PE Civil Transportation Exam Prep

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PE Civil Transportation Exam Prep Bundle Options

The PE Civil Transportation exam tests your understanding of transportation engineering principles and practice. It is designed for professionals with at least four years of post-college work experience, and is one of the final steps you’ll take before earning your PE license. Join the thousands of professionals trusting PPI with their PE exam prep each year.

About the Live Online Course Bundle

If you are looking for an instructor-guided review (with a passing guarantee!) for your NCEES PE Civil Transportation, the Live Online Course Bundle is for you.

PPI has recently revamped the instructional slides, the Qbank, and practice exams to add even greater content coverage and additional references to the closed book resources.

Why Enroll in a Course Now?

  • Monthly Payment Options: Pay off your course over 3, 6, or 12 months with our convenient Affirm payment plans.
  • Risk-Free Enrollment: We offer Risk-Free Enrollment should you need to transfer or cancel your enrollment because you are not able to sit for your exam.
  • Secure Your Spot: Courses fill up fast! By enrolling now, you don’t have to worry about your course potentially being full closer to the start date.

What Sets PPI Apart?

  • Our eLearning platform. The easy-to-navigate interface, exam-like features, and expert design of our new eLearning platform give you the best possible exam prep experience.
  • Brand new courses for the CBT exam. Our PE Civil prep courses are brand new and fully prepare you to pass the PE Civil CBT closed-book exam.
  • Our reputation as leaders in FE and PE exam prep. We have been preparing engineers for their FE and PE exams since 1975. Our courses are high quality and based on decades of experience.
  • Instruction from professional engineers. Learn directly from industry experts with a unique mix of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
  • Complete coverage of every topic on the NCEES PE Civil Transportation. Our lectures, course materials, and homework assignments thoroughly cover every topic you’ll see on exam day.
  • Access to prep materials before and after your course. Start preparing right away with early access to study tools, plus access your course for one additional month after it ends to ensure you can study up to your exam date.
  • Structured schedules that span 4 to 6 months. We want to ensure you can properly retain information and allow enough time for homework. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don't have to worry about “cramming” for your exam.
  • The right amount of trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. We provide you with all the materials you need and nothing that you don’t. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes, as well as access to online quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, and more.
  • Prep materials that are always updated. Our content is always updated to the most current NCEES exam specifications and codes.
  • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.

Live Online Lecture Demo

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What's Included:

Course Features

Interact with your instructor and other classmates during live online lectures. Live lectures on scheduled dates/times help provide structure throughout your course. 

Connect with your instructor on discussion forums and by email. Your instructor is an expert with years of real-world professional experience and is here to guide you every step of the way.

We’re so confident in our program that should you fail your exam, you can repeat the OnDemand course for free. Simply complete all homework assignments to qualify for the Passing Guarantee.

Live office hours, strategically placed in the schedule, provide time for additional Q&A and problem solving with your instructor.

All live online lectures are recorded and posted the next day for additional viewing in case you are unable to attend, or want to re-watch an important topic. 

Interact with your classmates on forums and live lecture chats to discuss your exam prep experiences and talk through exam topics.

Did you recently take your exam and aren't sure if you passed? Or, are you waiting to hear if your exam application was accepted? We've got you covered! We'll provide you with a full refund if you let us know before the first live class date. We can also transfer you to a future session free of charge at any time.

Watch bite-sized video lectures to help understand key concepts for the exam.

Upon registration for your course, you will gain instant access to OnDemand lectures to get your exam prep started.

All presentation slides are downloadable, providing you the opportunity to take notes as you follow along with your instructor.

The course syllabus and homework assignments help you stay on track and reinforce key concepts. They are aligned with current exam specifications for easy reference.

Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons will provide you with the training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam success.

Proven test-taking and time-management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam-day success.

Digital Materials
PE Civil Transportation Review Manual
This up-to-date review book for the PE Civil Transportation exam takes you step-by-step through every exam topic and subtopic. With useful study tips and examples throughout, this book will help you study efficiently and thoroughly for the exam. Topics covered include project management, traffic engineering, roadside and cross-section design, horizontal design, vertical design, intersection geometry, traffic signals, traffic control design, geotechnical and pavement, and drainage. 

Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic.

Practice with two full NCEES-like exam simulations - with unique sets of problems. All questions have full solutions to help you review after each exam.
Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies. Questions contain full, step-by-step solutions for your review after you take each diagnostic.
Your exam study plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.

Purchase Options

January - April Course
Live Online Course: PE Civil Transportation (January 2026 - April 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 10/1/25)
January - April Course
$2,205.75
$2,595.00

We leverage over 50 years of exam prep experience when designing our Live Online Course Bundle, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Your live online review covers all NCEES PE Civil Transportation exam topics.

Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

  • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 70+ hours of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
  • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes plus NCEES handbook, as well as access to PPI’s Learning Hub for quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, and more.
  • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.
$2,205.75
$2,595.00
May - August Course
Live Online Course: PE Civil Transportation (May 2026 - August 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 2/3/26)
May - August Course
$2,205.75
$2,595.00

If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your PE exam, the PPI Live Online Course Bundle is for you. We leverage over 50 years of exam prep experience, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES PE Civil Transportation exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Utilizing your live instructor, a community of other students, and the bounty of PE study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.

    $2,205.75
    $2,595.00
    July - December Course
    Live Online Course: PE Civil Transportation (July 2026 - December 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 04/03/2026)
    July - December Course
    $2,205.75
    $2,595.00

    If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your PE exam, the PPI Live Online Course Bundle is for you. We leverage over 50 years of exam prep experience, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES PE Civil Transportation exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Utilizing your live instructor, a community of other students, and the bounty of PE study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.

      $2,205.75
      $2,595.00
      September - December Course
      Live Online Course: PE Civil Transportation (September 2026 - December 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 06/03/2026)
      September - December Course
      $2,205.75
      $2,595.00

      We leverage 50+ years of exam prep experience when designing our Live Online Course Bundle, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Your live online review covers all NCEES PE Civil exam topics, including breadth and transportation depth.

      Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

      • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 70+ hours of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
      • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes plus NCEES handbook, as well as access to PPI’s Learning Hub for quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, and more.
      • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.
      $2,205.75
      $2,595.00

      About the OnDemand Course Bundle

      This OnDemand Course Bundle was created to help you study at your own pace, but also choose the course time frame that works best for you. We leverage over 50 years of PE exam prep experience when designing our OnDemand courses, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES PE Civil Transportation exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Choose between the 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year options. Our course has been completely updated to prepare you for the closed-book PE Civil CBT exam.

      Your PPI OnDemand course comes with:

      • Current and up-to-date content. Our PE Civil prep courses fully prepare you to pass the PE Civil CBT closed-book exam.
      • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 30 hours of recorded lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, and exam strategy sessions.
      • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes, and access to PPI's Learning Hub.
      • PPI’s Learning Hub with a study plan, practice exams, quiz generator, and so much more!

      Access Time

      Access to your OnDemand Course begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year courses, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly courses, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription.

       

      What's Included:

      Course Features

      Watch bite-sized video lectures to help understand key concepts for the exam.

      Upon registration for your course, you will gain instant access to OnDemand lectures to get your exam prep started.

      All presentation slides are downloadable, providing you the opportunity to take notes as you follow along with your instructor.

      The course syllabus and homework assignments help you stay on track and reinforce key concepts. They are aligned with current exam specifications for easy reference.

      Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons will provide you with the training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam success.

      Proven test-taking and time-management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam-day success.

      Digital Materials
      PE Civil Transportation Review Manual
      This up-to-date review book for the PE Civil Transportation exam takes you step-by-step through every exam topic and subtopic. With useful study tips and examples throughout, this book will help you study efficiently and thoroughly for the exam. Topics covered include project management, traffic engineering, roadside and cross-section design, horizontal design, vertical design, intersection geometry, traffic signals, traffic control design, geotechnical and pavement, and drainage. 
      Practice with two full NCEES-like exam simulations - with unique sets of problems. All questions have full solutions to help you review after each exam.
      Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies. Questions contain full, step-by-step solutions for your review after you take each diagnostic.
      Your exam study plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.

      Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic.

      Purchase Options

      New PE Civil Exam
      OnDemand Course: PE Civil Transportation - 1 Year Access - New 2024 Exam
      1-Year Access (Non-Renewing)
      $2,096.25
      $2,795.00
      This course is a 12-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
      $2,096.25
      $2,795.00
      OnDemand Course: PE Civil Transportation - 6 Months Access - New 2024 Exam
      6-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
      $1,950.75
      $2,295.00
      This course is a 6-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
      $1,950.75
      $2,295.00
      OnDemand Course: PE Civil Transportation - 3 Months Access - New 2024 Exam
      3-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
      $1,355.75
      $1,595.00
      This course is a 3-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
      $1,355.75
      $1,595.00
      OnDemand Course: PE Civil Transportation - Monthly Renewing - New 2024 Exam
      $595.00

      Study at your own pace with PPI’s OnDemand Prep Course. Not only do OnDemand courses thoroughly cover every topic, but they also provide you with all the NCEES-approved materials you need.

      PE Civil Breadth & Transportation Depth Prep Course Overview

      • Provides focused review of all topics on the NCEES PE Civil exam—for both the breadth and the construction depth
      • Includes 70+ hours of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours
      • Gives you everything you need to pass—from reference materials to homework assignments to detailed class note

      Benefits Include:

      • Watch lectures and problem solving demonstrations on your own schedule
      • Stay on track with structured and focused reading and problem assignments
      • Download presentation slides for easy note-taking
      • Assess your exam readiness with digital resources in the PPI Learning Hub
      • Learn tips and tricks for how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator
      • Hone your test-taking and time management skills

      This course is a monthly renewing subscription that will automatically renew each month until canceled.

      $595.00

      About the Self-Study: Learning Hub Bundle

      The Learning Hub Bundle is perfect for those who need a refresher before the exam. The review materials in this bundle are updated to the current exam specs, contain thorough coverage of civil engineering principles and codes, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of the concepts. PPI’s time-tested, detailed instructional design provides you with the most efficient and effective practice available.

      PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for PE Civil exam prep. The Learning Hub is more than an eLearning platform—it is a time-tested program that guides examinees through their exam prep from start to finish. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, Practice” until you are ready for exam day.

      PPI Learning Hub is ideal if you need to review key knowledge areas and would like extensive practice to be part of your exam preparation.

      Access Time

      Access to Learning Hub begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year Learning Hub products, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly Learning Hub products, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription. 


      What's Included:

      Digital Materials
      PE Civil Transportation Review Manual
      This up-to-date review book for the PE Civil Transportation exam takes you step-by-step through every exam topic and subtopic. With useful study tips and examples throughout, this book will help you study efficiently and thoroughly for the exam. Topics covered include project management, traffic engineering, roadside and cross-section design, horizontal design, vertical design, intersection geometry, traffic signals, traffic control design, geotechnical and pavement, and drainage. 

      Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic.

      Practice with two full NCEES-like exam simulations - with unique sets of problems. All questions have full solutions to help you review after each exam.
      Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies. Questions contain full, step-by-step solutions for your review after you take each diagnostic.
      Your exam study plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.

      Purchase Options

      New PE Civil Exam
      Save 53% vs. 3 Months
      Learning Hub Bundle: PE Civil Transportation - 1 Year Access - New 2024 Exam
      1-Year Learning Hub Access
      $971.25
      $1,295.00
      PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 12 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!
      $971.25
      $1,295.00
      Learning Hub Bundle: PE Civil Transportation - 6 Months Access - New 2024 Exam
      6-Month Learning Hub Access
      $760.75
      $895.00
      PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 6 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!
      $760.75
      $895.00
      Learning Hub Bundle: PE Civil Transportation - 3 Months Access - New 2024 Exam
      3-Month Learning Hub Access
      $695.00
      PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 3 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!
      $695.00

      Class Options for the Live Online Course Bundle

      Expand the list below to show all available Live Online class dates and information.

      PE Civil Transportation Live Online Course (January 2026 - April 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 10/1/25)
      Schedule
      January 21 - April 15, 2026
      Location
      Location:
      Online
      Instructor
      Instructor:
      XCETR0526A - PE Civil Transportation Live Online Course (May 2026 - August 2026)
      Schedule
      May 18 - August 12, 2026
      Location
      Location:
      Online
      Instructor
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      Exam Details for the PE Civil Transportation Exam

      The PE Civil exam tests for a minimum level of competency in civil engineering and is designed for engineers who have gained a minimum of four years of work experience in their engineering discipline. The PE Civil exam is a closed-book CBT exam in which you will work the breadth section and one of the five depth modules. The breadth section contains questions from the five areas of civil engineering, while the depth section focuses on a single area of practice. For more exam information click below.

      PE Civil Transportation Exam FAQs

      The codes and design standards necessary for the PE exam must be purchased from the relevant publishers. PPI cites these references in our study materials but is unable to distribute them directly because of copyright laws.
      The NCEES Reference Handbook can be downloaded for free from the NCEES website after creating a MyNCEES account. PPI does not publish the handbook, but you will have the opportunity to view practice exam questions side-by-side with your personal copy of the Handbook in our eLearning platform.

      Your PE Civil Transportation exam appointment is 9 hours long and includes:

      • Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
      • Tutorial (8 minutes)
      • Exam (8 hours)
      • Optional scheduled break (50 minutes)

      The exam is divided into two sessions, with approximately 40 questions each session, totalling 80 questions. Examinees can, if they choose, divide up question-solving time how they wish; for example, they could choose to spend 2 hours on the morning session and 6 hours on the afternoon session. However, once a full session is submitted, it cannot be revisited. Additionally, the examinee has 8 hours total for answering questions, meaning if less time is spent on break, that time is not added to problem-solving time.

      The PE Civil exam is a closed-book computer-based test (CBT) exam. You will not be able to bring any books into the exam. Your only references will be electronic PDFs references supplied by NCEES On exam day, NCEES will supply the NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook, which has key engineering equations. NCEES will also provide design standards which are code references. These design standards will be divided up by chapter - so on exam day you will click on the design standard, then click the chapter to load, and a searchable PDF of that chapter will be displayed on the left-hand side of your screen.
      According to NCEES, there isn't a specific pass or fail score. You can view how NCEES scores the exam by visiting here.

      Pass rates for the PE Civil Transportation exam are*:

      •  First-time test takers: 61%
      •  Repeat test takers: 42%

      *As of July 2025

      The PE Civil Transportation exam covers the following topics:

      • Project Management
      • Traffic Engineering (Capacity Analysis, Transportation Planning, and Safety Analysis)
      • Roadside and Cross-Section Design
      • Horizontal Design
      • Vertical Design
      • Intersection Geometry
      • Traffic Signals
      • Traffic Control Design
      • Geotechnical and Pavement
      • Drainage

      For more information, you can visit ncees.org.

      If you are deciding between two PE Civil disciplines, such as choosing between Construction and Transportation, you should consider which exam you are more likely to pass based on your experience. Take a look at the exam topics for each and consider which you are more familiar with. Another consideration is where you would like to focus on for your future career. If there is one discipline you are more interested in for your future career, prioritize taking that discipline’s exam.

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