Expressway Driving Flashcards

How should you adjust your following distance on an expressway when driving in wet weather?

Answer: At least double the dry-weather following distance

Wet roads significantly reduce tyre friction and increase stopping distances, so you should at least double your following distance.

If a tyre blows out while travelling at expressway speed, the safest immediate response is to:

Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator gradually

Gripping the wheel firmly and easing off the accelerator gradually prevents the vehicle from spinning out of control after a tyre blowout.

Warning triangles must be placed behind a broken-down vehicle on an expressway at a distance of:

Answer: At least 50 metres behind the vehicle

Warning triangles must be placed at least 50 metres behind the vehicle to give approaching drivers sufficient warning time at expressway speeds.

Which of the following manoeuvres is illegal on a Singapore expressway?

Answer: Making a U-turn across the central divider

Making U-turns on an expressway is strictly illegal as it requires driving against high-speed oncoming traffic, creating an extreme danger.

When driving through an expressway tunnel in Singapore, you must:

Answer: Switch on your headlights even during daytime

Headlights must be switched on when entering a tunnel regardless of time of day so that your vehicle is clearly visible to others in low-light conditions.

What is the primary danger of tailgating another vehicle on a Singapore expressway?

Answer: Insufficient distance to stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly

At expressway speeds, stopping distances are very long; tailgating leaves no margin and makes a rear-end collision unavoidable if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

An ambulance with flashing lights and sirens is approaching rapidly from behind on an expressway. You should:

Answer: Move to the left lane or emergency lane promptly to give way

You must move left or into the emergency lane promptly to allow the ambulance to pass, as obstructing emergency vehicles is a serious traffic offence.