FTT Expressway Driving 3

Question 1

How should you adjust your following distance on an expressway when driving in wet weather?

Accepted Answer

At least double the dry-weather following distance

Answer

Keep the same 2-second gap — the rule always applies

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Halve the gap since you are driving slower anyway

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Reduce to 1 second as wet brakes grip better

Question 2

If a tyre blows out while travelling at expressway speed, the safest immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator gradually

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Brake hard to slow down as quickly as possible

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Swerve immediately toward the emergency lane

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Briefly accelerate to stabilise the vehicle before braking

Question 3

Warning triangles must be placed behind a broken-down vehicle on an expressway at a distance of:

Accepted Answer

At least 50 metres behind the vehicle

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5 metres behind the vehicle

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At the edge of the emergency lane entry point

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Directly behind the vehicle's rear bumper

Question 4

Which of the following manoeuvres is illegal on a Singapore expressway?

Accepted Answer

Making a U-turn across the central divider

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Using cruise control on a clear stretch of road

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Driving at exactly the posted speed limit

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Flashing headlights once to signal an overtaking intention

Question 5

When driving through an expressway tunnel in Singapore, you must:

Accepted Answer

Switch on your headlights even during daytime

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Turn off your headlights to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers

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Reduce speed to 50 km/h for the entire tunnel

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Sound your horn before entering the tunnel

Question 6

What is the primary danger of tailgating another vehicle on a Singapore expressway?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient distance to stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly

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Reduced fuel efficiency due to increased air turbulence

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Increased risk of triggering speed camera enforcement

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Violation of ERP gantry detection systems

Question 7

An ambulance with flashing lights and sirens is approaching rapidly from behind on an expressway. You should:

Accepted Answer

Move to the left lane or emergency lane promptly to give way

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Accelerate to maintain the same gap and let it pass later

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Flash your hazard lights and maintain your current speed

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Stop your vehicle immediately in your current lane