Car Driving - The Basic Theory Test (BTT) 90 Questions -

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#1. 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

#2. Upon seeing a flashing amber light, you should ______

A. slow down and prepare to stop.

B. stop, unless you are too close to the stop-line to stop safely.

C. proceed with caution, give way to traffic on the right.

Answer: C

#3. When driving on the road, you should always position your vehicle

A. to the left of the lane.

B. to the centre of the lane.

C. to the right of the lane.

Answer: B

You should position your vehilce in the center of the lane, no matter it is a right-hand side lane or left-hand side lane.

#4. The first time penalty for the newly qualified driver who does not display the probation plates is

A. A fine.

B. A suspension.

C. Revocation of their licence

Answer: (A).

#5. 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).

#6. What does EMAS stand for?

A. electronic monitory & advisory system

B. expressway monitoring & advisory system

C. emergency monitory & advisory system

Answer:B

#7. 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)

#8. Your licence has been revoked. When can you apply to site for the theory and practical driving tests again?

A. 1 year after the revocation date.

B. 2 years after the revocation date.

C. 3 years after the revocation date.

Answer: (A).

#9. A Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) is granted only if you pass the

A. Provisional Driver’s Test

B. Basic Theory Test

C. Final Theory Test

Answer: (B). Note: A PDL is issued only to able-bodied persons who are 18 years old or beyond.

#10. Careless driving in a school zone will earn you _________ demerit points.

A. 6

B. 7

C. 8

Answer: (B).

#11. Is WS 16 also called an Inverted Y-Junction?

A. Yes. Restrictions at a Y-Junction apply.

B. No. It indicated merging traffic.

C. No. It shows the end of a dual carriageway.

Answer: (C).

#12. When you are allowed to drive on the right-hand lane of a three-lane carriageway?

A. When the left-hand lane is occupied by slower moving vehicles.

B. when you are travelling close to the speed limit of the road.

C. when you are overtaking other vehicles.

Answer: C

the right-hand side lane should only be used for overtaking and emergency vehicles.

#13. Why should more than 2 seconds safe following distance be kept on rainy days or poor visibility days?

A. The braking efficiency is reduced due to aquaplaning thus longer braking distance, so keeping more than 2 seconds safe following distance will ensure enough time to slow down and stop when required

B. The stopping distance will be longer due to poor visibility thus keeping more than 2 seconds safe following distance will ensure enough time to slow down and stop when required

C. A and B

Answer: C

When the road is wet/slippery and visibility is poor, always keep a wider following distance.

#14. To drive a motor vehicle with an unladen weight exceeding 2,500kg and built to carry a load and passengers, you must have a

A. Class 3 licence.

B. Class 4 licence.

C. Class 4A licence.

Answer: (B)

#15. 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

#16. 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.

#17. 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

#18. Which of the following is INCORRECT?

A. Pedestrians do not have the right of way when vehicles is in motion

B. Pedestrians have the right of way even if they cross the zig zag line at the zebra crossing

C. always slow down when approaching the zebra crossing

Answer: B

Pedestrians should not cross at the zig-zag area, they should cross at the zebra lines.

#19. At a gradual bend, when should you change to a higher gear?

A. As you are approaching the bend

B. As you are leaving the bend

C. As you are at the centre of the bend

Answer: B

#20. Which one of following statement is false?

A. You should not drive if you have consumed medicine that may cause giddiness

B. You should not drive if you have consumed alcohol

C. You should not drive if you have worked night shift

Answer: C

#21. A Class 3 or 3A licence shall become invalid when the licence holder reaches the age of

A. 60

B. 65

C. 70

Answer: (B)

#22. 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).

#23. 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.

#24. Which sign warns you to slow down and beware of traffic approaching the junction and is also known as an intersection?

A. WS 3.

B. WS 4.

C. WS 5.

Answer: (B).

#25. You will invite _______ for failing to wear a seat-belt as a driver.

A. 3 demerit points

B. 4 demerit points

C. A fine only

Answer: (A).

#26. How would you activate engine-braking?

A. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch pedal

B. Stepping on the foot-brake

C. Using half-clutch, and pull up handbrake

Answer: A

#27. ________ demerit points are awarded to a motorist who exceeds the speed limit of a road by 1 to 20km/h within a school zone.

A. Five

B. Six

C. Seven

Answer: (A).

#28. This sign alerts you to

A. Slow down, there is a left bend ahead.

B. Slow down for traffic turning left ahead.

C. Slow down and keep right to turn left.

Answer: (A). Keep left and when going around a bend you should also not overtake, make a u-turn or stop or park your vehicle at the bend. The sign may also show a right bend ahead, if the stroke is pointing to the right.

#29. Single yellow zig-zag line means:

A. cannot stop at all.

B. cannot stop on Sundays and public holidays.

C. can only stop for boarding and alighting.

Answer: C

You can not park but can stop for immediately boarding and alighting

#30. road sweeping ahead, you should

A. slow down and sound the horn

B. speed up and change lane

C. slow down and change lane if necessary

Answer: C

#31. The horn is used to?

A. warn other road users of any impending danger.

B. greet other road users.

C. remind others of your approaching.

Answer: C

#32. The sign here indicates that you must

A. Give way only when necessary.

B. Give way and stop if necessary, to allow traffic on the major road to proceed.

C. Give way only to pedestrians and non-vehicular traffic.

Answer: (B).

#33. Also known as a Staggered Junction, it requires you to slow down and beware of traffic from the left first and then from the right. Which sign is this?

A. WS 3.

B. WS 5.

C. WS 9.

Answer: (C).

#34. The three Prohibitory Signs, seen from left to right, define the

A. Heigh, width and speed limits respectively.

B. Heigh, width and weight limits respectively

C. Width, height and weight limits respectively.

Answer: (B). If you were to see all three signs placed one beside the other, they indicate that your vehicle must not be of a height greater than 4.5 metres, a width not more than 2.3 metres and may not exceed a weight of 26 tonnes. These restrictions apply regardless of whether your vehicle is carrying a load or not. The height, width and weight restrictions may vary from location to location. Most locations have only one sign. It is rare that all three signs are placed together.

#35. A probationary driver who accumulates 13 or more demerit points within _________ from the date of grant of the license will have his/her license revoked.

A. 24 months

B. 13 months

C. 12 months

Answer: C

#36. At an uncontrolled junction without "Give Way" and "Stop" sign, if you are turning right, you must:

A. give way to traffic going straight from all direction.

B. give way only to traffic turning right from the right.

C. give way only to traffic turning left from the opposite direction.

Answer: A

#37. The sign here indicates that you must

A. Give way only when necessary.

B. Give way and stop if necessary, to allow traffic on the major road to proceed.

C. Give way only to pedestrians and non-vehicular traffic.

Answer: (B).

#38. How many pedals does a manual car have?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 5

Answer: B

A manual car has 3 pedals. The clutch, brake and accelerator

#39. 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.

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

A. 12 demerit points.

B. 18 demerit points.

C. 24 demerit points.

Answer (A).

#41. Upon seeing this sign, you should

A. turn either right or left.

B. beware of traffic from the right and left.

C. give way to traffic from the right and left.

Answer: B

#42. When driving on the road, you should always position your vehicle

A. to the left of the lane.

B. to the centre of the lane.

C. to the right of the lane.

Answer: B

You should position your vehilce in the center of the lane, no matter it is a right-hand side lane or left-hand side lane.

#43. 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’.

#44. The Basic Theory of Driving Test (BTT) is designed to test your knowledge of

A. The rules and regulations of driving on the roads.

B. The different traffic signs, signals and markings.

C. Both (A) and (B).

Answer: (C)

#45. This sign indicates

A. No sounding of your vehicle's horn at all times.

B. No sounding of your vehicle’s horn unless to prevent an accident.

C. No sounding of your vehicle’s horn if you see an ambulance passing by.

Answer: (B).

#46. If the brake lights of the vehicle in front of you suddenly light up, you should ___

A. stop your vehicle immediately

B. overtake the vehicle immediately

C. slow down immediately and observe the next move of the vehicle

Answer: C

#47. A flashing amber light means

A. The signal is about to change to red

B. The signal is about to change to green

C. Traffic light signals are out of order

Answer: C

traffic light signals out of order. Proceed with caution. Give way to traffic on the right

#48. 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.

#49. 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).

#50. The sign indicates

A. Vehicles on fire ahead.

B. An accident area ahead, slow down, drive carefully.

C. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods are not allowed in the tunnels.

Answer: C

#51. There are different categories of traffic signs, each serves a different purpose. Mandatory Signs give direction that must be

A. Obeyed and non compliance is an offence.

B. Complied with if there is a Traffic Policement present.

C. Complied with only if there is traffic.

Answer: (A). Except for a few, most Mandatory Signs are circular, with a blue background and a white border.

#52. What does the sign here mean? It means

A. Winding road or multiple bends ahead.

B. Racing circuit ahead.

C. Multiple S-turns ahead.

Answer: (A).

#53. When involved in an accident you should

A. Stop

B. Not stop if it is a minor accident

C. Stop, if you have the time

Answer: A

No matter how minor the accident is you would need to stop.

#54. A driver’s licence will be revoked if

A. he/she has accumulated more than 12 demerit points.

B. he/she has been suspended for the third time under the DIPS.

C. he/she was involved in a serious accident.

Answer: (B).

#55. When there is an emergency vehicle travelling behind you, you should ______.

A. stop immediately

B. speed up

C. keep left or right and slow down or stop if necessary.

keep left or right and slow down or stop if necessary.

#56. Roughly, how many percent of information perceived from the driver's eyes?

A. 60 %

B. 80 %

C. 100 %

Answer: B

80 % of information is perceived from driver`s eyes while driving

#57. The sign indicates

A. road hump ahead.

B. Uneven Road ahead.

C. road bumps ahead.

Answer: B

#58. Probationary drivers must display the probationary plate for

A. Six months if there are no traffic offences committed.

B. One year only.

C. One year if there are no traffic offences committed.

Answer: (B).

#59. How many areas cannot be viewed in the mirrors of a vehicle when seated on the driver's seat, which are referred as the blind spots?

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

Answer: A

#60. A good driver is who

A. drives safely and follows the regulations

B. reaches the destination quickly

C. knows the routes thoroughly

Answer: A

A good driver is who drives safely & follow the regulations

#61. The penalty for beating a red traffic light include a fine and _____.

A. 6 demerit points.

B. 12 demerit points.

C. 18 demerit points.

Answer: (B).

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

A. increase

B. decrease

C. remain the same

Answer: A

#63. What should you do if you come to a flooded road and you are not sure the water level?

A. slowly move over

B. quickly move over

C. find an alternative route if possible

Answer: C

#64. A newly qualified driver must display the probation plates on the front and rear windscreens of his/her car for a period of

A. 6 months.

B. 1 year.

C. 2 years.

Answer: (B).

#65. 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

#66. You should check for oil and water leakages

A. daily

B. weekly

C. monthly

Answer: A

Check for oil or water leakages under the vehicle daily.

#67. The brake become ineffective after passing through water, how to resume its effectiveness?

A. speed up to dry the brakes

B. stop and wait for the brakes to dry up

C. pump the brakes repeatedly

Answer: C

#68. Is WS 16 also called an Inverted Y-Junction?

A. Yes. Restrictions at a Y-Junction apply.

B. No. It indicated merging traffic.

C. No. It shows the end of a dual carriageway.

Answer: (C).

#69. A Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) is valid for

A. 24 months.

B. 12 months.

C. 18 months.

Answer: (A). Note: It can be renewed for a further 24 months each time.

#70. The sign indicates

A. road hump ahead.

B. Uneven Road ahead.

C. road bumps ahead.

Answer: B

#71. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding vehicle headlight?

A. Light is be to on from 7.00pm to 7.00am

B. Light is to be on at all times

C. Light is to be on in a reduced day light

Answer: B

#72. This sign indicates

A. Road works on both sides of the road.

B. Split traffic and that you may proceed on either side of the road.

C. Merging traffic coming from two sides of the road

Answer: (B).

#73. Is a newly qualified driver is stopped for not displaying the probation plates for the second time, the penalty is

A. To pay a fine.

B. To display the plates for an additional 12 months.

C. Revocation of driver’s licence.

Answer: (C).

#74. Probationary drivers who fail to display the probation plate

A. Must retake the driving test.

B. Are required to display it for an additional year.

C. Will be fined and repeat offenders will have their licence revoked.

Answer: C

#75. Which of the following statements is true?

A. You may not learn on the road without first passing the Basic Theory of Driving Test (BTT).

B. You may not drive on the roads without passing the Final Theory of Driving Test (FTT).

C. You may drive on the roads as long as you have the basic driving skills.

Answer: (A)

#76. When stopping at a junction, leave a safety gap of ____ between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

A. 2 meters

B. 5 meters

C. 1 meters

Answer: A

#77. 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

#78. 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).

#79. 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)

Answer: (C). Signs in this category are usually circular in shape with a red border. Some have additional information on the prohibition such as the days and times during which the prohibition is applicable.

#80. What does the number in this sign show?

A. It shows the weight limitation of vehicles allowed on that road.

B. It shows the distance to go in kilometres. It is a distance marker.

C. It shows the speed limit (in km/h) for that stretch of road.

Answer: (C). The number may vary depending on the speed limit for that particular road.

#81. 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

#82. Which of the following is INCORRECT? You are allowed to overtake

A. at any road junction

B. on the right even if you are turning left

Answer: A

#83. 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

#84. This sign indicates

A. No sounding of your vehicle's horn at all times.

B. No sounding of your vehicle’s horn unless to prevent an accident.

C. No sounding of your vehicle’s horn if you see an ambulance passing by.

Answer: (B).

#85. Under the driver improvement points system, drivers who accumulate __________ become liable for suspension.

A. 24 points within 24 consecutive months

B. 12 points within 24 consecutive months

C. 24 points within 12 consecutive months

Answer: (A).

#86. 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.

#87. When driving on the road, you should always position you vehicle

A. to the left of the lane.

B. to the centre of the lane.

C. to the right of the lane.

Answer: B

You should position your vehilce in the center of the lane, no matter it is a right-hand side lane or left-hand side lane.

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

A. 12 demerit points.

B. 18 demerit points.

C. 24 demerit points.

Answer (A).

#89. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is to prevent the wheels from locking and hence to prevent skidding, it will come into effect

A. When you depress the brake too hard

B. When you press the ABS button on your dashboard

C. When you depress the brake too early

Answer: A

If you depress the brake too excessively, it might cause the wheels to be locked and the vehicle to skid, ABS prevents the wheels from locking so the car can still be controlled

#90. Which sign shows a Roundabout Ahead? What must you do there?

A. WS 17. Slow down or stop if necessary and give way to traffic on the right.

B. WS 17. Slow down and proceed. Right-of way to be taken.

C. WS 17. Stop immediately at the roundabout. Give way to faster vehicles.

Answer: (A)

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