BTT Traffic Light Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What must you do when you see a steady red traffic light?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop behind the stop line and wait (Correct answer)
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
- Proceed if turning left
Correct answer: Stop behind the stop line and wait
A steady red light means you must stop behind the stop line and wait until the light changes. There is no 'turn on red' rule in Singapore.
Question 2: What does a steady amber (yellow) traffic light mean?
- Speed up to clear the junction
- Stop behind the stop line unless it is unsafe to do so (Correct answer)
- Proceed with caution
- Give way to pedestrians only
Correct answer: Stop behind the stop line unless it is unsafe to do so
An amber light means stop behind the stop line. You may only proceed if you are so close that stopping would be dangerous.
Question 3: A green arrow pointing right appears alongside a red light. What can you do?
- Proceed in any direction
- Turn right only, giving way to pedestrians (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for a full green light
- Turn right without giving way to anyone
Correct answer: Turn right only, giving way to pedestrians
A green filter arrow allows you to turn in the arrow's direction only, but you must still give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.
Question 4: What does a flashing green man signal at a pedestrian crossing mean?
- Pedestrians may start crossing
- Pedestrians should finish crossing quickly — do not start (Correct answer)
- Traffic is about to stop
- The signal is malfunctioning
Correct answer: Pedestrians should finish crossing quickly — do not start
A flashing green man means pedestrians already crossing should hurry to finish. Those who haven't started should wait for the next green man.
Question 5: You approach a junction where the traffic light is showing red and amber together. What does this mean?
- Stop immediately
- The light is about to turn green — prepare to move but do not go yet (Correct answer)
- Proceed with caution
- Give way to cross traffic
Correct answer: The light is about to turn green — prepare to move but do not go yet
Red and amber together indicate the light is about to change to green. Prepare to move off but do not proceed until the green light shows.
Question 6: At a traffic light junction, can you enter the junction on green if the road ahead is blocked by traffic?
- Yes — you have a green light
- No — do not enter if you cannot clear the junction (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only if you are turning
- Only during off-peak hours
Correct answer: No — do not enter if you cannot clear the junction
You must not enter the junction on green if the road ahead is blocked and you cannot clear the junction. This prevents gridlock.
BTT Traffic Light Rules 1
What must you do when you see a steady red traffic light?