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FTT hazard perception and safe driving explained
42 FTT practice questions in this chapter · unofficial practice, not the official question bank
This is one of the largest FTT chapters in our bank, and it moves from following distance and braking into hazard perception: reading what other road users are about to do. Expect questions on a long lorry swinging out before it turns, a parked car with someone inside, a cyclist glancing over their shoulder, people stepping out around a stopped bus, and children near an ice-cream seller.
It also covers emergencies the BTT leaves out: a tyre burst, a shattered windscreen, a bonnet that flies up, controlling your speed on a long steep descent, taking a bend too fast, and how to treat a motorcyclist following you closely or coming towards you on a bend. In most of these the right answer is to stay calm, slow down smoothly and stop somewhere safe before dealing with the problem.
Sample questions, explained
12 of the 42 questions in this chapter, with the reasoning behind each answer.
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1. A front tyre bursts while you are driving. What is the right reaction?
- AHold the wheel firmly, steer against the pull, and brake gently to a stop at the side (correct answer)
- BBrake as hard as you can immediately
- CLet go of the wheel and let the car straighten itself
- DAccelerate to keep the car stable
Why: A blow-out pulls the car towards the damaged side, more strongly when it is a front tyre. Keep a firm grip, steer to hold your line, and slow down progressively.
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2. On a long, steep downhill road, what is the best way to control your speed?
- AShift to neutral and coast
- BUse a lower gear for engine braking and use the footbrake only as needed (correct answer)
- CKeep your foot on the brake pedal the whole way down
- DSwitch off the engine
Why: Relying on the footbrake over a long descent overheats the brakes and they can fade. A lower gear lets the engine hold the car back.
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3. You take a sharp bend too fast. What does centrifugal force do to your car?
- APulls it towards the inside of the bend
- BPushes it outwards, away from your intended path (correct answer)
- CMakes the brakes work better
- DHas no effect on a dry road
Why: The faster you go, and the sharper the curve, the more your car is pushed outwards. That is why you should slow down before a bend.
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4. You are passing a bus that has stopped at a bus stop. What hazard should you watch for most?
- APedestrians, especially children, dashing out from in front of the bus (correct answer)
- BThe bus reversing out of the bus stop
- CCars overtaking you on the left
- DTraffic lights changing behind the bus
Why: People getting off a bus may cross in front of it, hidden from your view. Be alert and ready to stop, especially for school children.
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5. You are slowing down to stop, and a motorcyclist is following closely behind you. What should you do?
- ABrake sharply so the rider backs off
- BSignal your intention early so the rider is not caught by surprise (correct answer)
- CSpeed up to get away from the rider
- DWave the rider past on the left
Why: Motorcyclists who tailgate risk hitting you if you stop suddenly. An early signal gives them time to slow down safely.
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6. On a bend, a motorcyclist is coming towards you from the opposite direction. What should you do?
- AMove to the centre of the road so the rider sees you
- BKeep further to your left to give the rider plenty of room (correct answer)
- CSound your horn and keep your position
- DFlash your headlights to warn the rider off
Why: Riders taking a bend may drift wide into your side of the road. Moving left gives them the space they may need.
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7. A stone hits your windscreen and it shatters while you are driving. Which of these is correct?
- ASwitch on hazard lights, slow down and stop at the side, then clear the glass using a cloth, not bare hands (correct answer)
- BKeep driving at the same speed to the nearest workshop
- CStop in your lane and punch out the glass with your hand
- DSpeed up to get away from the vehicle that threw the stone
Why: Stay calm and get off the road safely before dealing with the glass. Use a rag or cloth to remove it, then drive slowly to a workshop.
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8. At speed, your bonnet suddenly flies up and blocks your view. What should you do?
- ABrake as hard as you can at once
- BSwerve to the shoulder immediately
- CStay calm, brake smoothly and progressively, and stop at the side of the road (correct answer)
- DSpeed up so the wind pushes the bonnet back down
Why: Harsh braking or sudden steering when you cannot see could cause a crash. Slow down steadily, pull over and close the bonnet securely.
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9. Using the Traffic Police's rule of thumb, how much time gap should you keep behind the vehicle in front?
- AAt least 1 second
- BAt least 2 seconds
- CAt least 3 seconds (correct answer)
- DAt least 10 seconds
Why: Singapore now teaches a three-second rule, replacing the older two-second rule. When the car ahead passes a fixed point, you should not reach that point for at least three seconds.
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10. Compared with a dry road, roughly how far does a vehicle take to stop on a wet road?
- AAbout the same distance
- BAbout twice the distance (correct answer)
- CAbout half the distance
- DAbout ten times the distance
Why: Wet roads give the tyres less grip, so stopping distance can roughly double. Slow down and leave a bigger gap whenever it rains.
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11. Driving fast through heavy rain, your steering suddenly feels light as the tyres ride on a film of water. How should you regain control?
- AStamp hard on the brake
- BAccelerate to push through the water
- CTurn the steering wheel sharply
- DEase off and slow down with gentle on-off braking until the tyres grip again (correct answer)
Why: This is aquaplaning, and it takes away both steering and braking. Slow down gradually with intermittent braking; locking the wheels would make things worse.
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12. The rear of your car starts sliding sideways. What is the correct response?
- ATake your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid, without braking (correct answer)
- BBrake hard and hold the steering straight
- CAccelerate and steer away from the skid
- DPull the handbrake
Why: In a rear-wheel skid, lift off the accelerator straight away and steer into the skid. Braking during the correction can make the skid worse.
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