SS2 Land-Road/Rail Transportation in Marketing - Week 3

The main advantage of road transport is

• the large loads it can carry.

• the flexibility it offers.

• the employment prospects it offers.

• it is not labour intensive.

The advantage road transport has over other means of transport is

• intermediate terminal handling is eliminated by door-to-door delivery.

• specialized vehicles can be used to carry certain loads.

• packaging is very easy as experts handle it.

• weather conditions do not affect it.

Speed is an important consideration for choice of a means of transport where goods are

• bulky

• inferior

• durable

• perishable

Which of the following is a disadvantage of road transport?

• It offers door-to-door service

• It is fast over short distances.

• It is prone to accident and highway robberies.

• It is more readily available than others.

Which is the most flexible mode of transport?

• Road transport

• Rail transport

• Air transport

• Water transport

Which of the following does not influence the choice of a means of transport?

• distance

• value of goods

• brand of vehicle

• urgency

A transporter who offers to carry goods for anyone at a fee is called

• national carrier

• common carrier

• private carrier

• independent carrier

The main disadvantage of rail transport to the trader is that

• it is suitable for heavy and bulky goods.

• it operates on schedule i

• t is suitable for long distance.

• It is slow on short distance and inflexible.

Which of the following is the most suitable means of transporting bulky goods from Lagos to Kaduna? By

• Train

• Aeroplane

• Ship

• Lorry

Which of the following is true of rail transport?

• Suitable for perishable goods.

• Faster than road over long distances.

• Does not travel on schedule.

• Low cost of operations and low capital outlay.