BTT Right of Way Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At an uncontrolled intersection in Singapore, which vehicle generally has the right of way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
In Singapore, at an uncontrolled intersection, you should give way to traffic approaching from your right.
Question 2: When entering a roundabout in Singapore, you must give way to whom?
- Vehicles on your left already in the roundabout
- Vehicles on your right already in the roundabout (Correct answer)
- Vehicles behind you
- Pedestrians only
Correct answer: Vehicles on your right already in the roundabout
When entering a roundabout in Singapore, give way to traffic already on the roundabout approaching from your right, as traffic flows clockwise.
Question 3: An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is approaching from behind. What should you do?
- Speed up to get out of the way
- Pull over to the left and stop (Correct answer)
- Continue at normal speed
- Stop immediately where you are
Correct answer: Pull over to the left and stop
You must move to the left and stop to give way to emergency vehicles. Never speed up or block their path.
Question 4: At a junction controlled by a police officer, whose directions take priority?
- Traffic light signals
- Road signs
- The police officer's directions (Correct answer)
- Lane markings
Correct answer: The police officer's directions
A police officer's directions always take priority over traffic lights, signs, and road markings when they are actively directing traffic.
Question 5: When two vehicles reach a narrow bridge from opposite ends simultaneously, who should give way?
- The vehicle going uphill
- The vehicle going downhill (Correct answer)
- The heavier vehicle
- The vehicle closest to the bridge
Correct answer: The vehicle going downhill
The vehicle going downhill should give way to the vehicle going uphill, as it is harder for the uphill vehicle to stop and restart.
Question 6: At a T-junction with no signs or markings, who has right of way?
- The vehicle on the minor road (stem of the T)
- The vehicle on the major road (top of the T) (Correct answer)
- The vehicle that arrives first
- The vehicle turning left
Correct answer: The vehicle on the major road (top of the T)
Vehicles on the through road (top of the T) have priority. The vehicle emerging from the minor road must give way.
BTT Right of Way Rules 1
At an uncontrolled intersection in Singapore, which vehicle generally has the right of way?