout the entire process, from
identifying a problem to implementing an intervention.
C. According to a recent survey, TransNamib has safety procedures set in place, but they are
insufficient in preventing human error related accidents, incidents, and delays.
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D. Based on complexity thinking, Heinrich developed the "five domino model" of accident
causation, a sequential accident model which has been influential on occupational safety
thinking
E. All of these are correct.
f) The development of a safe and efficient road transport system is challenged by the following
constraints, except
A. Financial
B. Statutory
C. Environmental
D. Safety
E. Legal
F. All these
g) Select the odd out.
A. Train to Human collision
B. Train to Bus collision
C. Train to Train collision
D. Train to Air collision
E. None of these
h) Which of the following does not constitute part of vehicle engineering?
A. Lane keeping assistance.
B. Anti-lock braking systems
C. Audible or vibratory signs
D. Headway maintenance systems
E. None of these
i) The following are all examples of railway safety mechanisms, except
A. Moving block signalling and centralised traffic control systems
B. Traffic light signalling system
C. Interlocking system
D. Block signalling
E. All these are correct.
j) The following are major causes of train derailments except,
A. Main-line brake operation
B. Obstructions
C. Buckled track
D. Wide gauge
E. All these are correct
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SECTIONC: ANSWERANY THREE(3) QUESTIONS
Question 3
Explain the similarities and differences between the conventional approach (7Es) and the safe
systems approach to road safety
[20 marks]
Question 4
a.
Define a road safety management system
[5 marks]
b.
Discuss any one example of a road transport safety management system
[S marks]
c.
Write short notes on the roles of organizations or authorities responsible for supervision
and enforcement of road transport safety management systems
[10 marks]
Question 5
a) Define and characterize a road safety audit (RSA)
b) Explain the of roles of the following members of a road safety audit team
i.
Project sponsor
ii.
Lead auditor
iii. Approval manager
iv. Road safety advisor
V.
Active observer
[10 marks]
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
Question 6
a. According to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a Safety Management System is
defined as "a systematic approach to managing safety including the necessary organizational
structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures. Explain and contrast between Proactive
Safety Management and Reactive Safety Management.
[12 marks]
b. Which approach is beneficial to implement in a transport organization or business? [8 marks]
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Question 7
a) What is the role of transport planning in road safety?
[6 marks]
b) Explain the levels of transport planning by using an example of public transport services.
[6 marks]
c) What steps need to be considered to ensure successful integration of safety in the
Transportation planning?
[8 marks]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
Grand Total
100 Marks
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