final theory test

FTT – Road Safety Category

2

When driving behind a bus, you should

• keep a longer following distance.

• keep the normal following distance.

• keep more to the right to have a better view.

When you are driving along a main road, you should

• stop at every road junction before proceeding.

• accelerate through each junction.

• check every side road before you drive past them.


3

You notice a vehicle trying to pull out between a row of stationary vehicles. You should

• drive on regardless of danger ahead.

• sound the horn and maintain your speed.

• slow down and be prepared to stop.FTT – Road Safety Category

4

When you are approaching a stationary vehicle with a driver in it, you should

• drive past him quickly so as not to obstruct him.

• slow down a little because he may move out suddenly.

• drive at the same speed because it is his duty to check passing traffic.


5

When driving a car you are not familiar with, you should first test

• how fast it can go in the 1st gear.

• how much space it requires to make a turn.

• how effective its brakes are.FTT – Road Safety Category

6

Before opening your car door, you should look out for

• passers-by and other motor vehicles.

• cyclist and motorcyclist.

• all the above.FTT – Road Safety Category

7

If the foot-brake pedal moves all the way to the floor, it is a sign that the foot-brake

• is working.

• may be faulty.

• is normal.


8

If the medicines prescribe by the doctor are likely to affect your driving, you should

• drive only if someone is with you.

• not drive yourself.

• avoid driving on the expressway.


9

If you are feeling very tired and sleepy whilst driving on an expressway, you should

• make an exit and stop at a safe place to rest.

• stop at the road shoulder to rest.

• switch on hazard lights and drive slowly along the road shoulder.


10

There is a slow moving motorcyclist ahead of you. You are not sure what the rider is going to do, you should

• pass on the left.

• pass on the right.

• stay behind.FTT – Road Safety Category

11

Head-on collisions can actually happen at

• any place.

• straight road only.

• junctions and on bends only.


12

How does a school warden signals you to stop ?

• By displaying a stop sign.

• By giving you a hand signal.

• By pointing to children on the opposition pavement.


13

If you saw a sign indicating road repairs are going on, you should

• stop immediately and wait for instructions.

• slow down and watch out for traffic controllers and instructions.

• maintain the same speed.


14

What is the best choice you have to do at the first sign of drowsiness ?

• Slow down and continue at a constant speed.

• Let fresh air gets into the car and at the first opportunity, stop and rest.

• Continue to drive and try to keep awake.


15

When approaching a built-up area, you should

• drive at the same speed.

• reduce your speed.

• increase your speed.


16

When being glared or blinded by the sunlight, you should

• use a cap or hat.

• use your sun visor or wear sun glasses.

• look at the left kerb.


17

When driving a car you are not familiar with, you should check

• The light and brake.

• The steering.

• All of the above.FTT – Road Safety Category

18

When driving along, you should

• stop at every junction before proceeding further.

• accelerate to pass junctions quickly.

• check every side road before you pass them.


19

When driving pass a line of parked vehicles on the side of the road, you should

• continue driving at the same speed.

• slow down and look out for pedestrians dashing out.

• continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn.


20

When passing every side road, you should

• stop before proceeding.

• check before driving pass them.

• accelerate pass them.


21

When passing minor roads joining from the left and right, you should

• speed up.

• drive at normal speed.

• ease off the accelerator.FTT – Road Safety Category

22

When driving past a line of parked cars, you notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead, you should

• continue driving at the same speed and sound your horn.

• slow down and be prepared to stop for children.

• speed up quickly to pass the ball.


23

When you see a police officer controlling traffic at a junction, you should

• ignore him.

• obey his hand signals.

• obey the traffic light signals.


24

Where should you take particular care to look out for other motorcyclists and cyclists ?

• At junctions.

• At pedestrian crossings.

• On one-way streets.


25

Why should you look out particularly for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions ?

• They might want to turn into the side road.

• They are harder to see.

• They might not see you turn.


26

You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles ?

• Motorcycles have right of way.

• Motorcycles are small and hard to see.

• Motorcycles are usually faster than cars.


27

You intend to move out from a road side parking lot. Just before moving out, you should

• sound the horn.

• lookout for motorcyclists passing you.

• change down to first gear.


28

You see a pedestrian with a white walking stick. This means that the person is

• physically disabled.

• blind only.

• deaf only.


29

FTT – Competency Category

30

As vehicle speed increases, your field of vision would be

• reduced.

• remained the same.

• increased.

When driving, your arms should be

• straighten.

• slightly bent.

• bent at 90 degree.


31

When changing gear, you should look

• down at the gear lever.

• at the road ahead.

• down at the clutch pedal.


32

The correct way of braking is to

• press the brake pedal early and hard and then reduce pressure gradually.

• press the brake pedal late and hard until the vehicle comes to a stop.

• press hard on the brake and clutch pedal together till vehicle stops.


33

Before making a left turn in a narrow course, you should position your car

• more to the left.

• more to the right.

• at the centre of the course.


34

If you see an oily patch on the road, you should

• slow down.

• speed up.

• avoid it if possible.FTT – Competency Category

35

If you cannot steer straight because the road surface is not even, you should

• loosen your grip on the steering wheel.

• increase speed.

• reduce speed.FTT – Competency Category

36

The main cause of brake fade is

• The brakes overheating.

• Air in the brake fluid.

• The brakes out of adjustment.


37

To test if the brakes are working properly, you should let the car move slowly then

• jam hard on the brakes.

• step on the foot brake.

• step on the clutch pedal.


38

When the accelerator pedal is released, there will be

• a reduction in the engine revolutions.

• an increase in the engine revolutions.

• no change in the engine revolutions.


39

When turning left in a narrow course you should position your vehicle

• more to right.

• more to the left.

• in the centre of the course.


40

When you turn your steering to the right, which way do your wheels turn ?

• To the left.

• To the right.

• To the left then to the right.


41

When your vehicle pulled strongly to one side while driving, you should

• grip the steering wheel firmly and pull up slowly to the side of the road.

• apply the handbrake to stop the vehicle.

• grip the steering wheel and continue on at a normal speed.


42

Which statement about steering is true ?

• You must keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.

• You can place your hands at any position as long as you are comfortable.

• You should not take both hands off the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.


43

While driving you should hold the steering wheel at

• 'ten-to-two' position.

• any position.

• the most comfortable position.


44

You are travelling along an expressway . You decided that you need a rest, you should

• stop on the road shoulder.

• leave at the next exit.

• park on the slip road.


45

You should adjust your _________ so that all controls can be reached without having to stretch.

• seat belt.

• eye-sight.

• driver seat.FTT – Competency Category

46

You should use the right foot to control the

• clutch and rear brake.

• foot-brake and accelerator.

• gear lever and accelerator.


47

You should wear suitable shoes when driving to

• prevent wear of the pedal.

• maintain control of the pedal.

• enable you to adjust your seat.


48

FTT – General Category

49

When driving, your arms should be

• straighten.

• slightly bent.

• bent at 90 degree.


50

The handbrake of a car acts

• Only on the rear wheels.

• Only on the front wheels.

• On both the front and rear wheels.


51

The handbrake is used

• When driving up a hill.

• To control the speed of the car.

• When the car is stationary during stopping, waiting and parking.


52

When your car breaks down on an expressway, a red triangle breakdown sign should be placed

• on the top of your car.

• beside your car.

• at least 20 metres behind your car.


53

Some of the common vehicle defects that can cause accidents are

• faulty seat belts, seats, child restraint and alarm system.

• faulty tyres, brakes, shock absorbers and windscreen wipers.

• dull paint, dented bumpers and old seats.


54

Accident with vehicle from the side can happen at

• straight road and bends only.

• car park and roundabout only.

• intersection, roundabout, where two roads merge and car park exists.


55

The handbrake is used when

• going downhill.

• stopping and waiting at a traffic light junction.

• driving on a wet surface.


56

The minimum legal insurance coverage required to drive on the road is

• third party risk.

• third party risk, fire and theft.

• fully comprehensive.


57

What should you use the horn for ?

• to signal your annoyance.

• to greet other road users.

• to warn others of danger.


58

What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision ?

• Anti-lock brakes.

• A collapsible steering wheel.

• A properly adjusted head restraint.


59

Which wheels turn when you turn the steering wheel ?

• The front wheels.

• The back wheels.

• Both the front and back wheels.


60

While driving and your windscreen is shattered, you should

• apply emergency brake to stop immediately.

• slow down and stop at the road side to remove the shattered screen.

• drive at normal speed to a workshop.


61

Your overall stopping distance will be longer when driving

• in the rain.

• at night.

• in strong wind.


62

Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking, you should

• change the tyres around.

• pump the pedal when braking.

• consult your mechanic as soon as possible.

FTT – Traffic Rules and Regulations

63

During weekdays (Monday to Friday) in the morning, vehicles other than omnibuses are not allowed to enter the bus lane from

• 7.00 am to 9.00 am.

• 7.00 am to 9.30 am.

• 7.30 am to 9.30 am.


64

In a car equipped with rear seat belt, a child under 8 years old in the rear seat should

• sit between adult passengers.

• have a soft cushion behind him/her.

• use a child restraint.


65

Hand Signals given by Police officers directing the flow of traffic over-rules

(A) Road signs and road markings only.

(B) Traffic light signals and traffic regulations only.

(C) Both A and B.


66

On weekdays, you are not allowed to use the bus lane in the evening from

• 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

• 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm.

• 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm.


67

Are you permitted to make a U-turn at traffic lights ?

• No, unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection.

• Yes, at all times.

• Yes, if there is no danger of colliding with another vehicle.


68

What could be the penalties for driving over the speed limit ?

• Fines, demerit points and possibly loss of driving licence.

• Fines only.

• A letter of warning and fines.


69

When the amber light flashes continuously and there is a policeman standing in the middle of the junction, you should

• proceed on as the light is going to change.

• proceed on and give way to traffic on the right only.

• be cautious and follow the direction given by the policeman.


70

You can drive on the bus lane

• When all other lanes are occupied.

• Outside the restricted hours.

• When passing another vehicle on the left.

FTT – Animation

71

When passing the stationary bus at the bus-stop, you should

• sound the horn to warn the bus driver of your presence.

• speed up to overtake the bus before it moves off.

• slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrian who may cross the road in front of the bus.

Video 00358

FTT – Animation

72

Both the van and the car are entering a car park, the car should not overtake the van

• Because of the centre white line.

• Because of the double yellow line.

• Because it is not safe to do so.

Video 00361

FTT – Animation

73

In the situation as shown, the motor car should

• slow down and turn after the motorcyclist.

• speed up and turn before the motorcyclist reaches the junction.

• turn side by side with the motorcyclist.

Video 00464

FTT – Animation

74

In a traffic hold-up situation as shown, vehicle X should

• leave some space for vehicle Y to move out.

• move to the position "Z”.

• turn left instead.

Video 00503

FTT – Animation

75

Before turning right at this intersection, you should

• stop to ensure safety.

• wait for the green traffic signal light to come on.

• not stop or wait for the green traffic signal light to come on.

Video ID 1040

FTT – Animation

76

Both cars are turning right at this intersection. What path should they take ?

• Both cars pass in front of each other.

• Pass behind each other.

• Choose either depending on the traffic flow.

Video ID 1046

FTT – Animation

77

Car A intends to pass a lorry B. Car A should

• pass the lorry B after the junction.

• speed up to pass lorry B on the left.

• pass the lorry B on the right.

Video ID 1048

FTT – Animation

78

Car A is about to make a U-turn, Car A should

• give way to car B.

• not give way to car B.

• turn along with car B.

Video ID 1050

FTT – Animation

79

Car A is slowing down or stopping. What should Car B do ?

• Sound the horn to alert pedestrians who may be crossing the road.

• Reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary.

• Accelerate to pass the pedestrian crossing quickly.

Video ID 1051

FTT – Animation

80

In this scenario the car that is going straight should

• overtake by the left quickly before the junction.

• slow down and let the lorry turn.

• speed up and overtake.

Video ID 1086

FTT – Animation

81

What is the main hazard shown in this scenario ?

• Cars turning right ( A ).

• Parked vehicle at the junction ( B ).

• The cyclist crossing the road ( C ).

Video ID 1216

FTT – Animation

82

When Car A is making a left turn, car B's left turn signal is on. What should car A do

• Move out slowly and turn.

• Turn immediately.

• Wait until Car B has turned left.

Video ID 1259

FTT – Animation

83

When the car from the side road does not give way to you, you should

• sound the horn to stop the car from coming out.

• quickly switch to the right lane to pass the junction.

• slow down and allow the car to proceed.

Video ID 1371

FTT – Animation

84

When the oncoming car at the bend has gone across the centre white line on the road towards your direction, you should

• sound the horn and flash your headlight to give warning.

• slow down and move over to the left side of the road.

• brake hard and stop your car immediately.

Video ID 1378

FTT – Animation

85

When approaching this junction, you should

• turn left only.

• either go straight or turn left.

• go straight, and turn left or right.

Video ID 1407

FTT – Animation

86

When you approach this junction, you should

• turn right.

• stop, check and turn left only.

• need not stop if no oncoming traffic.

Video ID 1408

FTT – Animation

87

Which lane should Car A turn into ?

• Lane C or D.

• Lane B or C.

• Lane C.

Video ID 1471

FTT – Animation

88

Which lane should Car Y turn into ?

• Lane 1.

• Lane 2.

• Lane 3.

Video ID 1473

FTT – Animation

89

Which road user has caused a hazard ?

• The parked car ( A ).

• The pedestrian walking along the road ( B ).

• The moving car ( C ).

Video ID 1513

FTT – Alcohol / Road Safety

90

How does alcohol affect you ?

• It reduces your concentration.

• It increases your awareness.

• It improves your co-ordination.


91

Drink driving

• Will not affect your reaction time.

• May affect your reaction time.

• May cause you to react faster.


92

Which of the following statements on alcohol and driving is true ?

• It is safe to drive as long as you think you are not drunk.

• It is unsafe to drive after consuming alcohol.

• It is safe to drive one hour after having the last drink.


93

A person will be disqualified from driving if he is caught

• Driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg of alcohol/100ml of blood.

• Failing to obey a 'Stop' traffic sign.

• Failing to give way to an ambulance with its siren on.


94

A driver caught with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood will

• have to pay a fine.

• be charged in court.

• be jailed.


95

After consuming alcohol, you should

• not drive.

• drive slowly.

• drive at normal speed.


96

Any person caught driving with blood alcohol content which exceeds the prescribed limit will

• have to pay a fine.

• be charged in court.

• be given a warning.


97

Drink driving may cause

• Reduce the co-ordination of the control of vehicle.

• Faster reaction.

• Increase alertness.


98

Drinking and driving may cause

• Increase confidence.

• Loss of proper control of the vehicle.

• Greater awareness of danger.


99

Generally a small amount of alcohol can make you less safe on the road.

• True.

• False.

• Not true, if you were an experience driver.


100

How does the consumption of alcohol affect a person's driving ?

• It enables the driver to make better judgements.

• It enables the driver to have better vision of the road.

• It reduces the driver's reaction.


101

If you failed to have a proper control of your vehicle, you could be charged for ___________ even though your blood alcohol content is below the legal limit.

• careless driving.

• drink driving.

• reckless driving.


102

If you consume alcohol, you should

• have a coffee then drive home.

• go home by public transport.

• drive home carefully.


103

If you had too much alcohol

• Your ability to drive is impaired.

• Your reactions are better.

• Your vision is improved.


104

If you intend to drive after attending a function, you should

• avoid mixing your alcoholic drinks.

• avoid drinking alcohol.

• drink coffee before drinking alcohol.


105

The penalty for a repeat drink driving offender is

• fine, disqualification and a mandatory jail sentence.

• disqualification only.

• fine and disqualification only.


106

Drink driving can contribute to accidents because

• Drivers' judgement is impaired.

• Drivers take shorter time to react.

• Drivers' vision is improved.


107

What advice should you give to a driver who has a few alcoholic drinks at a party ?

• Drive home carefully and slowly.

• Go home by public transport.

• Wait a short while and then drive home.


108

Which of the following sentences is true ?

• Alcohol makes you a better driver.

• Alcohol has no effect on the way you drive.

• Alcohol slows down your reactions when driving.


109

Which of the following statement on alcohol is true ?

• You may decline a breath or blood test.

• Alcohol will not be detected by the breath test after peppermints have been eaten.

• Even a small amount of alcohol tends to increase the chance of an accident.


110

Which of these can affect your reaction time ?

• Drugs.

• Contact lenses.

• Tinted windows.

FTT – Blind Spots / Road Safety

111

To check 'blind spot' when driving, you must

• turn your head and look over your shoulder.

• turn your head and look into the wing mirrors.

• turn your head and look into the rear-view mirror.


112

Before changing lanes, you should check your blind spots by

• looking into the rear view mirror.

• looking over your shoulder.

• looking at the side mirrors.


113

Blind spots' of a vehicle is an area which cannot be viewed by

(A) The rear view mirror.

(B) Left and right wings mirrors.

(C) Both A and B.


114

Motorcyclists will often look over their right shoulder just before turning right. This is because

• they need to listen for following traffic.

• they need to check for traffic in their blind area.

• looking around helps them balance as they turn.


115

Before you make a U-turn on the road, you should check your blind spot by

• looking at the rear view mirror.

• looking over your shoulder.

• looking at the side mirrors.


116

It is important to check the 'blind spot' before

• changing lanes.

• changing gear.

• slowing down.

FTT – Two-second Rule / Road Safety

117

The 'Two-second Rule' is a sufficient distance between your vehicle and the car in front when road condition is

• wet.

• good.

• hazy.


118

You are on a clear and open road in good weather condition, the distance between you and the vehicle in front should be

• one car's length.

• two car's length.

• a two second time gap.


119

The 'Two-second Rule' is a simple check to ensure

• a safe distance for you to move off from a junction.

• a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

• a safe length of time to signal before your manoeuvre.


120

When you are following another vehicle on a wet road, you should keep

• 2 seconds behind.

• more than 2 seconds behind.

• less than 2 seconds behind.


121

The 'Two-Second Rule' of safe following distance applies to all vehicles travelling at

• slow speed only.

• fast speed only.

• any speed.


122

In order to avoid an accident with the vehicle in front while driving under normal conditions you should use the

• 'Two-second rule'.

• 'Four-second rule'.

• 'Two metre rule'.


123

The 'two-second rule' is used in normal driving situation at

• certain speed only.

• all speed.

• fixed speed only.

Demerit Points - FTT / Traffic Rules and Regulation

124

You will not be allowed to apply for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) if you have

• 6 demerit points.




125

You will not be allowed to take your driving test if you have





126

A person will not be allowed to register for a test if he has accumulated





127

You will not be allowed to apply for a driving test date if you have





128

A driver with more than a year experience will be suspended from driving if within a period of 24 months, he has accumulated





129

A qualified driver with more than 1 year driving experience will be suspended from driving if he has accumulated

• 12 demerit points within 12 months.

• 24 demerit points within 24 months.

• 36 demerits points within 36 months.


130

A driver will have to sit and pass the driving test again if he is suspended from driving for

• 6 months.

• 8 months.

• 12 months.


131

If your driving licence is revoked, you may apply again for a licence after a period of

• 1 year.

• 2 years.

• 3 years.


132

The period of 'probation' for a newly qualified driver is

• 1 year.

• 2 years.

• 3 years.


133

If you accumulate 13 or more demerit points within a year of passing the test

• you have to pay a heavy fine.

• your licence will be revoked.

• your 'probation' period will be extended.


134

A new driver's licence will be revoked on accumulation of 13 demerit points

• 12 months from the date of the grant of the licence.




135

If you have 13 or more demerit points within a year of passing the test you will

• be suspended for 6 months.

• be suspended for 1 year.

• have your licence revoked.


136

A new driver's licence will be revoked if within a year of passing the test, he has accumulated

• 13 driving demerit points.




137

A driver with more than 12 months driving experience will be suspended from driving, if he has accumulated





138

A new driver caught not displaying the 'Probation Plate' twice would

• have to pay fine.

• have his licence be revoked.

• be suspended for 6 months.


139

You are not allowed to book for a driving test, if you have accumulated




FTT – Emergency Vehicle / General

140

When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should

• stop immediately where you are in order to make way.

• pull over to the left or right side of the road.

• sound your horn to warn the front vehicles to speed up.

141

When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle but are not sure where it is coming from, you should

• continue to drive at the same speed.

• move to the side and stop if necessary.

• drive faster so as not to obstruct the emergency vehicle.


142

You should give way to emergency vehicles approaching from behind by

• slowing down.

• moving to the side.

• driving faster.


143

When an emergency vehicle behind you sounds its siren, you should

• slow down quickly.

• pull to the side and stop if necessary.

• increase your speed.


144

If a fire engine behind you sounds the siren, you should

• continue at normal speed.

• move to the side, slow down or stop if necessary.

• increase your speed and move to the side.


145

On a one way street, you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle behind you, you should

• give way by moving to the left only.

• give way by moving to the left or right.

• stop immediately.


146

What must you do when a police vehicle with its siren on is behind you ?

• Continue to drive as normal.

• Slow down and move to the side.

• Speed up.


147

When being followed by a police vehicle with its siren on, you should

• accelerate quickly to get away from it.

• pull over safely, as soon as possible to let it pass.

• brake quickly and stop to let it pass.


148

When you cannot confirm the direction of the approach of an emergency vehicle, you should

• maintain your speed and position.

• increase the speed of your vehicle.

• slow down your speed and move to the left lane.


149

While driving and you hear the siren of an ambulance behind you, you should

• stop immediately to let the ambulance overtake or pass.

• keep left, slow down and stop if necessary.

• speed up in order not to obstruct the ambulance.


150

The safe following distance is

• 1 car-length for every 5 km/h of your speed.



FTT – Following Distance / Road Safety

151

When passing a parked vehicle, you should leave a safe gap of at least

• 0.3 metre between your vehicle and the parked vehicle.




152

When pedestrians are facing traffic on a road without pavement, vehicle should keep a gap of at least

• 0.5 metre from the pedestrian.

• 0.75 metre from the pedestrian.

• 1 metre from the pedestrian. FTT – Following Distance / Road Safety

153

When pedestrians are facing away from traffic, vehicles should keep a gap of at least

• 0.5 metre from the pedestrians.

• 1 meter from the pedestrians.

• 1.5 metres from pedestrians. FTT – Following Distance / Road Safety

154

When another vehicle is following close behind, you should

• move to the left and allow the vehicle behind to overtake.

• drive faster so as not to obstruct the vehicle behind.

• ignore the vehicle if you are travelling at the legal maximum speed.


155

The safe following distance between the front vehicle and your vehicle is

• one car length for every 5 km/h.




156

The term 'Tailgating' means

• Reversing into a vertical parking lot.

• The dangerous practice of following another vehicle too closely.

• Parking at the tail end of the gate or entrance.


157

On rainy day, you should

• drive at a normal speed.

• drive as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

• reduce your speed and keep a longer following distance from the front vehicle.


158

One of the reasons for you to have an accident with the vehicle you are following is that you

• follow too closely to the vehicle in front.

• follow the vehicle in front with too wide a gap.

• suddenly slow down and stop.


159

The most likely reason for the vehicle from behind to hit you is that

• It has bald tyres.

• It follows too closely behind you.

• The driver is still under probation.


160

When being tailgated by a motorcyclist, you should

• jam your brakes as a warning.

• drive faster to increase the gap.

• slow down and assist it to pass you. FTT – Following Distance / Road Safety

161

When someone follow closely behind you, he is telling you to

• drive faster.

• move over and let him pass.

• race with him.


162

After driving through flood the brakes may malfunction. In order to correct this, you must

• stop the vehicle on a slope to allow water to flow out from the brakes.

• pump the brake pedal repeatedly to dry the brakes.

• drive at normal speed to spin-dry the brakes.

FTT – Flood / General

163

After you have driven through a flood, you should check

• your lights.

• your brakes.

• your tyres.


164

After your vehicle passed through a flood, you should

• stop on a slope to drain water out of the brakes.

• drive faster to allow the brakes to dry quickly.

• apply intermittent braking to dry the brake drums at low speed.


165

How should you deal with floods ?

• Drive through as fast as possible to avoid stopping.

• Drive through slowly in 1st gear.

• Drive through in the highest gear.


166

If you are in doubt of the depth of flood water (whether passable to vehicles), you should

• drive through slowly.

• drive through as quickly as possible.

• take an alternative route. FTT – Flood / General

167

To drive through a flood, you should increase acceleration and

• change to a lower gear.

• change to a higher gear.

• apply half clutch.


168

When approaching a road that is flooded but passable to vehicles, you should

• engage a higher gear to go through the flood.

• engage a lower gear to go through the flood.

• drive through as fast as possible.


169

When driving in heavy rain and passing through water, you should gently test your

• horn .

• brakes from time to time.

• signals.


170

An automatic car has ___ foot pedal/s

• one.

• two.

• three.

FTT – ATV

171

An automatic car has two foot pedals

• The brake and clutch pedals.

• The accelerator and brake pedals.

• The clutch and accelerator pedals.

FTT – ATV

172

As you approach a bend, an automatic car will sometimes 'change up' because there is less pressure on the accelerator. To prevent this happening, you should

• slow down before the bend and accelerate gently as you turn.

• brake as you go round the bend.

• brake and accelerate at the same time.

FTT – ATV

173

Automatic cars have a device called a kickdown. Its function is to

• select a higher gear.

• select a lower gear manually.

• provide quick accelerations when needed.

FTT – ATV

174

Cars fitted with automatic transmission, select the gear depending on the speed and the load on the engine. They therefore have no

• brake pedal.

• clutch pedal.

• accelerator pedal.

FTT – ATV

175

In which position should the gear selector be when you are starting the engine ?

• 1st gear.

• Park.

• Drive.

FTT – ATV

176

When driving an automatic car, you would select a lower gear

• to control speed when going down a steep hill.

• to slow the car down in normal driving.

• before stopping.

FTT – ATV

177

When driving an automatic car, you would select a lower gear

• to slow the car down in normal driving.

• when going uphill.

• before stopping.

FTT – ATV

178

When driving an automatic vehicle, which foot would you use for the brake ?

• The left foot.

• The right foot.

• Either foot.

FTT – ATV

179

When starting the engine (automatic), the gear selector should be in

• Park (P) or Neutral (N) position.

• Reverse (R) position.

• Drive (D) position.

FTT – ATV

180

When entering the expressway, vehicles on the left lane

• should adjust their speed in order to merge in smoothly.

• must not slow down or stop.

• must stop at the dotted line.

FTT – Expressway / Competency

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181

The right-most outer lane of the expressway is meant for

• emergency vehicles and overtaking.

• vehicles travelling at the maximum speed limit.

• slow moving vehicles.


182

A basic rule when driving on an expressway is

• to use the lane that has least traffic.

• to keep to the left lane unless overtaking.

• always use the road shoulder.


183

If you missed the exit on an expressway, you should

• stop and wait for a chance to reverse back to the exit.

• carry on driving to the next exit.

• reverse as quickly as possible so as not to create confusion.


184

On a three-lane expressway which lane should you normally use ?

• Left.

• Right.

• Centre.


185

On an expressway with more than two lanes, the extreme right lane is for

• fast moving vehicles only.

• overtaking.

• vehicles travelling at the maximum speed limit of the road.


186

On the expressway, what kind of drivers pose a serious hazard ?

• Drivers who maintain a constant speed of 90 km/h.

• Pick-up and van drivers.

• Drivers who hog the centre lane at 40 km/h and slower.


187

On the expressway if the road is clear, you should

• keep to the left lane.

• keep to the extreme right lane.

• drive in the centre lane.


188

On the expressway, you should

• overtake by the extreme left lane.

• keep to the extreme right lane if you are on maximum speed.

• keep to the left lane if the road ahead is clear.


189

To drive within the speed limit on an expressway, you should

• drive slower than vehicles on your left or right.

• glance at your speedometer at regular intervals.

• not overtake other vehicles.


190

What is the name of the lane in which you adjust your speed before joining the expressway ?

• The road shoulder.

• The deceleration lane.

• The acceleration lane. FTT – Expressway / Competency

191

When entering an expressway, you should

• slow down to a speed suitable for joining the expressway.

• build up your speed to merge smoothly into the traffic stream.

• slow down and stop if necessary before joining the expressway.


192

When joining the expressway, you should


• always give way to traffic already on the expressway.

• stop at the end of the acceleration lane.


193

When leaving the expressway, you should


• come to a stop before leaving the expressway.

• move to the left lane well before the exit.


194

When travelling on the expressway, you should

• overtake other vehicles by the extreme left lane.

• keep to the extreme right lane.

• refrain from using the extreme right lane.


195

Which of the following situations always cause traffic to slow down on an expressway ?

• Slow moving vehicles occupying the left lane.

• Slow moving vehicles fail to keep left.

• Fast moving vehicles occupying the outer lane.


196

Which of the following vehicles is prohibited on the expressway ?

• Prime mover.

• Crane.

• Army truck.


197

Who is prohibited to drive on the expressway ?

• Motorcycle riders on probation.

• Motorcycle riders with side – cars.

• Motorcar probationary driving licence holders.


198

Your vehicle has a puncture on the expressway. What should you do ?

• Drive slowly to the workshop.

• Pull up on the road shoulder.

• Stop in your lane and switch on the hazard lights.


199

Before reaching a junction, you should

• form up into the correct lane which you intend to travel.

• sound your horn to caution other road users.

• speed up so as not to cause a traffic jam.

FTT – Lane Discipline / Road Safety

200

On a two-lane carriageway, you should

• keep to the left lane.

• keep to the outer lane.

• not overtake another vehicle.


201

Switching lanes suddenly or abruptly will

• improve the flow of traffic on the road.

• cause inconvenience and danger to other motorists.

• cause wear and tear to the vehicle.


202

To maintain good lane discipline, you should

• form up correctly into the intended lane before reaching the junction.

• drive between lanes so that you can switch lane easily.

• follow closely to the vehicle in front.


203

Under what circumstances you may not follow the 'keep left rule' ?

• When travelling at the maximum speed limit of the road.

• When traffic is light.

• When your path is obstructed. FTT – Lane Discipline / Road Safety

204

When driving along a two-way street, you should

• always keep near the centre line of the road.

• not cross the centre line at bends.

• not overtake at all times.


205

When turning right at a one-way street, you should position your vehicle

• in the right hand lane.

• just left of the centre of the road.

• in any lane depending on the traffic conditions.


206

You are driving on a three-lane carriageway at 80 km/h. There is no traffic ahead. Which lane should you use ?

• Any lane.

• Middle lane.

• Left lane. FTT – Lane Discipline / Road Safety

207

To assist braking when you are travelling downhill, you should use

• the front brakes only.

• both the front and rear brakes only.

• both the front, rear brakes and engine brake.

FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

208

When the clutch pedal is depressed

• Engine-brake will no longer be effective.

• Engine-brake will be effective.

• Brake linings will be burnt.


209

When you have completed changing up to the 5th gear, you should

• depress the clutch pedal slightly.

• rest your left foot on the clutch pedal.

• rest your left foot on the floor board. FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

210

To change gear, the correct way is to

• release the accelerator, depress the clutch and engage the gear.

• depress the accelerator and the clutch together and engage the gear.

• pump the clutch pedal a few times and engage the gear.


211

You should use the engine-brake when

• going down a long steep slope.

• going up a steep hill.

• driving on a level road.


212

When you use engine-brake with the 3rd gear, its effectiveness will be

• greater than with the 2nd gear.

• the same as with the 2nd gear.

• lesser than with the 2nd gear. FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

213

It is better to use engine-brake rather than foot-brake when driving down a long steep slope because

• the brake linings will not overheat.

• you will save petrol.

• your battery will last longer.


214

When you want to make a left turn, you should slow down and change to 3rd or 2nd gear

• before you begin the turn.

• while you are turning.

• after turning.


215

The effectiveness of engine brake with a 3rd gear is

• greater than 2nd gear.

• the same with the 2nd gear.

• lesser than 2nd gear. FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

216

Braking is more effective when you depress the brake pedal

• with the gear engaged.

• with the clutch depressed.

• with the gear lever in 'Neutral'.


217

A lower gear has

• more power and less speed than a higher gear.

• more speed and less power than a higher gear.

• less power and less speed than a higher gear.


218

Before you start the engine (manual car) you must always check that

• the gear lever is in 1st gear.

• the gear lever is in neutral.

• the gear lever is in reverse.


219

Compared to a higher gear, a lower gear has

• more power but lesser speed.

• more power and higher speed.

• less power and lesser speed.


220

If you were travelling at 80 km/h on a clear road, which gear would you most likely select ?

• 2nd gear.

• 3rd gear.

• 4th gear or 5th gear. FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

221

Less braking effort is required when you stop your vehicle using

• 2nd gear.

• 3rd gear.

• 4th gear.


222

To assist braking when you are travelling downhill, you should use

• the foot brake only.

• the foot and handbrakes.

• the foot brake and engine brake. FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

223

Using engine brake when travelling down slope would prevent

• over heating the brake linings.

• your tyres from wearing out too soon.

• damage to the brake system.


224

We should use engine-brake when travelling downhill because

• the brake linings will not over-heat and fade.

• the engine is more durable than the brake linings.

• the gears are more durable than the brake linings.


225

What is the correct footwork when changing from 2nd gear to 3rd gear ?

• Release the accelerator pedal and depress the clutch pedal at the same time.

• Depress the accelerator and clutch together.

• Depress the clutch pedal while keeping the accelerator on hold.


226

When making a 'U' turn, which gear would you most likely use ?

• 1st or 2nd gear.

• 3rd or 4th gear.

• 5th gear.


227

When the clutch pedal is depressed

• Engine brake is effective.

• Engine brake is not effective.

• Engine will stall.


228

When the engine is producing a knocking sound, it means

• The vehicle is going too slow for the gear in use.

• The clutch is depress.

• The clutch is in the half clutch position.


229

Which gear gives you the most torque ?

• 1st gear.

• 2nd gear.

• 3rd gear.


230

Which gear has more power (torque) ?

• 2nd gear.

• 3rd gear.

• 4th gear.


231

Which statement is correct ?

• You should change down to an appropriate gear before taking a corner.

• Tailgating means you are at a safe distance behind another car.

• Engine braking will cause your vehicle to go faster.


232

You need more braking effort when stopping your vehicle in

• 2nd gear.

• 3rd gear.

• 4th gear. FTT – Gear / Engine brake / Competency

233

You should use 'engine brake' to assist you when

• travelling long distances.

• travelling down a steep slope.

• you want to save fuel.


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