Lane Discipline Flashcards

What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?

Answer: Lane changing is permitted when safe

Broken white lines between lanes indicate that lane changing is allowed when it is safe to do so.

When approaching a junction where you want to turn right, which lane should you be in?

Answer: Right-most lane or designated right-turn lane

Position your vehicle in the right-most lane or designated right-turn lane well before the junction.

What is 'weaving' in traffic, and is it legal?

Answer: Changing lanes repeatedly to get ahead — it is illegal and dangerous

Weaving means frequently changing lanes to gain a speed advantage. It is dangerous, increases accident risk, and can result in fines.

On a road with four lanes in your direction, which lanes are heavy vehicles typically restricted from using?

Answer: The right-most lane

Heavy vehicles are typically restricted from using the right-most (fastest) lane on multi-lane roads in Singapore.

You are in the left lane behind a slower vehicle. How should you overtake?

Answer: Check mirrors, signal right, move to the right lane, pass, then return left

The correct procedure is to check mirrors, signal, move to the right lane to overtake, and then signal and return to the left lane once safely past.

When can you use the bus lane during bus lane operating hours?

Answer: When turning left within 150 metres of a junction

You may enter a bus lane within 150 metres of a junction to make a left turn. Otherwise, bus lanes are exclusively for buses during operating hours.