FTT Expressway Driving 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum speed limit on most Singapore expressways?
- 70 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 90 km/h (Correct answer)
- 110 km/h
Correct answer: 90 km/h
The maximum speed limit on most Singapore expressways is 90 km/h.
Question 2: On a Singapore expressway, where should you normally position your vehicle when not overtaking?
- In the rightmost lane
- In the lane with the least traffic
- In the leftmost lane (Correct answer)
- In the centre lane
Correct answer: In the leftmost lane
Drivers must keep to the leftmost lane when not overtaking, in accordance with Singapore's keep-left rule.
Question 3: When is a driver permitted to use the emergency lane on a Singapore expressway?
- During heavy traffic congestion
- Only in a genuine emergency or vehicle breakdown (Correct answer)
- When needing to make an urgent phone call
- To pick up or drop off passengers quickly
Correct answer: Only in a genuine emergency or vehicle breakdown
The emergency lane may only be used in genuine emergencies such as a vehicle breakdown, and never for convenience.
Question 4: What should you do FIRST when your vehicle breaks down on an expressway?
- Call for roadside assistance immediately
- Move your vehicle to the emergency lane (Correct answer)
- Place warning triangles 50 metres behind your vehicle
- Exit your vehicle through the driver's door
Correct answer: Move your vehicle to the emergency lane
Moving to the emergency lane is the first priority to remove your vehicle from the path of traffic and prevent further accidents.
Question 5: Which of the following road users is NOT permitted on Singapore expressways?
- Motorcycles
- Taxis
- Bicycles (Correct answer)
- Heavy vehicles
Correct answer: Bicycles
Bicycles are prohibited on Singapore expressways as expressways are designed exclusively for motorised vehicles.
Question 6: What is the recommended minimum following distance when driving on a Singapore expressway?
- 1 second
- 2 seconds (Correct answer)
- 5 seconds
- 10 metres regardless of speed
Correct answer: 2 seconds
The 2-second rule is the recommended minimum following distance on expressways, providing adequate reaction time.
Question 7: When merging onto an expressway from a slip road, what is the correct procedure?
- Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a large gap
- Accelerate to match expressway traffic speed and merge smoothly when safe (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to alert expressway drivers of your intention
- Maintain a slow speed and merge gradually regardless of traffic flow
Correct answer: Accelerate to match expressway traffic speed and merge smoothly when safe
You should use the slip road to accelerate to expressway speed, then merge smoothly when a safe gap exists to minimise disruption to traffic.
FTT Expressway Driving 1
What is the maximum speed limit on most Singapore expressways?