Right of Way Rules Flashcards

When should you give way to a bus signalling to pull out from a bus stop?

Answer: When safe to do so and the bus is indicating

In Singapore, motorists should give way to buses signalling to pull out from bus stops when it is safe to do so, as a matter of courtesy and safety.

A vehicle is already in a yellow box junction waiting to turn right. Should you enter the box?

Answer: No, unless your exit is clear

You must not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit is clear. You may only wait in the box if turning right and only oncoming traffic prevents you.

Who has right of way at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?

Answer: Pedestrians already on the crossing

During the flashing amber phase, pedestrians already on the crossing have right of way. Drivers may proceed only if the crossing is clear.

When making a right turn at a junction, you must give way to what?

Answer: Oncoming traffic going straight or turning left

When turning right, you must give way to oncoming traffic that is going straight ahead or turning left, as they have priority.

A funeral procession is moving along the road. What should you do?

Answer: Show respect and do not cut through the procession

As a matter of road courtesy and respect, you should not cut through a funeral procession. Wait for it to pass or follow at a respectful distance.

At a signalised junction, the green light shows but a pedestrian is still crossing. What should you do?

Answer: Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing

Even when you have a green light, you must always give way to pedestrians who are still on the crossing. Safety of pedestrians takes priority.