Singapore Basic Theory Test (BTT) — All Questions

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

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.No entry
• d.Maximum speed 30

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.Show a bus stop
• b.Mark a taxi stand
• c.Give an order you must obey
• 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.Stop before the line
• b.Prepare to stop
• 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.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

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.Oncoming vehicles going straight or turning left✓
• b.Vehicles behind you
• c.Pedestrians only
• d.No one if the light is green

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.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✓

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.Sound the horn
• b.Speed up to clear it
• c.Slow down and give way, stopping to let them cross✓
• d.Continue because vehicles have priority

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.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

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.Keeping at least a two-to-three second gap, increased in wet weather✓
• b.Staying one metre behind
• c.Matching the car's colour
• d.Following as close as possible

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.Can be ignored in traffic
• c.Are more vulnerable and can be hidden in your blind spot✓
• d.Must always give way to cars

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.Display probation (P) plates at the front and rear of the vehicle✓
• c.Never use expressways
• d.Carry a passenger at all times

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 on the left at all times
• b.Overtake on a bend
• c.Overtake without signalling
• 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.50 km/h✓
• b.30 km/h
• c.70 km/h
• d.90 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.70 km/h
• b.90 km/h✓
• c.110 km/h
• d.130 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.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✓

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 allowed on expressways
• b.Is fine if traffic is light
• c.Is an offence and can attract demerit points and a fine✓
• 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.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

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.50 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
• b.35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath (equivalent to 80 mg per 100 ml of blood)✓
• c.10 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.Have the points cancelled automatically
• c.Only get a warning letter
• 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 fine, possible imprisonment and disqualification from driving✓
• b.A verbal reminder only
• c.No penalty for a first offence
• d.Only a parking ticket

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.Allowed at traffic lights
• c.An offence that carries a fine and demerit points✓
• d.Only banned for motorcyclists

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)