FTT Vehicle Maintenance and Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the requirements for child car seats in Singapore?
- Children can sit anywhere without a car seat
- Children below 1.35 metres in height must use an approved child restraint appropriate for their size and weight (Correct answer)
- Child seats are optional but recommended
- Only babies need car seats
Correct answer: Children below 1.35 metres in height must use an approved child restraint appropriate for their size and weight
Singapore law requires children who are shorter than 1.35 metres to use an approved child restraint system (car seat or booster) appropriate for their age, weight, and height.
Question 2: What should you do if the 'engine temperature' warning light comes on while driving in Singapore?
- Ignore it and continue driving
- Stop safely as soon as possible, turn off the engine, let it cool, and check the coolant level; do not open the radiator cap while hot (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to cool the engine down
- Turn on the air conditioning to full
Correct answer: Stop safely as soon as possible, turn off the engine, let it cool, and check the coolant level; do not open the radiator cap while hot
An overheating engine can cause serious damage. Pull over safely, switch off the engine, and wait for it to cool. Never open the radiator cap when hot as pressurised steam can cause severe burns.
Question 3: What is the correct tyre pressure for a vehicle in Singapore?
- All tyres should be at 30 PSI
- Refer to the manufacturer's recommended pressure shown on the vehicle's door frame sticker or owner's manual (Correct answer)
- Maximum pressure shown on the tyre sidewall
- Whatever feels firm when you press the tyre
Correct answer: Refer to the manufacturer's recommended pressure shown on the vehicle's door frame sticker or owner's manual
Correct tyre pressure varies by vehicle and is specified by the manufacturer, usually on a sticker on the driver's door frame or in the owner's manual. The sidewall number is the maximum, not the recommended pressure.
Question 4: What vehicle lights must be used during the hours of darkness in Singapore?
- Parking lights only
- Headlights (dipped beam), tail lights, and number plate lights must be illuminated (Correct answer)
- Only fog lights
- Headlights on high beam at all times
Correct answer: Headlights (dipped beam), tail lights, and number plate lights must be illuminated
Between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, vehicles must have headlights (dipped beam), tail lights, and number plate illumination lights switched on.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the vehicle's braking system warning light?
- It indicates the brake lights are on
- It warns of low brake fluid, worn brake pads, or a braking system malfunction — stop and check immediately (Correct answer)
- It shows the handbrake is released
- It indicates ABS is active
Correct answer: It warns of low brake fluid, worn brake pads, or a braking system malfunction — stop and check immediately
The brake warning light indicates a problem with the braking system — low fluid, excessive pad wear, or hydraulic failure. This is a critical safety issue requiring immediate attention.
Question 6: When should a driver use the horn in Singapore?
- To express frustration at other drivers
- Only to alert other road users of danger, not as a signal of anger or impatience (Correct answer)
- Whenever changing lanes
- To greet friends on the road
Correct answer: Only to alert other road users of danger, not as a signal of anger or impatience
The horn should only be used to warn other road users of danger. Using the horn aggressively, excessively, or between 11 PM and 7 AM in residential areas is an offence in Singapore.
FTT Vehicle Maintenance and Safety 2
What are the requirements for child car seats in Singapore?