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Key Facts: RSP Exam
75
Exam Questions
TPCB
3 hrs
Time Limit
TPCB
$280
Total Cost
TPCB fee schedule
3x/year
Testing Windows
Feb, Jun, Oct
The RSP Level 1 exam has 75 qualitative multiple-choice questions in 3 hours. It covers five domains: foundations of road safety, measuring safety, human factors, solving safety problems, and implementing road safety programs. No computations are required.
About the RSP Exam
The RSP certification validates foundational knowledge across all multidisciplinary dimensions of road safety. Administered by TPCB with support from ITE, this exam covers evidence-based safety, crash data analysis, human factors, countermeasure selection, and safety program implementation. It is the national standard for road safety professionals in the U.S. and Canada.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$100 exam + $180 certification ($280 total) (Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB) / Meazure Learning)
RSP Exam Content Outline
Foundations of Road Safety
Evidence-based safety, nominal vs. substantive safety, Safe System approach, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, Haddon's Matrix, 4 E's, multidisciplinary collaboration
Measuring Safety
Safety data sources (FARS, HSIS, MMUCC), crash analysis, SPFs, Empirical Bayes, regression to the mean, KABCO scale, exposure metrics, crash rates
Human Factors and Road Safety
Human behavior and limitations, positive guidance, vulnerable road users, impaired and distracted driving, high-risk populations, speed perception
Solving Safety Problems
Countermeasure selection, CMFs, road safety audits, benefit-cost analysis, systemic approach, proven safety countermeasures, target crash analysis
Implementing Road Safety Programs
SHSP, HSIP funding, safety culture, Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School, safety champions, work zone safety, multimodal safety
How to Pass the RSP Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $100 exam + $180 certification ($280 total)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is the RSP Level 1 exam?
The RSP Level 1 is a qualitative exam with no computations required. The initial pass rate was approximately 94%, though those were experienced early adopters. Candidates should study 80-120 hours across all five domains using FHWA Road Safety Fundamentals and the Highway Safety Manual.
What are the RSP eligibility requirements?
You need a bachelor's degree plus 2 years of professional experience in transportation, highway safety, or public health. Without a degree, you need 4 years of experience. Applications must be submitted 2-3 months before the exam window.
When is the RSP exam offered?
The RSP exam is offered three times per year during February, June, and October testing windows. It is administered in person at Meazure Learning testing sites across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the difference between RSP Level 1 and Level 2?
RSP Level 1 covers foundational road safety knowledge for a broad multidisciplinary audience. RSP Level 2 requires Level 1 certification plus additional experience and tests deeper proficiency with a Behavioral or Infrastructure specialty option.