BTT Pedestrian Safety 6

Question 1

What is the 'safe system' approach to pedestrian safety in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Designing roads, speeds, and infrastructure so that mistakes do not result in fatal outcomes

Answer

Only penalising jaywalkers

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Banning pedestrians from all main roads

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Requiring pedestrians to wear safety vests

Question 2

You are making a left turn and notice a pedestrian about to cross the road you are turning into, but they have not yet stepped off the kerb. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to give way if they step onto the crossing

Answer

Proceed quickly before they step off

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Honk to indicate you are turning

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Proceed — they have not started crossing yet

Question 3

When driving through an HDB estate, why are speed humps installed?

Accepted Answer

To slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety in residential areas

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To damage vehicles

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For drainage purposes

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To mark parking boundaries

Question 4

What should you do when you see a 'Pedestrians Ahead' warning sign?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be especially alert for pedestrians crossing or near the road

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Maintain speed — pedestrians should watch out for cars

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Only slow down if you see pedestrians

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Honk your horn as a warning

Question 5

At a pelican crossing, the red light stops traffic. What must drivers do?

Accepted Answer

Wait until all phases complete — red, flashing amber, then green

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Wait until the green light returns

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Stop and then proceed if the crossing is clear

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Proceed if no pedestrians are visible

Question 6

Why is it dangerous to overtake near a pedestrian crossing?

Accepted Answer

The overtaken vehicle may be stopping for a pedestrian you cannot see

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It is not dangerous if you are careful

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Pedestrians may be distracted by two vehicles

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It is only dangerous at night