FTT Road Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a red 'X' displayed above a lane on a Singapore expressway mean?
- The lane is for express vehicles only
- The lane is closed — do not use it (Correct answer)
- The lane is for buses only
- The lane speed limit is lower
Correct answer: The lane is closed — do not use it
A red X on an overhead gantry means the lane is closed, often due to an accident, maintenance, or congestion management. Drivers must move out of that lane safely.
Question 2: What does an Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry sign displaying a dollar amount indicate?
- The toll for using the road ahead at the current time (Correct answer)
- The fine for speeding
- The parking fee for the area
- The cost of petrol nearby
Correct answer: The toll for using the road ahead at the current time
ERP gantries display the current charge for passing through at that time. Rates vary by time of day, with higher charges during peak hours to manage congestion on Singapore roads.
Question 3: What does a zigzag line marking on the road near a pedestrian crossing in Singapore indicate?
- Speed bump ahead
- No parking, no stopping, and no overtaking in this zone near the pedestrian crossing (Correct answer)
- Parking is allowed for 5 minutes
- The road surface is uneven
Correct answer: No parking, no stopping, and no overtaking in this zone near the pedestrian crossing
Zigzag lines near pedestrian crossings indicate a no-parking, no-stopping, and no-overtaking zone. They improve visibility for both drivers and pedestrians at crossings.
Question 4: What does a 'No U-Turn' sign with a supplementary plate showing times mean in Singapore?
- U-turns are never allowed
- U-turns are prohibited during the times shown on the plate but allowed at other times (Correct answer)
- The sign is for decoration
- U-turns require a fee during those times
Correct answer: U-turns are prohibited during the times shown on the plate but allowed at other times
When a supplementary time plate is shown with a No U-Turn sign, the prohibition applies only during those hours. Outside those hours, U-turns are permitted at that location.
Question 5: What does a 'School Zone' sign indicate to drivers in Singapore?
- Parking is available for parents
- A school is nearby — reduce speed and watch for children, especially during school hours (Correct answer)
- The road is closed during school hours
- Only school buses may use the road
Correct answer: A school is nearby — reduce speed and watch for children, especially during school hours
School Zone signs warn drivers to reduce speed and be extra vigilant for children who may be crossing the road or walking along the roadside, particularly during school start and end times.
Question 6: What does a yellow box junction marking mean in Singapore?
- Parking is allowed within the box
- Do not enter the box unless your exit is clear; stopping in the box is an offence (Correct answer)
- It marks a taxi stand
- It indicates a speed bump
Correct answer: Do not enter the box unless your exit is clear; stopping in the box is an offence
A yellow box junction must be kept clear. You must not enter the box unless you can see that your exit road is clear. Stopping inside the box is an offence that incurs fines and demerit points.
FTT Road Signs and Signals 2
What does a red 'X' displayed above a lane on a Singapore expressway mean?