BTT Road Signs and Signals Singapore 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a zigzag white line painted on the road near a pedestrian crossing mean?
- Speed bump ahead
- No overtaking and no parking zone (Correct answer)
- Lane merging
- Decorative road marking
Correct answer: No overtaking and no parking zone
Zigzag lines near a pedestrian crossing indicate a no-overtaking and no-parking zone to ensure clear visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
Question 2: A triangular warning sign with a train symbol indicates what?
- Train station nearby
- Railway crossing without gates ahead (Correct answer)
- No trains allowed
- Tramway crossing
Correct answer: Railway crossing without gates ahead
This sign warns drivers of an unguarded railway crossing ahead where they must look out for trains before crossing.
Question 3: What does a white rectangular sign with a red diagonal stripe across a speed number mean?
- Minimum speed limit begins
- Speed limit no longer applies (Correct answer)
- Recommended speed
- Speed camera zone ends
Correct answer: Speed limit no longer applies
A speed limit sign with a red diagonal stripe indicates the end of that speed restriction. The previous speed limit no longer applies.
Question 4: What does a brown sign with a camera icon indicate in Singapore?
- Photography prohibited
- Tourist attraction ahead (Correct answer)
- Speed camera zone
- CCTV area
Correct answer: Tourist attraction ahead
Brown signs in Singapore indicate tourist attractions or points of interest. A camera icon suggests a scenic spot or tourist site.
Question 5: A red circular sign showing '5 tonnes' with a lorry symbol means what?
- Lorry parking for vehicles up to 5 tonnes
- No vehicles over 5 tonnes (Correct answer)
- Speed limit for heavy vehicles
- 5-tonne vehicles only
Correct answer: No vehicles over 5 tonnes
This prohibitory sign means vehicles exceeding the stated weight (5 tonnes) are not permitted on this road.
Question 6: What do double yellow lines along the kerb indicate in Singapore?
- Loading zone
- Bus lane
- No waiting or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Parking allowed during off-peak
Correct answer: No waiting or parking at any time
Double yellow lines mean no waiting or parking is allowed at any time. Vehicles must not stop along this stretch.
BTT Road Signs and Signals Singapore 3
What does a zigzag white line painted on the road near a pedestrian crossing mean?