FTT Safe Driving Practices

Question 1

What is the safe following distance recommendation for driving in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

At least a 2-second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, increasing in wet conditions

Answer

One car length

Answer

Following as close as possible to prevent lane cutting

Answer

5 metres at all speeds

Question 2

When driving in heavy rain in Singapore, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, increase following distance, turn on headlights, and avoid sudden braking or steering

Answer

Maintain normal speed with hazard lights on

Answer

Pull over immediately and wait for the rain to stop

Answer

Drive faster to get out of the rain quickly

Question 3

What is 'aquaplaning' and how should a Singapore driver respond?

Accepted Answer

When tyres lose contact with the road due to water, causing loss of control; ease off the accelerator and steer straight without braking hard

Answer

A type of boat race

Answer

A swimming technique

Answer

A type of road surface

Question 4

What should a driver check before changing lanes on a Singapore road?

Accepted Answer

Side mirrors, rearview mirror, AND blind spot by turning the head; signal before changing lanes

Answer

Only the rearview mirror

Answer

Only the blind spot

Answer

Nothing — just signal and move

Question 5

What is the proper procedure for entering a Singapore expressway from a slip road?

Accepted Answer

Use the slip road to match expressway speed, check for a safe gap, signal, and merge smoothly into traffic

Answer

Stop at the end of the slip road and wait

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Enter at any speed and force your way in

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Sound the horn to warn other drivers

Question 6

When should you use your vehicle's hazard lights in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

When your vehicle is stationary and causing an obstruction, or in an emergency breakdown situation

Answer

When driving in rain

Answer

When looking for parking

Answer

When driving slowly