Merlion BTTKey Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know.
What is the minimum age to qualify for a driving licence in Singapore?
An applicant must be at least 18 years old.
What is the vision requirement for obtaining a driving licence in Singapore?
An applicant must be able to read a series of 6 letters and figures from a distance of 25 metres.
What is a Class 3A driving licence for?
It is for motor cars without clutch pedals (automatic transmission) with an unladen weight not exceeding 3000 kg and not more than 7 passengers.
What must a learner driver pass before they can take the Final Theory Test (FTT) or Riding Theory Test (RTT)?
All learner drivers and riders must pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT).
How long is a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) valid for?
A PDL is valid for 2 years from the date of grant.
What must a PDL holder display on their motor vehicle during driving lessons and tests?
Two 18 cm square ‘L’ plates must be displayed on both the front and back of the vehicle.
For how long is a new driver under probation?
A new driver is under probation for one year from the date of grant of the new driving licence.
Where should the Probation Plate be displayed on a Class 3 motor vehicle?
It should be displayed at the top right portion of the front windscreen and the top right portion of the rear windscreen.
Under the Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS), a new driver's licence will be revoked if they accumulate _____ or more demerit points during their one-year probation.
13
For a non-probationary motorist with no prior suspension, their licence will be suspended for 12 weeks if they accumulate how many demerit points within 24 months?
24 or more demerit points.
If a non-probationary motorist has a previous suspension record, their licence is liable for subsequent suspension if they accumulate _____ or more demerit points within 12 months.
12
How often must a Class 3 licence holder undergo a medical examination to continue driving after the age of 65?
They must be certified physically and mentally fit to drive every 3 years.
What does a circular sign with a blue background and a white arrow pointing straight ahead mean?
This is a mandatory sign for 'Ahead only'.
What is the meaning of a triangular sign with a red border, pointing downwards?
It is a 'Give Way' sign, meaning you must slow down, stop if necessary, and give way to traffic on the major road.
What does a circular sign with a red border and a black car symbol inside mean?
It is a prohibitory sign meaning 'No entry for all vehicles'.
A prohibitory sign shows a number '4.5m' between two vertical arrows. What does this indicate?
This indicates a height limit, prohibiting entry of vehicles with an overall height exceeding 4.5m.
What does a circular sign with a red border and the number '60' inside indicate?
It is a speed limit sign, meaning you should not exceed 60 km/h.
A triangular warning sign with a red border depicts a sharp curve to the right. What precautions should a driver take?
The driver should slow down, keep left, and not overtake, make a U-turn, or park.
What does the warning sign showing a silhouette of two children mean?
It warns of children crossing the road ahead, and drivers should slow down and be cautious.
What do curve alignment markers (a series of chevron-shaped signs) indicate?
They indicate a bend in the road, and drivers should slow down and drive carefully.
What does a rectangular sign with a red background and a white camera symbol mean?
It is an information sign for a 'Red light camera ahead'.
A bus lane marked with a continuous yellow line has what operational hours?
Mondays to Fridays, from 7.30am to 9.30am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm.
A bus lane marked with a continuous yellow-and-red line indicates what?
This is a full-day bus lane, operational from Mondays to Saturdays, 7.30am to 11.00pm.
In a tunnel, what does a red cross displayed on an overhead lane use sign indicate?
The red cross indicates that the lane is closed to traffic.
In a tunnel, what does a flashing amber cross on an overhead sign indicate?
It is a caution signal indicating a possible obstruction ahead, and drivers must slow down and be prepared to change lane.
When cycling during hours of darkness, what lights must be displayed on a bicycle?
A front white light and a rear red light or reflector must be displayed.
What is the purpose of the Expressway Monitoring and Advisory System (EMAS)?
It provides motorists with real-time traffic information, such as travel times and incident alerts, on expressways.
On a Travel Time Display (TTD) signboard, what does a travel time displayed in red indicate?
Red indicates the travel time is more than 125% of the normal travel time, signifying heavy congestion.
What marking across the road indicates that traffic must give way to traffic on a major road?
Parallel broken white lines.
What is the rule for crossing unbroken double white lines in the center of a two-way road?
Vehicles are not allowed to cross these lines, and making a U-turn or right turn is prohibited.
What does an unbroken single yellow line along the side of the road indicate?
It indicates no parking between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on that side of the road, except on Sundays and public holidays.
What do double yellow zig-zag lines along the side of a road signify?
They indicate no stopping at all times on that side of the road.
What is the purpose of a yellow box at a road junction?
Drivers must not enter the yellow box unless their exit is clear, to prevent obstructing the junction.
What does a flashing amber traffic light signal mean?
It means the traffic light signals are out of order, and you should proceed with caution, giving way to traffic on the right.
A green arrow traffic light means you can go in the indicated direction, but what must you do first?
You must ensure that oncoming traffic is clear before proceeding.
What takes precedence over all other traffic signals, signs, and regulations?
Signals given by a Police Officer directing traffic.
What is the hand signal for a driver intending to slow down?
The driver extends their right arm out of the window with the palm facing downwards and moves it up and down.
What is the keep-left rule on a two-way street?
You should keep well to the left and as near as practicable to the boundary of the road, except when overtaking or turning right.
On a three-lane carriageway, what is the outer (right-hand) lane primarily used for?
The outer right-hand lane is for overtaking and for emergency vehicles only.
Under what circumstances can you overtake on the left?
When the driver in front has signalled to turn right, when you want to turn left at a junction, or in slow-moving queues of traffic.
You should not overtake when you are at or approaching a pedestrian crossing, a road junction, a corner or bend, the brow of a hill, or _____.
double white lines
Unless otherwise stated, what is the general speed limit for all roads in Singapore?
The speed limit is 50 km/h.
When approaching a roundabout, what is the 'give way' rule?
You must slow down and give way to traffic on your right.
Can a driver stop on the road shoulder of an expressway for a non-emergency reason?
No, you must not drive, move, or stop on the road shoulder or verge unless in an event of a breakdown, accident, or emergency.
It is an offence to park within how many metres of a junction?
Within 6 metres of an intersection or junction.
When must you drive with your headlights on?
At night, between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am.
The prescribed legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers in Singapore is _____ of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
80 milligrammes (mg)
An offence of using a mobile communication device while driving is committed if a driver holds the device, uses any of its functions, and the vehicle is ____.
in motion
What are the areas to the right and left of your vehicle that cannot be viewed in your mirrors called?
They are known as 'blind spots'.
What is the 'two-second' rule used for?
It is a simple way to ensure a safe following distance between your vehicle and the one in front.
Your stopping distance is approximately the sum of your reaction distance and your _____.
braking distance
When approaching a pedestrian crossing, what should you always be ready to do?
Be ready to slow down or stop to give way to pedestrians.
What should you do if an emergency vehicle with its siren and flashing lights on is approaching?
Give way by pulling in to the left or right side of the road and stopping if necessary.
What is 'aquaplaning'?
It occurs on wet roads when a layer of water builds up under the tyres, causing a loss of steering control and braking efficiency.
If the rear of your vehicle skids, what is the correct action to take?
Remove your foot from the accelerator, do not apply the brakes, and steer in the direction of the skid.
Tyres with treads less than what depth should be replaced?
Tyres with treads less than 1.6mm in depth should be replaced.
What is the penalty for using a mobile telephone while driving for a first-time offender?
A fine not exceeding $1000 or jail up to 6 months or both, and 12 demerit points.
How many demerit points are given for failing to conform to traffic light signals?
12 demerit points.
What is the demerit point penalty for exceeding the speed limit by 41 to 50 kilometres per hour?
12 demerit points, and the offender will be prosecuted in court.
What does a single yellow zig-zag line at the side of the road indicate?
It indicates no parking at all times, except for immediate picking up and letting down of passengers.
When approaching a school zone sign that says '40km/h when lights flash', what must a driver do?
The driver must not exceed 40 km/h when the amber lights flash alternately.
What is a 'Silver Zone'?
It is a designated area with enhanced road safety measures to make it safer for senior pedestrians to cross the road.
When driving in a tunnel, what are two mandatory actions you must take upon entry?
Turn on the vehicle headlights and turn on the radio.
What does it mean if a Class 2B motorcycle is propelled by an electric motor?
It has a power output not exceeding 15kw.
According to the Motor Claims Framework (MCF), how soon must an accident be reported?
All accidents must be reported to your insurer within 24 hours or by the next working day.
To practice eco-driving, you should turn off your engine when your vehicle is stationary for reasons other than _____.
traffic conditions
What does a rectangular sign with black text on an orange background typically signify?
It is a work zone sign, providing warning or information about road works ahead.
What do zig-zag lines painted by the side of the road give advance warning of?
They give advance warning of the presence of a Pedestrian Crossing.
A driver with a clean driving record for a continuous period of _____ years will enjoy a discount on their insurance renewal.
three
If a licence holder maintains a _____-month period free of scheduled offences, all previous demerit points will be removed from their record.
12
How many demerit points are given for failing to wear a seat belt?
3 demerit points.
What is the fine and demerit point penalty for stopping in a zebra crossing area?
A fine and 3 demerit points.
How many demerit points are awarded for crossing double white lines?
4 demerit points.
Driving or riding against the flow of traffic as indicated by traffic signs results in how many demerit points?
6 demerit points.
What is the demerit point penalty for careless driving?
6 demerit points.
How many demerit points are given for driving without due care or reasonable consideration for other road users?
9 demerit points.
What is the maximum number of demerit points awarded for a single speeding offence?
24 demerit points (for exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h).
How many demerit points are awarded for reckless or dangerous driving?
24 demerit points, and the offender will be prosecuted in court.