Mixed Deck — All BTT Topics Flashcards

When reversing your vehicle, what is the greatest risk to pedestrians?

Answer: Limited visibility behind the vehicle, especially for small children

When reversing, your visibility is severely limited. Small children can easily be hidden behind the vehicle, making them extremely vulnerable.

What does the Green Man Countdown Timer help pedestrians with?

Answer: Seeing how much time remains to complete their crossing

The countdown timer shows how many seconds remain for pedestrians to cross safely. It helps them decide whether they have enough time to start or finish crossing.

When can you drive in an emergency lane on the expressway?

Answer: Only in a genuine emergency such as a vehicle breakdown

The emergency lane (road shoulder) may only be used for genuine emergencies such as a vehicle breakdown. Using it to beat traffic is illegal.

At a T-junction with no signs or markings, who has right of way?

Answer: The vehicle on the major road (top of the T)

Vehicles on the through road (top of the T) have priority. The vehicle emerging from the minor road must give way.

A sign showing a red circle with '6.1m' and an arch shape restricts what?

Answer: Vehicle height exceeding 6.1 metres

This sign indicates a height restriction. Vehicles taller than 6.1 metres are not permitted to pass through (e.g., under a bridge or flyover).

You are turning into a side road and see pedestrians crossing that road. Who has right of way?

Answer: The pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into

Pedestrians crossing a road that you are turning into have right of way. You must wait for them to complete their crossing before turning.

A triangular sign with a red border showing an exclamation mark warns of what?

Answer: General danger or hazard ahead

A triangular warning sign with an exclamation mark alerts drivers to a general danger or hazard ahead that is not covered by a specific sign.

At a junction with a separate cyclist signal, what should cyclists do when their signal shows red?

Answer: Stop and wait for the cyclist green signal

Cyclists must obey their dedicated signal. When it shows red, they must stop and wait for their green signal.

Two vehicles are approaching each other on a narrow road with parked cars on your side. Who gives way?

Answer: You, since the obstruction is on your side

If the obstruction (parked cars) is on your side, you must give way to oncoming traffic as you will need to cross into their lane to pass.

A silver reflective road stud (cat's eye) between lanes indicates what?

Answer: Lane boundary — may cross with caution

Silver or white cat's eyes mark lane boundaries and help drivers see lane divisions at night. They indicate you may change lanes with care.

What is the correct action when approaching a green traffic light that has been green for a long time?

Answer: Be prepared to stop as it may change soon

A stale green light may change at any moment. Approach at a speed that allows you to stop safely if it turns amber.

What is the relationship between speed and kinetic energy?

Answer: Kinetic energy quadruples when speed doubles

Kinetic energy increases with the square of speed. Doubling your speed quadruples your kinetic energy, meaning crash severity increases dramatically.

At a junction with a 'Give Way' sign, what must you do?

Answer: Slow down and give way to traffic on the main road

A 'Give Way' sign means you must slow down and be prepared to stop to give way to traffic on the main road. You do not need to stop if the way is clear.

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.

What does a red circular sign with two cars side by side indicate?

Answer: No overtaking

This sign prohibits overtaking. Drivers must not pass the vehicle ahead on this stretch of road.

What does it mean when lane arrows on the road show both straight and right-turn options in the same lane?

Answer: Vehicles in this lane may either go straight or turn right

Combined directional arrows mean you may go in either of the indicated directions from that lane.

The traffic light sequence in Singapore is: Red → Red and Amber → Green → ?

Answer: Amber

The traffic light sequence is Red → Red and Amber → Green → Amber → Red. After green, a steady amber warns drivers to prepare to stop.

When should you use your horn to assert right of way?

Answer: Never — the horn should not be used to assert right of way

The horn should only be used to alert other road users of your presence for safety. It must never be used aggressively to assert right of way.

What happens if you beat a red light in Singapore?

Answer: Fine and demerit points

Running a red light in Singapore results in a fine and 12 demerit points. It is a serious offence that can lead to licence suspension upon accumulation.

A diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black cross pattern warns of what?

Answer: Crossroads ahead

This warning sign indicates a crossroads or intersection ahead where drivers should be prepared to give way or stop.