A round sign with a red border and a red diagonal line through a symbol is a:

Prohibitory sign telling you what you must not do

Sign giving directions to a place

At a junction controlled by a GIVE WAY sign you must:

Slow down and give way to traffic on the major road, stopping if necessary

The general rule when driving on Singapore roads is to keep:

To the left, and use the right lane mainly for overtaking

Before you change lanes you should:

Check mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, then move when safe

Change immediately when you decide to

A new (probationary) driver in Singapore must:

Display probation (P) plates at the front and rear of the vehicle

In wet weather you should:

Reduce speed and increase your following distance

Drive faster to reduce time on the road

You should slow down and be ready to stop when:

Approaching a junction, crossing or bend where the view is limited

Only when a police car is present

Under the demerit points (driver improvement) system, a new driver on probation who accumulates too many demerit points will:

Have their driving licence revoked and need to re-take tests

Have the points cancelled automatically

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1. Signs & Signals
A round sign with a red border and a red diagonal line through a symbol is a:
- a.Warning sign
- b.Prohibitory sign telling you what you must not do
- c.Sign giving directions to a place
- d.Sign showing a car park
Answer: b
Explanation: Circular signs with a red border are mandatory or prohibitory; a red slash means the action is not allowed. (Basic Theory of Driving, traffic signs)
2. Signs & Signals
A triangular sign with a red border and a black symbol on a white background is used to:
- a.Show a bus stop
- b.Mark a taxi stand
- c.Give an order you must obey
- d.Warn you of a hazard ahead
Answer: d
Explanation: Triangular red-bordered signs are warning signs; they alert you to a hazard such as a bend, junction or crossing ahead. (Basic Theory of Driving, warning signs)
3. Give-Way Rules
At a junction controlled by a GIVE WAY sign you must:
- a.Always come to a complete stop
- b.Slow down and give way to traffic on the major road, stopping if necessary
- c.Sound your horn and go
- d.Give way only to buses
Answer: b
Explanation: A GIVE WAY sign requires you to slow, yield to traffic with priority and proceed only when it is safe. (Basic Theory of Driving, junctions)
4. Give-Way Rules
The general rule when driving on Singapore roads is to keep:
- a.To the right
- b.In the centre
- c.In any lane you like
- d.To the left, and use the right lane mainly for overtaking
Answer: d
Explanation: Traffic drives on the left; keep left and use the right-most lane primarily to overtake. (Basic Theory of Driving, lane discipline)
5. Give-Way Rules
Before you change lanes you should:
- a.Change immediately when you decide to
- b.Check mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, then move when safe
- c.Only signal
- d.Sound the horn and move
Answer: b
Explanation: Use the mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine and check the blind spot before changing lanes. (Basic Theory of Driving, lane changing)
6. Safely Sharing the Road
A new (probationary) driver in Singapore must:
- a.Drive only at night
- b.Display probation (P) plates at the front and rear of the vehicle
- c.Never use expressways
- d.Carry a passenger at all times
Answer: b
Explanation: During the probation period a new driver must display a triangular probation plate at the front and rear. (Basic Theory of Driving, probationary drivers)
7. Speed & Conditions
Unless a sign shows otherwise, the default speed limit on most roads in built-up areas is:
- a.50 km/h
- b.30 km/h
- c.70 km/h
- d.90 km/h
Answer: a
Explanation: The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different limit. (Basic Theory of Driving, speed limits)
8. Speed & Conditions
In wet weather you should:
- a.Keep the same speed
- b.Brake harder and later
- c.Drive faster to reduce time on the road
- d.Reduce speed and increase your following distance
Answer: d
Explanation: Wet roads lengthen stopping distances; slow down and leave a bigger gap. (Basic Theory of Driving, weather conditions)
9. Speed & Conditions
You should slow down and be ready to stop when:
- a.Approaching a junction, crossing or bend where the view is limited
- b.Only when a police car is present
- c.Never, if the light is green
- d.Only on expressways
Answer: a
Explanation: Reduce speed where hazards may appear, such as junctions, crossings and blind bends. (Basic Theory of Driving, hazard awareness)
10. Alcohol & Penalties
Under the demerit points (driver improvement) system, a new driver on probation who accumulates too many demerit points will:
- a.Receive a cash reward
- b.Have the points cancelled automatically
- c.Only get a warning letter
- d.Have their driving licence revoked and need to re-take tests
Answer: d
Explanation: A probationary driver who reaches the demerit threshold during probation has the licence revoked and must re-qualify. (Basic Theory of Driving, demerit points)