Transportation Operations LINCS Practice Exam

What do drivers use to pay tolls at tollbooths?

1. Barcode stickers

2. Cell phones

3. Radio frequency identification tags

4. Log books

The correct answer is: Radio frequency identification tags

Drivers typically use radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to pay tolls at tollbooths. RFID technology allows for a seamless payment process where a small electronic tag, affixed to the vehicle, communicates with an overhead or roadside reader as the vehicle approaches the toll booth. This system enables drivers to pass through without stopping to pay cash or use a credit card, thereby reducing congestion and increasing efficiency on toll routes. The automated nature of this system provides convenience for drivers, as it streamlines the toll collection process and minimizes wait times. In comparison, barcode stickers, while they represent a method of payment, are less common in toll collection due to the need for drivers to stop for scanning. Cell phones, although platforms for making payments, are not typically used directly at toll booths unless integrated into a specific app for a tolling system. Log books are irrelevant in this context as they are primarily used for record-keeping by commercial drivers and do not facilitate toll payments.