BTT Right of Way Rules 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should you do when an ambulance approaches with sirens from any direction at a junction?
- Continue if you have a green light
- Stop and remain stationary until it passes (Correct answer)
- Turn left immediately
- Reverse to make room
Correct answer: Stop and remain stationary until it passes
You must stop and remain stationary to allow the ambulance to pass safely, regardless of traffic signals in your favour.
Question 2: On a three-lane expressway, which lane should you normally drive in?
- The right lane
- The centre lane
- The left lane (Correct answer)
- Any lane you prefer
Correct answer: The left lane
In Singapore, the left lane is the normal driving lane. The centre and right lanes are for overtaking. You should return to the left lane after overtaking.
Question 3: You reach a junction where a traffic light has failed. What should you treat it as?
- A green light — proceed normally
- An uncontrolled junction — proceed with extreme caution (Correct answer)
- A red light — stop completely
- A one-way road
Correct answer: An uncontrolled junction — proceed with extreme caution
When traffic lights have failed, treat the junction as an uncontrolled intersection. Proceed with extreme caution and be ready to give way.
Question 4: A pedestrian with a white cane is waiting at the kerb. What does this indicate?
- They are elderly
- They are visually impaired — give extra time and care (Correct answer)
- They are a traffic warden
- No special action required
Correct answer: They are visually impaired — give extra time and care
A white cane indicates the person is visually impaired. Give them extra time to cross and do not honk or rush them.
Question 5: When two vehicles are turning right at the same junction from opposite directions, how should they pass?
- Left side to left side (nearside to nearside)
- Right side to right side (offside to offside) (Correct answer)
- One must wait for the other
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Right side to right side (offside to offside)
By convention, vehicles turning right from opposite directions should pass right side to right side (offside to offside), keeping each other to their right.
Question 6: You are driving on a main road and see a 'Stop' sign on a side road. Do you still need to be cautious?
- No — vehicles on the side road must stop for you
- Yes — always be prepared for drivers who may not obey the sign (Correct answer)
- Only if the junction has traffic lights
- No — your road always has absolute priority
Correct answer: Yes — always be prepared for drivers who may not obey the sign
While you have right of way, you should always be vigilant as some drivers may fail to obey the Stop sign. Defensive driving saves lives.
BTT Right of Way Rules 5
What should you do when an ambulance approaches with sirens from any direction at a junction?