PE Civil: Transportation Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the PE Civil: Transportation Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the PE Civil: Transportation exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the PE Civil: Transportation Vocabulary Game
Engineering Economics
Traffic Analysis
Capacity Analysis
Roadside Design
Cross-Section Design
Horizontal Design
Vertical Design
Intersection Design
Signal Timing
Temporary Traffic Control
Subgrade Testing
Pavement Design
Culvert Hydraulics
Pavement Drainage
Sources for these terms (18)
- Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Primer · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Traffic Monitoring Guide (Version 1.2, April 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Traffic Signal Timing Manual, Chapter 3 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Definition, Interpretation, and Calculation of Traffic Analysis Tools Measures of Effectiveness · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Traffic Data Computation Method Pocket Guide (FHWA-PL-18-027) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Clear Zone and Horizontal Clearance · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition with Revisions 1 and 2, Part 1 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Bridge Geometry Manual (FHWA-HIF-22-034) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Characteristics of Emerging Road and Trail Users and Their Safety, Chapter 7 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Roundabouts: An Informational Guide (FHWA-RD-00-067) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Signalized Intersections: An Informational Guide, Chapter 3 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Traffic Signal Timing Manual, Chapter 4 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition with Revisions 1 and 2, Part 6 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Geotechnical Aspects of Pavements (NHI-05-037), Chapter 5 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Using Falling Weight Deflectometer Data With Mechanistic-Empirical Design and Analysis, Volume III: Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts, Hydraulic Design Series Number 5, Third Edition (FHWA-HIF-12-026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Urban Drainage Design Manual, Hydraulic Engineering Circular No. 22, Fourth Edition (FHWA-HIF-24-006) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Self-Enforcing Roadways: A Guidance Report, Chapter 3 · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the PE Transportation Exam
The NCEES PE Civil Transportation exam is an 80-question year-round CBT for civil engineers whose practice centers on roadway planning, traffic operations, geometric design, traffic control, pavement, and drainage. The exam uses the PE Civil Reference Handbook plus the listed transportation design standards supplied in the testing software.
Exam sponsor: NCEES (Pearson VUE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Computer-based test; official exam includes multiple-choice and alternative item types
Time Limit
9-hour appointment
Passing Score
Scaled score; NCEES does not publish a fixed passing percentage
Reported exam pass rate: 61% first-time / 43% repeat. NCEES July 2026 pass-rate table for Civil: Transportation This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PE Transportation vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the PE Transportation vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 PE Transportation terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the PE Transportation terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NCEES (Pearson VUE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the PE Civil Transportation exam?
NCEES lists the PE Civil Transportation exam as an 80-question computer-based test. The 9-hour appointment includes the tutorial and an optional scheduled break, and the exam uses both U.S. customary and SI units.
What is the pass rate for PE Civil Transportation?
NCEES updated its Civil pass-rate table in July 2026 to show a 61% first-time pass rate (1,929 examinees) and a 43% repeat pass rate (1,097 examinees) for the Transportation depth exam. Those are official NCEES population-level snapshots, not a guaranteed predictor for any individual candidate.