PE Exam syllabus

Civil: Transportation

80 questions · 8 hours

Point-and-click and drag-and-drop items are asked here as single-answer multiple choice. A numeric entry is the fill-in item. A multiple-correct item scores only when every right option is selected. One point each, no deduction for a wrong or blank answer.

• Project management: quantities and cost, schedules, present worth and life-cycle cost (6–9)
• Traffic engineering: uninterrupted and interrupted flow, intersection capacity, volume studies, safety, nonmotorized analysis (10–15)
• Roadside and cross-section design: clear zone, barriers, lanes, shoulders, nonmotorized facilities (7–11)
• Horizontal design: circular curves, sight distance, superelevation (8–12)
• Vertical design: profile, crest and sag sight distance (8–12)
• Intersection geometry: sight distance, interchanges, at-grade layout including roundabouts (7–11)
• Traffic signals: timing, warrants, design (5–8)
• Traffic control design: signs, markings, temporary traffic control (5–8)
• Geotechnical and pavement: soil properties, earthwork, flexible and rigid pavement (6–9)
• Drainage: hydrology and hydraulics, culverts and storm drainage (8–12)