Right of Way Rules Flashcards

What should you do when an ambulance approaches with sirens from any direction at a junction?

Answer: Stop and remain stationary until it passes

You must stop and remain stationary to allow the ambulance to pass safely, regardless of traffic signals in your favour.

On a three-lane expressway, which lane should you normally drive in?

Answer: The left lane

In Singapore, the left lane is the normal driving lane. The centre and right lanes are for overtaking. You should return to the left lane after overtaking.

You reach a junction where a traffic light has failed. What should you treat it as?

Answer: An uncontrolled junction — proceed with extreme caution

When traffic lights have failed, treat the junction as an uncontrolled intersection. Proceed with extreme caution and be ready to give way.

A pedestrian with a white cane is waiting at the kerb. What does this indicate?

Answer: They are visually impaired — give extra time and care

A white cane indicates the person is visually impaired. Give them extra time to cross and do not honk or rush them.

When two vehicles are turning right at the same junction from opposite directions, how should they pass?

Answer: Right side to right side (offside to offside)

By convention, vehicles turning right from opposite directions should pass right side to right side (offside to offside), keeping each other to their right.

You are driving on a main road and see a 'Stop' sign on a side road. Do you still need to be cautious?

Answer: Yes — always be prepared for drivers who may not obey the sign

While you have right of way, you should always be vigilant as some drivers may fail to obey the Stop sign. Defensive driving saves lives.