BTT Pedestrian Safety 2

Question 1

What is a 'Silver Zone' in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

An enhanced safety zone with slower speeds for areas with many elderly residents

Answer

A premium parking area

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A high-security government zone

Answer

A zone for electric vehicles only

Question 2

When driving through a residential estate, why should you be extra vigilant?

Accepted Answer

Children may run onto the road unexpectedly

Answer

Speed cameras are hidden

Answer

The roads are poorly maintained

Answer

There are more speed bumps

Question 3

You notice a visually impaired person with a guide dog near a crossing. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and give them plenty of time and space to cross

Answer

Honk to alert them of your presence

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Rev your engine so they can hear you

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Proceed carefully around them

Question 4

At a pedestrian crossing, the green man has just turned to flashing green. What should drivers expect?

Accepted Answer

Some pedestrians may still be on the crossing and need to finish crossing

Answer

Pedestrians will run across quickly

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No pedestrians will be on the crossing

Answer

The lights are malfunctioning

Question 5

What precaution should you take when opening your car door on a roadside?

Accepted Answer

Check your mirror and look behind for pedestrians and cyclists before opening

Answer

Open it quickly to minimise time exposed to traffic

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Open it slightly to warn others

Answer

No precaution needed if you are on the left

Question 6

When driving past a playground or park, what should you be particularly alert for?

Accepted Answer

Children who may chase a ball or run onto the road suddenly

Answer

Falling tree branches

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Noise complaints

Answer

Stray animals only