BTT Right of Way Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When should you give way to a bus signalling to pull out from a bus stop?
- Only on expressways
- Always, in all situations
- When safe to do so and the bus is indicating (Correct answer)
- Never — buses must wait for a gap
Correct answer: When safe to do so and the bus is indicating
In Singapore, motorists should give way to buses signalling to pull out from bus stops when it is safe to do so, as a matter of courtesy and safety.
Question 2: A vehicle is already in a yellow box junction waiting to turn right. Should you enter the box?
- Yes, if you are also turning right
- No, never enter a yellow box
- Yes, if the light is green
- No, unless your exit is clear (Correct answer)
Correct answer: No, unless your exit is clear
You must not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit is clear. You may only wait in the box if turning right and only oncoming traffic prevents you.
Question 3: Who has right of way at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?
- Drivers always
- Pedestrians already on the crossing (Correct answer)
- No one — first come first served
- Cyclists
Correct answer: Pedestrians already on the crossing
During the flashing amber phase, pedestrians already on the crossing have right of way. Drivers may proceed only if the crossing is clear.
Question 4: When making a right turn at a junction, you must give way to what?
- Nothing — right turns have priority
- Only pedestrians
- Oncoming traffic going straight or turning left (Correct answer)
- Only emergency vehicles
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic going straight or turning left
When turning right, you must give way to oncoming traffic that is going straight ahead or turning left, as they have priority.
Question 5: A funeral procession is moving along the road. What should you do?
- Overtake it quickly
- Sound your horn to alert them
- Show respect and do not cut through the procession (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights
Correct answer: Show respect and do not cut through the procession
As a matter of road courtesy and respect, you should not cut through a funeral procession. Wait for it to pass or follow at a respectful distance.
Question 6: At a signalised junction, the green light shows but a pedestrian is still crossing. What should you do?
- Proceed — you have right of way
- Sound horn to hurry the pedestrian
- Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing (Correct answer)
- Drive around the pedestrian
Correct answer: Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing
Even when you have a green light, you must always give way to pedestrians who are still on the crossing. Safety of pedestrians takes priority.
BTT Right of Way Rules 2
When should you give way to a bus signalling to pull out from a bus stop?