Singapore Basic Theory Test (BTT) — All Questions
22 questions
A round sign with a red border and a red diagonal line through a symbol is a:
- a.Sign giving directions to a place
- b.Sign showing a car park
- c.Prohibitory sign telling you what you must not do✓
- d.Warning sign
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)
A red inverted (upside-down) triangle sign at a junction means:
- a.Give way to traffic on the major road✓
- b.Stop and park
- c.Maximum speed 30
- d.No entry
The inverted triangle is a GIVE WAY sign; slow down and give way to traffic on the road you are joining. (Basic Theory of Driving, road signs)
A triangular sign with a red border and a black symbol on a white background is used to:
- a.Give an order you must obey
- b.Mark a taxi stand
- c.Show a bus stop
- d.Warn you of a hazard ahead✓
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)
A green traffic light means:
- a.Prepare to stop
- b.Stop before the line
- c.You may proceed if the way ahead is clear✓
- d.Give way to the right only
Green means you may go provided the road ahead is clear and it is safe to do so. (Basic Theory of Driving, traffic lights)
At a junction controlled by a GIVE WAY sign you must:
- a.Sound your horn and go
- b.Slow down and give way to traffic on the major road, stopping if necessary✓
- c.Give way only to buses
- d.Always come to a complete stop
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)
When you want to turn right at a cross-junction, you must give way to:
- a.Pedestrians only
- b.Vehicles behind you
- c.No one if the light is green
- d.Oncoming vehicles going straight or turning left✓
A right-turning driver must give way to oncoming traffic proceeding straight or turning left across the junction. (Basic Theory of Driving, turning)
The general rule when driving on Singapore roads is to keep:
- a.In the centre
- b.To the left, and use the right lane mainly for overtaking✓
- c.To the right
- d.In any lane you like
Traffic drives on the left; keep left and use the right-most lane primarily to overtake. (Basic Theory of Driving, lane discipline)
When you approach a zebra (pedestrian) crossing with pedestrians waiting, you must:
- a.Continue because vehicles have priority
- b.Slow down and give way, stopping to let them cross✓
- c.Speed up to clear it
- d.Sound the horn
Pedestrians at a zebra crossing have priority; you must slow down and give way. (Basic Theory of Driving, pedestrian crossings)
Before you change lanes you should:
- a.Only signal
- b.Change immediately when you decide to
- c.Check mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, then move when safe✓
- d.Sound the horn and move
Use the mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine and check the blind spot before changing lanes. (Basic Theory of Driving, lane changing)
A safe following distance behind the vehicle in front is best judged by:
- a.Matching the car's colour
- b.Following as close as possible
- c.Staying one metre behind
- d.Keeping at least a two-to-three second gap, increased in wet weather✓
Leave at least a two-second gap in good conditions and more when the road is wet or visibility is poor. (Basic Theory of Driving, following distance)
When you drive near a motorcyclist you should remember that they:
- a.Are easy to see at all times
- b.Are more vulnerable and can be hidden in your blind spot✓
- c.Must always give way to cars
- d.Can be ignored in traffic
Motorcyclists are less visible and less protected; check blind spots and give them room. (Basic Theory of Driving, sharing the road)
A new (probationary) driver in Singapore must:
- a.Drive only at night
- b.Carry a passenger at all times
- c.Display probation (P) plates at the front and rear of the vehicle✓
- d.Never use expressways
During the probation period a new driver must display a triangular probation plate at the front and rear. (Basic Theory of Driving, probationary drivers)
When you intend to overtake, you should:
- a.Overtake without signalling
- b.Overtake on a bend
- c.Overtake on the left at all times
- d.Only overtake on the right when it is safe, with a clear road ahead✓
Overtake on the right where safe, with clear visibility and no oncoming hazard, then return to the left. (Basic Theory of Driving, overtaking)
Unless a sign shows otherwise, the default speed limit on most roads in built-up areas is:
- a.30 km/h
- b.70 km/h
- c.90 km/h
- d.50 km/h✓
The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different limit. (Basic Theory of Driving, speed limits)
The maximum speed limit on expressways, unless a lower limit is signed, is generally:
- a.90 km/h✓
- b.110 km/h
- c.130 km/h
- d.70 km/h
Expressways generally have a maximum limit of 90 km/h unless a lower limit is posted. (Basic Theory of Driving, expressways)
In wet weather you should:
- a.Reduce speed and increase your following distance✓
- b.Keep the same speed
- c.Drive faster to reduce time on the road
- d.Brake harder and later
Wet roads lengthen stopping distances; slow down and leave a bigger gap. (Basic Theory of Driving, weather conditions)
Driving at a speed above the posted limit:
- a.Is an offence and can attract demerit points and a fine✓
- b.Is allowed on expressways
- c.Is fine if traffic is light
- d.Only matters at night
Exceeding the speed limit is an offence that can bring a fine and demerit points. (Basic Theory of Driving, speed offences)
You should slow down and be ready to stop when:
- a.Only when a police car is present
- b.Approaching a junction, crossing or bend where the view is limited✓
- c.Only on expressways
- d.Never, if the light is green
Reduce speed where hazards may appear, such as junctions, crossings and blind bends. (Basic Theory of Driving, hazard awareness)
The prescribed legal drink-drive limit in Singapore is a breath alcohol level not exceeding:
- a.35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath (equivalent to 80 mg per 100 ml of blood)✓
- b.10 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- c.50 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- d.There is no limit
It is an offence to drive with more than 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 ml of breath, or 80 mg per 100 ml of blood. (Basic Theory of Driving, drink driving)
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.Only get a warning letter
- c.Have the points cancelled automatically
- d.Have their driving licence revoked and need to re-take tests✓
A probationary driver who reaches the demerit threshold during probation has the licence revoked and must re-qualify. (Basic Theory of Driving, demerit points)
If you are convicted of drink driving in Singapore, you can expect:
- a.A verbal reminder only
- b.Only a parking ticket
- c.A fine, possible imprisonment and disqualification from driving✓
- d.No penalty for a first offence
Drink driving carries heavy penalties including fines, possible jail and disqualification from holding a licence. (Basic Theory of Driving, penalties)
Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Singapore is:
- a.Allowed if you drive slowly
- b.An offence that carries a fine and demerit points✓
- c.Only banned for motorcyclists
- d.Allowed at traffic lights
It is an offence to hold or use a mobile device while driving; it carries a fine and demerit points. (Basic Theory of Driving, driver distraction)