Road Traffic Accidents MCQ Quiz | Non-Communicable Diseases

Welcome to this specialized quiz on Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs), a critical component of the Non-Communicable Diseases and Injury Prevention syllabus for MBBS students. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies based on Haddon’s Matrix, and the principles of post-crash management. Covering 25 carefully curated multiple-choice questions, it will challenge your knowledge on everything from legislative measures like the Motor Vehicles Act to the clinical importance of the ‘Golden Hour’. After submitting your answers, you will receive your score and a detailed review of each question. You can also download a complete list of all questions and their correct answers in PDF format for your revision. Good luck!

1. Which conceptual framework is widely used in public health to analyze road traffic accidents and identify points for intervention by considering factors before, during, and after the crash?

2. In the context of Haddon’s Matrix, which of the following is an example of a ‘pre-crash’ human factor?

3. The term ‘Golden Hour’ in trauma care refers to:

4. Which group is classified as the most ‘Vulnerable Road Users’ (VRUs)?

5. According to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 in India, the legal limit for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for drivers is:

6. The ‘Three E’s’ of injury prevention are:

7. Which of the following represents primary prevention for road traffic accidents?

8. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is used in RTA victims primarily to assess:

9. An increase in average vehicle speed by 1 km/h typically results in what percentage increase in the fatal crash risk?

10. Which type of RTA is associated with the highest fatality rates globally?

11. A correctly worn motorcycle helmet can reduce the risk of death by almost:

12. The primary purpose of an airbag in a vehicle is to:

13. What does the ‘A’ in the ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) primary survey stand for?

14. ‘Distracted driving’ is a major risk factor for RTAs. Which of the following is considered a form of cognitive distraction?

15. The ‘Vision Zero’ road safety concept, originating in Sweden, has a core philosophy that:

16. Tertiary prevention in the context of RTAs is best described as:

17. Which of these is an example of a road engineering measure to improve safety?

18. The trimodal death distribution in trauma describes peaks of death at which three time points?

19. In a mass casualty incident following an RTA, what is the primary goal of triage?

20. What is the most common cause of death in the first peak of the trimodal distribution of trauma deaths (within seconds to minutes)?

21. Child restraint systems (car seats) are an example of which type of intervention in Haddon’s Matrix?

22. Which of the five key pillars of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2011-2020) focuses on developing and maintaining safe infrastructure?

23. The ‘Good Samaritan Law’ included in the Motor Vehicles Act aims to:

24. What is the phenomenon where drivers adjust their behavior (e.g., drive faster or more carelessly) because they feel safer due to safety features like seatbelts and ABS, potentially offsetting some safety gains?

25. The most critical factor in determining the severity of an injury in a crash is: