THE NEW HIGHWAY CODE Basic THEORY Test (BTT) - Class 3A. Section 1: Driving License Information Basic Theory Test. Pass if more than 45/50 MCQs answered correctly ~ Apply forthe Provisional Driving License after passing (SGD$25) © Allowed to practice driving, valid for 6 months (renewable for 6rths each time) ‘© Instructors’ vehicle must be insured against 3 Party, leaming risks (© Vehicle must display 18cm square °L" plate displayed front, back of car windscreen while driving on circuit and public roads Final Theory Test ‘Test on proper techniques and safety aspects of driving Pass to take Practical Driving Test, test result val for 2 years Practical Driving Test Pass if accumulate < 12 demerit points, = Must not be disquaiied or suspended from driving or riding = Alter passing, wil receive the Qualified Driving Licanse (valid for ifetime for Ctizens/PRs) = New QDL drivers: display probation plate at front & rear, top right of windscreen for a year © Valid for automatic transmission motor cars not exceeding 8 tonnes, < 7 passengers © accumulate > 13 demert points, icense revoked ‘All drivers must be physically qualified to drive: Age Minimum 18 years old > 65 years old: must be medically certified fit to drive (certification renewed every 3 years) Eyesight Good vision (with/without glasses) ‘Able to read from 25m, series of 6 letters/numerals of white on black background If colour Blin: Letter from gov. hospital eye specialist - Abilty to diferentiate green, amber and red; will not affect driving Health Free from disease; physical disabilty which may impair judgment (ie. epilepsy, mental disorder) Section 2: Traffic Signs, Light Signals, & Road Markings Function of Signs/Signals/Markings = Regulate traffic movement = Warning drivers, road users of hazards = Provide usetul information, guidance on what to do in certain situations Fonts Futura, Hevetica Neve Lignt ‘Section 2 images were sken fom Wikipedia ips /fenwiipada.crgwki/Rosd sons n_Singspore) (One Motoring tps:/waw onerotorrg.com so/conten/onemotenglon/on_tho_seads/rale-anagerontratte_sgns tml, th Statutos of Sngacore bsg logspot.99/2016/0bt-notes tm for nspraion, ‘These notes are meant for private use only (to ensure a basic level of access to study forthe BTT), and not for commercial use,Mandatory Signs: Indicate direction that must be followed -> Non-compliance is an offence, ‘Anoad only Spit-way (Spit Traffic) (Turning eft and right prohibited) |e, motorists can pass to ether | side, but either side might not reach the same destination Vehicles may pass on either side, Turn let (ight f symbol is reversed) only Route for pedal cycies oniy rants a @ saporromvae ra ne Route for pedestrians only: Route to be shared by cycles and ae iy ‘Segregated route for pedal cycles and pedestrians (Cycles on lft; pedestrians (on right. Symbol may be reversed, ‘Must stop before the white ine Give way to traffic (rom lft and right) ‘Stop for chitdren to cross. Loft Tum on Red: ‘Siow down and stop it necessary. ‘Stop at the red light Must give way to traffic on the major Give way to pedestrians crossing road. Give way to traffic from right. Proceed oniy when the way is clear Mandatory Give-Way to Bus: ‘Slow down atthe fest "Go-Way" tangle road marking, and NOWBEET EN WeRey leo out fr buss eng the bus bay. ‘Stop bole the Give Way ines, ane give way to buses vategt eave ‘Do not stayin the Gve-Way Bus Box markod in yoow onthe ‘oad. Continue your une once tw bus hase the bus by.Prohibitory Signs: Actions that are not allowed -> Non-compliance is an offence, oS 888 Warning Signs: Left (Right it reversed) bend ahead, No entry forall vehicies. No stopping even to pick up or alight passengers No waiting but you may stop to pick up or aight passengers. Width Limit: \Vehicies wider than (stipulated: 2.3m are not alowed to pass. Vehicles (witvwithout toad) ‘excoading (stpuieted: 10) tonnes ‘aro not alowed to pass. It isan offence to drive a vehice Jaden, Unladen) exceeding 80 tonnes without a police escort No sounding of @ horn (unless to prevent an accident) No U-Tum allowed, No entry for lores. No entry for vehicies with 3 or more axles. No waiting, loading! unloading during the stated days and times. Left (Right it reversed) tum is not allowed. Height Limit: Veicios (with/without toad) ‘exceeding (stuiated: 4.5m) are not allowed to pass. Itisan offence to drive a vehicle ith overal height exceed 4.5m without a potce escort ‘Speed limit: Do not exceed indicated speed lit, in kev. No overtaking No entry for motorcycies. No entry for motorcyctes, pedal cycles. Signs to warn possible danger, unusual road conditions ahead. ‘Take extra care, slow down, and watch out for traffic, Arik oad narrows on left fight reversed) keop left and slow down. Do not overtake, make a U-Turn, stop or park your vahicle,T Junction, Merging tat (_~.) — Toway trate crosses one-way road Lanes merging. Alternate vehicles have right of way. Expressway. Some vehicles (bicycles, trishaws) are not allowed. (pr) __ Pedestrian crossing K ahead. oad hump ahead. Road leading to a ‘quayside, river bank crossing , Fa) Ungated level —— Ekderty | Blind | Peonie People stun, A A Raised ebra Crossing -—-) Side road on left (Fight if reversed) Staggered junction. Road narrows ‘on both sides. Roundabout Tunnel ahead. Raised zebra crossing beware of raised road level at crossing Uneven road heed, ‘Steep descent Keep iat, change to a lower goar. Start of schoo! zone: slow down, look out forchlaren, Eiderty people, handicapped pedestrians or blind people ahead, slow down and wal fr ther to ‘ross the road. Watch out for ‘oncoming vehicles making ‘an U-Tum lon Fin erat Gross Junction (intersection), Two-way tat Dual carriageway ends. LUght signals ahead, Sippery road. Electronic Road Pricing zone ‘head: insert ccashcard into the IU to pay for center the zone, Steep climb: Keep left, change to a lower gear. Gated level crossing: slow down, watch out for closed gata/ barrier Construction site ahead, ‘Siow down and beware of animals. Lowtying aircraft: don't be unnerved by sudden noise, ‘appearanceVehicle breakdown sign: To be places at least 20m from rear of bbroken-down vehicle Regulatory Signs: Regulate trafic movernent @ One way tate One-Way GET) Kototne ahead street: bens (URI on You may turn from the sign. Uy tee eT) Slow down. Deve within tho Siow down speed lit and give way, trac merger. Siow down, ‘Sow down, Detour in beware of prepare to the direction obstruction tour. shown, «a4 ‘Sharp derivation Bartier/Hazard. cue ahead, alignment marker. Information Signs: Regulate trafic movement Start of expressway, U-Turn sign wath No through No through road. vehicle weight road (ft if restriction reversed) End of UTun expressway, Wheel clamp zone. Tow away zone aaa Heavy vehicle TOW (ataltimesy parking AWAY ZONE Parking location Parking Speed regulating Coupons required Guidance strips ahead: slow to park vehicle at System own, ‘carparksRain shelter for motoreycists Give way to buses exiting Three turning lanes. ‘Speed Limit, and your speed sign Pedestrian Crossing Signs: Pedestrian signal Green Man Redestrian crossing prohibtion Pedestrian underpass, Green Arrow fin tae, owread) Four ro Bus Lane: all vehicles other than public transport buses are not allowed (Continuous yellow lane) Stand for Taxis only: Taxis are not alowed to i mk Aug passengers in Vicinity, but they can drop passengers. Four wating lanes. Incicate enforcement cameras at trafic ight ‘Countdown Timer Designated pedestrian crossing toed ® Fesshing ‘amber Possble ‘baructon fount, overeac) Bus Lane: FullDay (Continuous yellow line with peralal Red Line) Bus terminus (erinal, interchange) Exclusive lft turn ‘and shared left turn lane. ‘Speed camera in road stretch ahead Pedestrian Signat Red Man Pedestrian overpass/overhead bridge Dangerous goods Reed cross: Lane is closed (evtunnels, ovens)Signs for pedal cycles: No enty fr No nt fo No riding Doyles pecans and ® paces Bicycle stand Aa No parking of oe rer Ss oe rw 1. Road Safety tos for cycists: ‘2. Ensure bicycle ited with bight front/rear lights for night cycing/wet weathar to make yoursaf conspicuous to other road users Installed a secured seat for pilon riders (< 12 years old) ‘When on the road, always cycie with the fow of trafic Comply with tat ight signals Don't cycle along expressways, tunnels and footpaths [At pedestrian crossings, overhoad bridges - always dismount and push your bicycle acoss 2. Advise on Crime/Security ‘2. Uso a good strong lock to sacure your bicycle even when lft untondied for a short wile 1, Paste a Bicycle Security abe! (with unique serial number) whichis available from Neighbourhood Police Centre ep identity your bicycle if stolen) 3, Road traffic rules (bicycles) 42. Cyclists abide by the same trafic rules as other motorists 'o, Prohibited from riding onthe right side of another vehicle (nt bicyce) unless attempting to overtake the vericle. (c. Allowed to ride two abreast inthe same direction on a public road, 1. Only alowed third cycist when overtaking . Required to keep tothe left edge ofthe roadway |. do not obstruct other vehicles moving 12. Required to ride an ordery manner, with cue regard for safety of others 4, Required to turn on white ight at front and red light atthe rear of the bicycle during hours of darkness 9. Required to use available bicycle crossing when within 50m of ether side ofa bicycle crossing as indicated by trafic signs. Fh. Cyclists are prohibited from riding on the feotways, except in towns where itis permittod |. Allowed tore within bus rides but prohibited trom riding J. Allowed to use LTA-approved power-assisted bicycles on pubic roads if above 16 years of age |. Suitable protective bicycle helmets must be worn by both cycist and pilion passenger Directional Signs: Green background (blue if leading to expressways) Advance: Rectangular Confirmation: Rectangular with chevron shape Left: Advance directional sign wcesuve | Sentosa »» aa Right: Confirmation directional signater ns erreey PEA ete) > Abbreviations & Acronyms: ART After BEF Before AIRPORT Changi Airport FD Road WN Lane RT Fight ur Left AYE ‘Ayer Rajah Expressway BKE Bukit Timah Expressway CTE Central Expressway ECP East Coast Expressway KE Kranji Expressway For Fort Canning Tunnel (Oa: the road leads to destinations along expressways, the signs have green background with yellow letters/arrows/oorders with blue and white expressway symbol. "New: I the road leads to destinations along expressways, the: signs have green background with white letters/arrows/borders with blue and white expressway ‘symbol and acronym. (Area with road name: Lorong 6) : Some cfectional signs have adaftional information atthe top to indicate information on the road you are orvapproaching. (On all roads leading to destinations other than expressways, the signs have white letters on green backgrounds. Facility Signs have a white background with black letters, arrows and borders (may be symbol or logo) of that faci. Kilometre Sign : Appears along expressways, indicates stance; acronym of expressway name. Places of Interests signs are brown with white multilingual text (may appear with logo). cok (Choa Chu Kang TPines Tampines SH Shoulder T.Payoh Toa Payoh Wands Woodlands KPE Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway MCE Marina Coastal Expressway PIE Pan Island Expressway SLE Soletar Expressway TPE Tampines Expressway WT Woodsville TunnelRoad Markings "#"'°srea#ns™ | | | a a i an Broken White Line in Centre: Diider ofa two-way road Koop lt of this line Only cross when road is clear & sate Double White Line in Centra: 'No cutting across, and no parking for both sides ofthe road a al timos Overtaking, making aright or u-turn is rot alowed Double Yellow Line (Side): [No parking on that sido of the road at al times except imm. picking up/alighting of passenger) Double Zigzag Yellow Line (Side) [No stopping an that sido of the road at all times Alighting/Picking up passengers is not allowos Violation wil resut in fie and demert pts Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing Edge Lines: Incicates let or right edge ofa road Bus Stop Separator markings Located along expressways, high spo0d roads (sig. fn speed between bus bay ‘and major road) Dornot dive or park at this zone School Zone Sections ofthe road appearing in red pavement ~ look out for chiliren Pedestrian Crossing Ahead “Triangular markings appear ahead of zebra crossings hidden by road bends Bus Stop Domarcated by yallow rectangular box “Must not stop within Sm unloss breakdown Merging Arrows Indicates two lanes to merge ‘Atornate vahicies have right of way Dashed Pedestrian Crossing Lines “Turning vehicles must stop and give way to pedestrians when green man is lighted ey bees White Line in Centre: Divider ofa two-way toad Koop lt of line Parking isnot allowed on both sides oft road at al times Yellow Line (Side) No parking on that side ofthe road ‘between 7am-pm (except Sundlays/PH) Zigzag Yellow Line (Side); [No parking at al imas on that side ofthe ‘oad at al times fexcept imm. picking Lpialightng passengers) Violation wil resut in ne and demart pts Zigzag White Line (Side) Warning of pedestrian crossing ahoad ‘Don't overtake/ston/wal/parktharo at ll times Violation wil resut in fine and demerit pts Padestians ae prohibited fom crossing Vibraines: Slightly raised horzonta paint strips, ‘appearing on lett edge line Cause vehicle vibration, alert divers Give-Way Triangular marking \Vehiclos on tho side road (having ‘riangular marking) must ve way to majo road) Siver Zone ‘Three yelow speed regulating stipes, 40ken/h speed marking Roadway Message “Markings as directional signs Stop Line ‘Single white tino ‘Yellow Box ‘Must not stop in box, obstructs side road Fight Turn Pocket Keep vehicte within pocket unt road ‘hoad is clear to complete turn,Tratfic Calming markings ‘Series of triangles pointing to centre of road from both sides ‘Amber Light Al “Means “stop" unless too close tothe stop line to stop safely “fashing’: trafic ights are out of order, proceed caretully {Gio way to tafe trom the right Green B (Bus Priority Signal) Go for pubic transport buses, alow to move out of bus-bay/side-ane ‘Advance Waming Light: ‘Signal with two “lashing amber ights vith blue “prepare to stop” sign ‘Stow down, be prepared to stop Hand Signal: Police Officers '*"" 9 going straight > on the right > turing let > turning right 2. After turing right from a single-lane street ~ take extreme right lane (in right direction), before changing lanes |. Take nate ofthe vehicle: do not turn at an acute angle that is too close to the corner of ‘the tur (might hit curb, motorcycles, cycists, pedestrians etc). i The rear wheel gets closer to the curb. @. Junctions with Yellow Boxes a. Itis an offence to stop in a yellow box which will cause obstruction to trafic 'o. Only exceptions are: ‘Waiting to complete a tum due to trafic hold up, do not block other vehicles even i the lights signal change to red against them i Waiting to complete a turn due to oncoming traffic and will able to clear the yellow box latest when lights signal change h. UTums ‘a. _U Tums are only allowed when designated u-turn signs are displayed . Give way to oncoming traffic, only proceed when safe ©. Be alert of other vehicles tuming with you (je. motorcycles)Stopping and Parking No parking/waitng at the folowing: a. Atabend 9. Facing against the fow of traffic b. Atbrow of a hill hh. Anywhere that obstructs entrance ©. Near traffic lights or pedestrian to any door, gate, or road crossings |. Along any slip road d, On main (major or busy road i. Ona flyover or underpass, or on ©. Beside or opposite another vehicle, the ramp leading to these cor other obstructions (creates traffic k. Ona grass verge bottleneck) |. Ona road shoulder . Within 3m of a fire hydrant, 6m of m. Inany bus lane or terminal junction or 9m from bus stop 1. Inany designated taxi stop or stand Lights °, ‘Check for oncoming vehicles or pedestrians before opening the door |. Aight atthe side closer to the kerb whenever possible (for safety) ii Stop as close tothe kerb as possible i, Aways engage the handbrake after stopping the vehicle iv. When leaving your parked vericle, ensure that: Switched off engine, wound up al windows, removed ignition key, engaged handbrake, Keep valuables out of vow, locked the doors, engage reverse gear i parked downhil low gear if facing uphill Drive with headlights on between 7pm to 7am ‘Use dipped headlights (/ow beam) unless poor visibility, and no vehicles in front of you During the day when visit is poor (e.rnig}, switch on headlights so other users cans see you Parking in poor it roads at night leave side or parking lights on Do not look directly at oncoming vehicles headlights i. Keep visions shght to let to avoid being dazzled i. ¥.6a2zIed, slow down and stop if necessary Always be alert for flashes from brake lights of front vehicles, to brake early Flash your headights when approaching bend or top of a stone to alert other road users of you approaching Interorights reduce externa viibity Motorcyolsts require to keep headights switched on al day ‘Affects reaction and abilty to drive caretully ~ increase reaction time, slower reactions LLagal mits: 80mg per 100m of blood, 36ug per 100m! of breath Even when alcoho! level is under legal limit, driver can be convicted if shown that driver did not have proper control ofthe vehicle due to alcoholic intoxication Penalties: 1 time: fined between $1000 and $5000 or imprisoned for 6 months 2 time: fined between $3000 and $10 000 and imprisoned up to 1 year Repeated: face enhanced punishment up to 3 times (max $80 000 fine, 3 years) 1. Offenders causing death or serious injuries can be caned up to 6 strokes Convicted disqualified from driving for at least 1 year Light Goods Vehicles b, Passengers carried in lorries or pick-ups should be seated Loads on any vehicle (particularly external) should always be fastenedm. Handphone Driving ‘a. Offence via three conditions: iL Vehicle in motion ji. Drive is holding the handphone with one hand li Driver is communicating with an individual with handphone . Drivers caught using handphones whilst diving willbe charged in court iL 1* Time: Fine < $1000 and/or imprisonment < 6mths Repeated offenders: max penalty for repeated offenders willbe twice as the frst ($2000 fine and/or 6 mths imprisonment) 1. Repeat offenders who cause death, serious injury may be caned Offender may be disqualified from driving, or given 12 demertt points iv. Offender’s handphone and SIM card may be seized to facitate investigation Bus Lane Schemes: mon oo ‘Buses are given priority, which enables faster & smoother journeys for a pubic transport commuters, (Only buses, emergency service, police vehicles and bicycles are allowed on bus lanes, Motorists may be fined up t0 $1000, or serve 3 months of imprisonment. (Operational Hours: Days ‘Normal Bus Lanes ul-Day Bus Lanes Monday-Friday 7:80am ~ 9:80am 7:90am ~ 11pm Saturday Not Applicable 7:30am - 11pm ‘Sundays, Public Holidays Not Applicable Not Applicable Exceptions: Where the bus lines are broken, you can use the bus lane to: “Tum from bus lane road into side road Turn from side road into @ bus lane road Turn from bus lane at a cross junction Tum from a bus lane road into another bus land road at a cross junction Seat Betts ._Alidrivers and passengers must wear seat belts (except <1.35m in height or below 8yrs old ~ Use booster seat cushions/adjustable seat belt) 'b, Offenders: may be fined $120 and 3 demerit pointsSection 4: Code of Conduct on the Road Moving Off Only drive it comfortable with mental/ohysical state, vehicles and driving condtions Sit properly, high enough (adjust in necessary) Fasten seat bet (very important during practical test, check mirrors, signal intentions Look out for pedestrians, cyclists, motoreycists or other vehictes Move off only when safe, does not cause any inconvenience or danger to road users Mirors and Signals Check every time when driving, to understand the surrounding situation Check every 5-10 seconds when driving ‘An object in the mirror appears further than it really is © Objects in mirror are closer than they appear ‘Areas on your sides which cannot be viewed are known as “blind spots" © Look at rear-view then side mirrors ‘© Adjust to minimize blind spots ‘Should turn your head, not body, and look over your shoulder to check on blind spots ‘© Before changing lanes, overtake, tum or stop ‘© Give clear signals at least 3 seconds in advance: Driving Along ‘Adjust speed according to conditions of the road Accelerate more when: entering expressway, overtaking another vehicle, or moving off into major road. Reduce speed when approaching: © Abuit area © Alow-visibilty area © Aschool area © Anoilypatch © Abend (© Astationary bus or car © Anarrow road © The end of an expressway 9 AWet or Flooded area © A trafic junction © Children or animals © Adown-siope © Browofahil © Apedestrian crossing jlowing another vehicle too closely ‘© Gives you lesser time to react, lesser distance to stop in time © Tailgating causes stress to driver infront of you © Hftallgated, change lanes, © Safe folowing distance is maintaining one car length for every 16km/h of your speed ‘+ 40kmr/h (2.5 car lenaths) — increase 0.5 car lenaths for 10km/h Atemative: 2 second rule ‘© Arule of thumb intended to maintain a safe folowing distance when driving in good ‘condition ‘© Vehiole should pass a stationary object ie. sign or lamp post) at least 2 seconds later than vehicle in front © Works at any speed, but for adverse conditions (rain) - four seconds are applied instead When following: always watch for brake lights of the vehicle in front of you, and trafic ahead of the car Leave more space if your vehicle has heavy loads (stop slower) or if folowing lighter vehicles (stop faster)‘Stopping Distance “="'=sr™=25"e™ Speed (km/h) Stopping Distance (m/cars) ‘Speed t/t) 10 4 60 20 6+4=10 70 30 946-15 80 40 10 +10=22 90 50 15 + 20-35, 100 ‘Stopping distance: Reaction Distance + Braking Distance Reaction Distance: Increase if tired, tipsy or drowsy Braking Distance: increase if wom tyre, sippery road surface or there is more load Check all mirors and blind spots ‘Tum head, check rear windscreen It view restricted, seek assistance It is a dangerous offence to reverse from a side road to a main road, Pedestrian Safety General Padestrians have a right of way at pedestrian crossings Siow down, do not overtake Give way and stop if necessary for pedestrians, even if you have right of way ‘Watch out for pedestrians who may suddenly appear (e. running children, alighted passengers) Maintain as wide a distance from pedestrian or cyclist as possible when driving slowly past them Do not sound hor as this may startle pedestrians Siow down to avoid splashing water, if driving over pool of water Use hom only to avoid an accident © [tis an offence to use it unnecessarily at some areas (le. Hospital) Must give way to emergency vehicles with sirens on (incl. police cars) © Always be alert, signal and move out of fast lane © Ifonlett lane, pull up and stop if necessary to allow vehicle to pass © Signal direction indicator lights to signal awareness to emergency driver Do not turn on music too loudly (unable to hear honks to avoid accidents) ‘Should not look at other places than the road ahead, except to glance at mirrors ‘Always stay to the left lanes (leave right lanes for faster moving vehicles) ‘Always move into the correct lane at road junction Position vehicle properly when making right tums. Always maintain a safe distance from front vehicle (Overtaking should be done only when necessary © If being overtaken, alow the overtaking vehicle to pass ‘Siow down when passing animals. ‘Siow down when driving on steel plated areas (sippery surface) ~ road work areas. ‘Avoid driving through flooded areas (brake may mafunction) © Slow down, headlights on, demister on, and check visibility distance © Wet roads result in reduced tyre grip (nerease reaction/braking distance) ‘+ If step hard: wheels wil lock and vehicle may skid/spin ‘+ If wheels locked: release the brake pedal immediately and apply intermittent braking technique ++ If skid: Steer inthe direction ofthe skid‘+ Aquaplaning: vehicle glides on thin fim of water as tyres loose contact with road surface ‘+ Faster speed, increase likethood : slow down © Dry brakes by pumping the brake pedal repeatedly or stepping brake pedal with lft foot, hile stepping on accelerator with right foot © Flooded areas may cause engine to stall ‘+ Tum on hazard lights, get out of vehicle, seek help + Engage a lower gear ‘© Slow down when approaching cyclsts/motorcyolists : may spray water on them ~ If sandy/pebbied roads: side slipping possile © Engage a lower gear, avoid acceleraton/hard breke/sharp steering, stow down + Centitugal Force: pushes vehicles when tuming Drive slower, take note of turing radius = Drive at consistent speed of the trafic behind you ~ Be courteous: ifrecelve ight of way, acknowledge by raising hand in a thank you gesture ~ Dip headlights when facing oncoming vehicles to avoid dazzling them = _ Use the hom only when necessary to warn or prevent accidents © tis an offence to sound the hom near a hospital or in areas with a “no homing" sign ~ Bo pationt, and if make a mistake ~ apologize ( raising your hand apologeticaly) and be forgiving Ughting = Too much (sunny, ight from other vehicles): don't dazzle — wear a pair of sunglasses, or visor «© If dazzled: look up/beyond and sightl to the left of oncoming vehicles ~ Too ite: Turn on headlights when driving between 7pm and am 2 Drive at slower speed Dip headiights when there is oncoming traf or driving behind another vehicle Use highbeam when approaching bends in poor visibility ~ make known presence ‘Switch off intemal ights Don't overdrive your headights (100m) Driving under the influence of alcohol is an offence. - Legal Limit: Drivers tested exceeding 80mg per 100m! of blood may be charged = Breath Limit: 35mg per 100 ml ~ Will be charged in court for drink driving (mandatory disqualification for at least 1 year, need to retake the entire course) Stopping and Moving Off at Traffic Light Junctions = When Stopping: © Stop before and close to the stop line Leave a safe distance of 2 metres from vehicle in front Apply handbrake after stopping Be alert to the traffic situation around you while waiting Position your vehicie to the centre of the lane Do not read newspaper, sip drink or use phone Do not inch forward nearer and nearer to the vehicle in front Do not stop under a shaded area which is far from where you should stop Do not allow passengers to board or alight your vehicle Do not stop suddenly - slow down when approaching a traffic junction = Whon Moving Off ‘© Move off only when lights have turned green ‘© Check left and right for road users before moving © Look out for pedestrians who may cross the roadWait about 2 seconds after front vehicle as moved before proceeding Proceed onty in the direction indicated in the road marking on the lane Give way to vehicles beating the lights ‘Do not overtake slow moving vehicles in front of you ‘Do not weave past crossing pedestrians Driving in Schoo! Zones = Children do not judge distances/vehicle speeds well, thus may not be aware of road safety and are vulnerable. = School Zones have: Prominent signs that remind motorists to drive carefully Fed road surfaces near school zones Traffic features to slow vehicles (je. hump) Parking restriction lines Pedestrian crossings Ralings along the road (prevent jaywalking) Higher demerit points for offences committed in school zones Driving in Tunnels = Tum on the radio, headlights ~ Stay in lane, and keep cashcard in the IU (ERP deductions possible) ~ Do not: refuel or repair vehicle, reverse vehicle or make any uturns, change your wheel/tyr, aight ‘rom your vehicle uniess emergency, road hog to insert your cashcard before ERP gantries, and ‘exceed the tunnel speed limit = Do not stop your vehicle unless in a breakdown, accident, emiergoncy or lawfully required to do so ~ Following vehicles are prohibited to enter the tunnel: ‘© Carrying an individual standing on the outside, or seated with any part of body overhanding sides or rear ofthe vehicle Overall height: > 4.5m (Overall width: >2.5m Overall length: >13m Carrying hazardous materials (i. tanker carying fuel) © Motorcycles with sidecars attached = Vehicles with speed limit of 60km/hr shall dive on extreme let lane of the tunnel = Exit Doors are located on left and right of lanes (CTE, KPE and MCE tunnels) © Escape staircase doors: left side of tunnels, at 500m intervals; along slip roads leading into (rout tunnels: © Cross passage doors: Exit doors located on right of fast lane; lead to adjoining utunne! with traffic lowing in the opposite direction + Communications - Operations Control Centre: ‘© Emergency telephone available on left side of tunnels, 100m intervals ‘Amber ight installed next to emergency phone Radio broadcasts to disseminate information Portable fire extinguishers every 50m (Overhead fire sprinkler systems in all tunne's to suppress fires to project major architectural issues ‘© emergency: call SOS or LTA '= Ask if the insurance agent can come - its an offence if don't allows vehicle to be ‘towed away by recovery crewRoad Tratfic Act Limits the speed of all vehicles to S0km/h unless otherwise stated, ‘Speed Limits for Vehicles: Type of Vehicle Roads Expressways Tunnels Cars & Motorcycies S0kTvhnr 70-90krvhr '80-80km/hr Buses & Coaches S0Krvhr 60krn/hr 50-60krrvhr Light Commercial Vehicies 0krrvhr 60-70knvhr '50-70km/hr (inc. ight goods vehicles, small buses; not exceeding 3.5 tonnes, seating capacity up to 15 passengers) Section 5: Parts & Controls of a Car 1, Parts 9. Temperature gauge : temp. of engine a. Front: |L_ Should be pointing between Headlights: Highbeam & Cand H outside red zone. smal (parking) lights h. Driver's seat belt not fastened i. Gril |. Door ajar warring ight: goes off only li, Front bumper fall doors closed propery Wy. Bonnet |. Highbeam incicator vy. Front windscreen k. Oil Pressure indicator: sufficient Vi. Direction indicator lights engine ol, check light remains vi, Side/Wing miror |. Handiorake incicator vil, Whee's Tyres) im. Engine check light: let workshop check. b. Par: Battery warning ight: ilights up |. Direction indicator lights" when there is problem with the |. Fuel tank init charging system ii, Brake ights| (©. Empty fuel tank waming light w. Taillight . Gear selector display ¥. Reversing light |. ABS waming ight: Ant-braking vi, Exhaust pipe (mufer) system may have malfunctions; stil vi, Boot safe to drive for checking. If with vil. Number plate brake system light, stop gradually as x Rear bumper possible, get vehicle checked 2. Instrument Panel 3. Driving Controls ‘a. Fuel gauge a. Hazard ight switch . Speedometer: indicate current speed b. Wiper switch c. Odometer: Total distance travelled ©. Steering whee! since manufacturing Hom 1d. Tripmeter: indicated distance . Direction indicator switch travelled since last reset 1. Gear Lever €. Signal indicatorsfhazard ight 9g. Gear selector knob Indicators (when both fash together) fh. Handorake Tachometer: indicate revolution per |. Clutch pedal minute of engine |. Brake pedal iL Should be around 500-1000 k. Accelerator pedal ‘when idling |. nition switch (with key) Roadworthiness = Lights A functioning, aim of the heedight atthe correct height Direction Indicator Lights abil to signal your Intentions appropriately can result in an accidant = Brakes Checked as recommended, rectly any leakage of breke Mid befor it develops a major fault Tyres Inflated tothe correct pressure (ferent trom frontrear tyes, check treads >1.6mm) ‘© Wor out tyres will cause your vehicle to kid when braking hard (even if dry road) + Hom Only when necessary o prevent an accident, in working condition = Battery Socury fastened, koop batty andl contact pons clean, use rly itil water fr batery water) ~ Windscreen/Rear-screen wipers Clean reguatly, change wiper ii eaves streaks (hinder vision)= Radiator Coolant Check coolant lavel wien engine is cool, coolant resanoiris topped to correct level. = Engine Oi Check oil regulary using dipstick, change oil as recommended - Steering Checking regularly, and if out of alignment, have faut rectifed immediately ~ Filters, Spark Plugs and Fluids Regularly change as recommended, ensure fuids filed to the required levels, check windscreen water reservoir and top it up ~ Exhaust System Maintain your vehicle emissions within the acceptance levels © Check exhaust pine is not loose or leaking fumes ~ Fut Use recommended fuel, top up on time Section 6: Security Measures to prevent theft ‘About 1000 motor vehicle theft, 15000 from vehicle thefts reported annually Vehicte: mostly motorcycles, for joyrides, transportation and personal use From Vehicle: handbags, laptops, mobile phones and cashoards Most occur at car parks located in public housing estates ‘Commonly smash windscreen, window to gain entry Motoroycles Remove the ignition key even if away for a short time General Use handlebar lock, wheel lock, cable lock, brake disc lock to deter thieves Cover motorcycles with canvas, secure ends with locks Make security markings (registration number) on major parts, Wind up all windows, remove igntton key and lock all doors Ensure expensive ites (aptops, handbags etc) kept out of sight, or locked in boot Enhanoe addtional security devices - immobitzer, anti-theft system, GPS trackers Devices: whee! lock, clutch, brake locks, gear locks Maintain record of the serial numbers of valuable items Remember to switch off interior ight of carat right, Always park vehicle in a lighted area Be vigiant and wary of suspicious people lotering at carparks Section 7: Parking Signs and Markings 1 2 ‘Coupon Parking System a. HDB/URA carpark ~ carpark signboards at entrance, or along parking lots Indicates possible parking restrictions fe. max width, height or weight of vehicles) CCheok for parking hours and rates Tear of tabs to indicate year, month, day and commencement time (nearest Sin) Jtisan offence to display @ coupon with iregulariies. i. i. folded tabs instead of tearing (or reuse) Purchase from conveniance stores, supermarkets, petrol stations Display on front windscreen, drivers’ dashboard - vsibie to parking enforcement offers Expired coupons can be exchanged at HDB branch office, URA carparks dvsion Parking Signboards should indicate: Carpark Number ‘CouponvNight Parking Whether its for certain timings, or whole day Parking charges per vehicle type ‘Whether there's season parking (no night parking allows, park and ride charges) |. Lots for coupon parking marked in white, outside restricted zone