BTT Right of Way Rules 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are on a dual carriageway and want to make a U-turn. When is this permitted?
- Anywhere on the dual carriageway
- Only at designated U-turn points (Correct answer)
- At any traffic light
- When no other vehicles are present
Correct answer: Only at designated U-turn points
U-turns on dual carriageways are only permitted at designated U-turn points or openings in the central divider.
Question 2: A vehicle is exiting a driveway onto the main road. Who has right of way?
- The vehicle exiting the driveway
- Vehicles and pedestrians on the main road (Correct answer)
- The faster vehicle
- Whoever arrives first
Correct answer: Vehicles and pedestrians on the main road
Vehicles and pedestrians already on the main road have right of way. The vehicle exiting the driveway must wait for a safe gap.
Question 3: When can you legally overtake on the left in Singapore?
- Never — it is always illegal
- When the vehicle ahead is turning right (Correct answer)
- Only on expressways
- When driving above 60 km/h
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning right
You may overtake on the left when the vehicle ahead is signalling and positioned to turn right, and there is room to pass safely on the left.
Question 4: At a zebra crossing with a central island, how should you treat each half?
- As one single crossing
- As two separate crossings (Correct answer)
- The left half only matters
- Central islands have no effect
Correct answer: As two separate crossings
A zebra crossing with a central island should be treated as two separate crossings. You only need to give way to pedestrians on your half.
Question 5: A road has both a 'Stop' line and a 'Give Way' line marked. Which takes precedence?
- Give Way line
- Stop line (Correct answer)
- Whichever is closer to you
- Neither — use your judgement
Correct answer: Stop line
The Stop line takes precedence as it is a stricter requirement. You must come to a complete stop before proceeding.
Question 6: Who has right of way in a car park?
- Vehicles driving along the lane
- Vehicles reversing out of parking lots
- Pedestrians walking in the car park (Correct answer)
- The vehicle that signals first
Correct answer: Pedestrians walking in the car park
Pedestrians always have right of way in car parks. Drivers must exercise extreme caution and give way to people walking.
BTT Right of Way Rules 4
You are on a dual carriageway and want to make a U-turn.
When is this permitted?