Car Driving - The Basic Theory Test (BTT) 40 Questions -

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#1. A person who has just obtained a Class 2B, 3 or 3A licence must

A. Display the ‘L’ plate.

B. Display the probationary plate.

C. Not drive on expressways.

Answer: (B).

#2. Class 3 & 3A licence holders can carry ____________ in a motor vehicle

A. 7 passengers including the driver

B. 7 passengers excluding the driver

C. 8 passengers excluding the driver

Answer: (B)

#3. Remission is given to a suspended motorist only if the offences leading to the suspension did not involve

A. Drink driving.

B. The use of mobile telephone while driving.

C. A traffic accident.

Answer: (C).

#4. Which are the signs that indicate road narrowing ahead?

A. WS 11, WS 12 and WS 13.

B. WS 12, WS 13 and WS 14.

C. WS 13, WS 14 and WS 15.

Answer: (B). When these signs are indicated, slow down. Do not overtake or make a U-turn. Do not stop or park your vehicle.

#5. Using a mobile telephone while driving will earn you ________.

A. 12 demerit points.

B. 18 demerit points.

C. 24 demerit points.

Answer (A).

#6. You may park your vehicle on the side of a road with _____

A. broken white line along the centre.

B. single continuous white line along the centre.

C. parallel continuous white lines along the centre.

Answer: A

#7. The red is on at the traffic lights and you have stopped at the white line but you see this sign. What should you do?

A. Turn left immediately as indicated by the sign.

B. Turn left only when the way is clear and safe for you to turn.

C. Turn left after giving way to traffic from your left.

Answer: (B). Before approaching to turn left on red, you must give way to traffic approaching from your right and allow pedestrians to cross in front of you at the junction before driving on.

#8. When can a car enter the yellow box at a junction?

A. Whenever the traffic light is in its favor.

B. Never.

C. Only when it is not obstructing traffic

Answer: C

#9. When approaching a puddle of water, you should

A. maintain your speed and proceed cautiously.

B. stop to ensure a safe passing before proceeding.

C. slow down and avoid spraying or splashing water onto pedestrians around.

Answer: C

#10. While stopping, what will happen if the clutch pedal is depressed too early?

A. the vehicle will skid.

B. the vehicle will stop earlier.

C. the vehicle will be free-wheeling.

Answer: C

#11. What kinds of cars are not allowed on the Expressway?

A. L Plate Vehicles

B. Vintage Cars

C. Cargo Carrying Vehicles

Answer: A

Learner drivers are not allowed to practice on the expressway

#12. Which of the following is NOT applicable to parallel continuous white lines in the center of a two-way road?

A. No parking on either side of the road

B. Vehicles should keep to the right of these lines

C. Vehicles are not allowed to cross these lines

Answer: B

#13. Be a good driver is not enough, you also have to be

A. a smart driver

B. a safe driver

C. an instructor driver

Answer: B

A safe driver considers many other factors besides just being good at handling a motor vehicle.

#14. The purpose of displaying ‘L’ plates is to warn other motorists to

A. Always give way to the learner driver.

B. Exercise caution with the learner driver on the road.

C. Never overtake the learner driver.

Answer: (B). Exercising caution is always a good habit when driving, it prevents accidents. The learner driver must always take the opportunities to learn good habits in order to become a competent driver.

#15. When you see this sign it means you have to

A. Turn left only.

B. Keep left on the road you are on.

C. Look to your left before proceeding.

Answer: (A). If the arrow points to the right, you have to turn right only.

#16. This is a Prohibitory Sign which means

A. All vehicular traffic may not enter the road where the sign is displayed.

B. Entry onto the road where the sign is displayed constitutes an offence.

C. Both (A) and (B)

#17. Class 3 and 3A licence holders who reach the age of 65 can continue to drive if

A. They have no demerit points over the past 3 years.

B. Their job requires them to drive.

C. They undergo a medical test.

Answer: (C).

#18. When your vehicle is heavily loaded, the stopping distance will

A. increase

B. decrease

C. remain the same

Answer: A

#19. Repeat offenders; those who have been suspended before, can be suspended up to

A. 9 months.

B. 1 year.

C. 3 years.

Answer: (C).

#20. This sign means you have to

A. Stop and then go on.

B. Stop before the white line and then proceed.

C. Stop before the white line and give way to traffic from the left and right before driving on.

Answer: (C).

#21. Retraining and remission are not offered to motorists who are suspended

A. For the second time.

B. For the third time.

C. For the third, fourth and fifth time.

Answer: (C).

#22. A learner driver is allowed on the road when:

A. He/she has passed the Basic Theory Test(BTT)

B. He/she has applied for the PDL

C. He/she has a valid PDL and accompanied by a qualified driving instructor

Answer: C

#23. This ‘STOP CHILDREN’ sign is meant for

A. Children and other pedestrians to cross the road

B. Stopping children and other pedestrians from crossing the road.

C. Warning children of approaching vehicles

Answer: (A). The sign is usually hand held by school wardens/volunteers where schools are located.

#24. Foreigners whose Work Pass is extended can renew their driving licence

A. Provided they do not have any demerit points.

B. Up to one month after expiry of the licence.

C. One month before the expiry date of the licence.

#25. What could cause overheating of engine?

A. Leaky radiator

B. Low engine oil

C. Both A and B

Answer: C

A leaky radiator will not have enough coolant to cool the engine. Low engine oil cannot help to reduce friction caused by engine heat thus engine overheat.

#26. Which warning signs are known as Y-Junctions that require you to slow down and beware of traffic joining from left and right or from the left or right only?

A. WS 5, WS 6 and WS 7.

B. WS 5, WS 6 and WS 8.

C. WS 6, WS 7 and WS 8.

Answer: (A). WS 8 is not described as a ‘Y’ junction. It is an inverted ‘Y’.

#27. Facility Signs are signs with

A. white letters on green backgrounds with white borders

B. black letters on white backgrounds with black borders

C. yellow letters on green backgrounds with yellow borders

Answer: B

#28. The following distance between vehicles going uphill should be

A. Less than when travelling on level roads

B. More than when travelling on level roads

C. The same as when travelling on level roads

Answer: B

A greater following distance allows for more time and space to react should the vehicle in front rolls backwards

#29. Why do you need to have a driving licence?

A. It is an offence to drive/ride without a licence.

B. Not everyone has the skills to drive.

C. Traffic Police requires to keep a record of drivers.

The correct answer is (A). Note: The process of obtaining a driving licence ensures that every driver is equipped with the knowledge and basic skills of driving as well as the rules and laws before going on the roads.

#30. Which of the following is correct? When braking, you should

A. brake firmly and gradually increase the pressure.

B. brake firmly and maintain the pressure.

C. brake firmly and gradually reduce the pressure

Answer: C

#31. If a driver’s licence has been revoked, he/she must ________ before being allowed to drive again?

A. Pass the driving basic and final theory tests

B. Pass the practical driving tests

C. Both (A) & (B)

Answer: (C).

#32. When may you cross the center line of a two-way road?

A. When negotiating a sharp bend.

B. When you cannot see clearly but you want to overtake the car in front

C. When your path is obstructed by road works or parked vehicles.

Answer: C

Must take extra care that the path is safe and clear before crossing the center line.

#33. Which of the following is an appropriate procedure when about to move off?

A. Adjust seat, fasten seat-belt, adjust mirrors

B. Adjust mirrors, fasten seat-belt, adjust seat

C. Fasten seat-belt, adjust seat, adjust mirrors

Answer: A

Always adjust seat, fasten seat-belt, & finally adjust the mirrors after entering the car.

#34. When can a car enter the yellow box at a junction?

A. Whenever the traffic light is in its favor.

B. Never.

C. Only when it is not obstructing traffic

Answer: C

#35. When reversing, it is a good habit to:

A. switch off radio

B. lower a window

C. do both A and B

Answer: C

by doing both, it will be easier for you to hear warning sounds from other drivers or yells from pedestrians.

#36. When should you obey the Reduce Speed Now sign?

A. Always

B. Only if your speed is above 50 km/hr

C. Only if you wish to

Answer: A

Always obey the “Reduce speed now” sign

#37. A motorist will have his/her previously accumulated demerit points erased if he/she does not accumulate any demerit points in

A. 6 months.

B. 9 months.

C. 12 months.

Answer: (C).

#38. Retraining and remission are not offered to motorists who are suspended

A. For the second time.

B. For the third time.

C. For the third, fourth and fifth time.

Answer: (C).

#39. Singaporeans and permanent residents _______ drive in Singapore if they hold a foreign driving licence.

A. Can

B. Cannot

C. Must

Answer: (B).

#40. To pass your practical driving test, you should not accumulate more than ______ demerit points.

A. 20

B. 18

C. 16

Answer: B

18 is the highest points you shall get to pass your test, 20 points means fail, and a single mistake costs you at least 2 points.

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