Department of Transportation Quiz

What is one of the primary roles of the Department of Transportation?

• Regulating the stock market

• Overseeing national defense

• Managing transportation safety and efficiency

• Controlling the healthcare system

When was the Department of Transportation established?

• 1976

• 1966

• 1956

• 1986

Which administration is responsible for aircraft safety regulations?

• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

• Federal Aviation Administration

• Federal Railroad Administration

• Federal Highway Administration

Which act created the national highway system?

• Transportation Act of 1966

• Highway Safety Act of 1970

• Interstate Commerce Act of 1887

• Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956

What was one negative impact of the national highway system's construction?

• Enhanced connectivity for all communities

• Decreased reliance on personal vehicles

• Increased racial boundaries in urban areas

• Improved air quality

What was a significant consequence of the PATCO strike?

• Increased number of air traffic controllers

• Decrease in national security

• Long-term staffing shortages in air traffic control

• Immediate resolution of labor disputes

What was one of the demands of the PATCO during their strike?

• A 20% pay cut

• A 32-hour work week

• A 40-hour work week

• A reduction in air traffic

How does the DOT aim to address transportation inequality?

• By ensuring roads and mass transit systems are well-maintained

• By reducing the number of public transport options

• By increasing taxes on public transport

• By focusing solely on urban areas

What is a key responsibility of each state's DOT?

• Allocating resources from federal aid programs

• Managing international trade

• Regulating the healthcare system

• Overseeing national defense

What is one way the DOT impacts everyday life?

• By regulating the stock market

• By ensuring timely public transportation

• By managing national defense

• By controlling the healthcare system