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

Silver Zones are implemented in areas with many elderly residents. They feature lower speed limits, enhanced road markings, and traffic calming measures.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Children may run onto the road unexpectedly

Answer

Residential areas have many potential hazards including children playing, elderly residents walking, and vehicles reversing from driveways.

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

Give visually impaired pedestrians extra time and space. Do not honk or rev your engine as it may confuse or startle the guide dog.

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

During the flashing green man phase, some pedestrians (especially elderly or disabled individuals) may still be finishing their crossing. Drivers must be patient.

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

Always check your mirrors and look behind before opening your car door. The 'Dutch reach' method (using the far hand to open) forces you to turn and look.

Singapore BTT Practice Test

Singapore BTT Practice Test

BTT Pedestrian Safety 2