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Basic Theory Test (BTT)
Question 1
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When a motorcyclist tries to overtake you on the left, you should
reduce your speed and assist the rider to overtake safely.
ignore the rider and continue driving at your normal speed.
increase your speed to race the rider.
Patience is a virtue and more so when driving on road. Why?
Other road users are all inexperienced
Other road users could be behaving in ways that are unacceptable to you.
There are so many young drivers on the road
Your reaction time could be affected when
the traffic is heavy.
you are tired.
your vehicle is old.
When driving in the rain, you should
drive faster to get home.
reduce your speed.
drive at normal speed.
When you are following another vehicle on a wet road, you should keep
6 seconds behind.
4 seconds behind.
3 seconds behind.
Crossing the double continuous white lines along the centre of the road
is not an offence if you are overtaking another vehicle.
is not an offence if you do not cause inconvenience to others.
is an offence because it is unsafe to do so.
The Three-second Rule is a simple check to ensure
a safe distance for you to move off from a junction.
a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
a safe length of time to signal before your manoeuvre.
Why is tailgating considered dangerous?
Tail gating requires constant application of brakes for the tailgating vehicle
Tail gating vehicle may not be able to over take the other vehicle
The vehicle in front may stop suddenly and the tailgating vehicle may crash into it
It is required that your vehicle's headlights and taillights are turned on while driving
after it is dark
between 7pm and 7 am
from 6pm onwards
When approaching a junction and the traffic lights signal change from green to amber, you should
stop only if a red light camera is in use.
stop at the stop line unless you are so close that sudden or sharp braking might cause an accident.
speed up to clear the intersection.
If a fire engine behind you sounds the siren, you should
increase your speed and move to the side.
continue at normal speed.
move to the side, slow down or stop if necessary.
A PDL holder may drive under the supervision of a qualified driving instructor _______
on private estate roads
only during day time
except on expressways
This sign means that you are
approaching a Pedestrian Overhead Bridge - beware of jay-walkers.
approaching an MRT station - beware of commuters in the vicinity.
entering an Expressway - comply with the expressway rules.
When approaching a road that is flooded but passable to vehicles, you should
engage a higher gear to go through the flood.
drive through as fast as possible.
engage a lower gear to go through the flood.
Before moving off, you should
use your mirrors, check your blind spot and signal.
signal and move.
use your mirrors and signal if necessary.
Which of the following is an extra precaution that you can take while driving near a school zone?
Switch on the headlights to high-beam
Sound horn continuously to alert the school children
Drive slowly and watch out for the instructions of the warden
When driving pass pedestrians or cyclists, you should
slow down and always give ample side clearance.
drive at normal speed, close to them.
drive quickly past them.
On seeing this sign, you should
drive carefully as there is guard-rail along the road side.
drive carefully and look out for level gate closing.
slow down as there is an Army rocket launching range ahead.
When you are driving along, you must check your rear view mirror once every
20 to 30 seconds.
5 to 10 seconds.
1 to 2 seconds.
If a motorist reverses his vehicle on an expressway, without a valid reason, he/she is liable for how many demerit points?
Three
Eight
Six
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