BTT Cheat Sheet 2026
The 30 highest-yield BTT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here โ free, no sign-up.
BTT exam key facts
- The Singapore Basic Theory Test requires candidates to complete 50 questions in 50 minutes, according to the Traffic Police. Source
- Candidates have 50 minutes to answer the 50 questions on the Singapore Basic Theory Test. Source
- The Singapore Basic Theory Test (BTT) fee is S$7.20 including GST, and the driving centre adds a S$2.94 test administration fee per test. Source
- Fees for a cancelled or missed Singapore Basic Theory Test are not refunded, and a retest can be booked 24 hours after the cancelled or missed test. Source
50 questions
50 min time limit
90% to pass
- What must you do when you see a steady red traffic light? โ Stop behind the stop line and wait
- On an expressway, what should you do when your exit is approaching? โ Move to the left lane well in advance and follow deceleration lane markings
- You are on a dual carriageway and want to make a U-turn. When is this permitted? โ Only at designated U-turn points
- At a junction controlled by a police officer, whose directions take priority? โ The police officer's directions
- What is the role of Variable Message Signs (VMS) on expressways regarding speed? โ To provide real-time advisory speed information based on traffic and road conditions
- What does 'lane filtering' by motorcycles refer to? โ Motorcycles weaving between lanes in slow or stationary traffic
- A green arrow pointing right appears alongside a red light. What can you do? โ Turn right only, giving way to pedestrians
- What should you do when an ambulance approaches with sirens from any direction at a junction? โ Stop and remain stationary until it passes
- What do double yellow lines painted on a road indicate? โ No parking is allowed at any time
- A speed limit sign with an advisory 'Slow' plate beneath it โ what does this combination mean? โ You are entering an area requiring extra care and reduced speed
- What should you do when approaching a 'lane closed ahead' sign on the expressway? โ Begin merging into the open lane gradually and in good time
- At a signalised crossing, the green man appears but you are driving. What does this mean for you? โ You must have a red light โ stop for pedestrians
- What is the default speed limit on most roads in Singapore where no speed limit sign is posted? โ 50 km/h
- You approach a signalised crossing and the green man is showing. Should you still check before proceeding after it changes to your green? โ Yes โ some pedestrians may still be completing their crossing
- What is the recommended following distance in wet conditions? โ At least a four-second gap
- Before changing lanes, what is the correct sequence of actions? โ Mirror, signal, mirror (blind spot), move
- When can a vehicle legally cross a double white continuous centre line? โ To access a property or side road on the other side
- A pedestrian crossing signal shows a steady red man. As a driver, what does this typically mean? โ You may have a green light but must still watch for pedestrians
- A school bus has stopped with its lights flashing. What must you do? โ Slow down and be prepared to stop for children
- What does a red circular sign with a white horizontal bar indicate in Singapore? โ No entry
- What does a zigzag white line painted on the road near a pedestrian crossing mean? โ No overtaking and no parking zone
- What should you do when you see a 'Pedestrians Ahead' warning sign? โ Slow down and be especially alert for pedestrians crossing or near the road
- At a T-junction with traffic lights, the through road has a green light. What should you do if on the minor road with a red light? โ Stop and wait for your green light
- When can you drive in an emergency lane on the expressway? โ Only in a genuine emergency such as a vehicle breakdown
- What can happen if you exceed the speed limit by more than 40 km/h in Singapore? โ Immediate court summons, possible licence suspension or revocation
- What is the speed limit on most expressways in Singapore? โ 90 km/h
- A road sign showing 'ERP' in Singapore refers to what? โ Electronic Road Pricing gantry ahead
- What do temporary traffic lights at a road construction site mean? โ They carry the same legal force as permanent traffic lights
- You approach a junction where the traffic light is showing red and amber together. What does this mean? โ The light is about to turn green โ prepare to move but do not go yet
- A triangular warning sign showing falling rocks indicates what? โ Risk of falling rocks or debris
Turn these facts into recall:
What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for BTT
An AI chatbot can quiz you, but it can't reproduce the exam conditions or keep your record. Here you get:
- A timed, full-length BTT mock exam โ 50 questions in 50 minutes with a 90% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
- A fixed BTT question bank: the same test every attempt, so your score is comparable from one try to the next instead of changing with every regenerated quiz.
- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- BTT flashcards built from the same question bank.
- Free BTT practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
Was this helpful?
How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy
Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- police.gov.sg โ Eligibility, exam format, time limit, test delivery, exam information ยท verified Nov 2026
- ssdcl.com.sg โ Fees, retake policy ยท verified Oct 2026