Lane Discipline Flashcards

On a three-lane road in Singapore, what is the right-most lane primarily used for?

Answer: Overtaking only

The right-most lane is the overtaking lane. Drivers should use it to pass slower vehicles and return to the left lane once overtaking is complete.

What is 'lane straddling'?

Answer: Driving with wheels on two lanes simultaneously

Lane straddling is when a vehicle drives with its wheels on or across the lane markings, occupying parts of two lanes simultaneously. This is dangerous and illegal.

Before changing lanes, what is the correct sequence of actions?

Answer: Mirror, signal, mirror (blind spot), move

The correct sequence is: check mirrors, signal your intention, check mirrors again including blind spots, then move when safe.

When driving on a two-lane road, which lane should you normally occupy?

Answer: The left lane

In Singapore, the left lane is the normal driving lane. The right lane should be used primarily for overtaking.

What does a solid white line between lanes mean?

Answer: Lane change is discouraged — stay in your lane

A solid white line between lanes discourages lane changing. While not absolutely prohibited, you should remain in your lane unless necessary.

You need to exit the expressway but you are in the right lane. What should you do?

Answer: Signal and gradually move to the left lane well before the exit

Plan ahead and move to the left lane well before your exit. Cutting across multiple lanes at the last moment is extremely dangerous.