RTT chapter guide
RTT rules of the road for motorcycle riders
29 RTT practice questions in this chapter · unofficial practice, not the official question bank
Riders follow the same traffic rules as drivers, and the Riding Theory Test checks them from a rider's point of view. Our RTT questions on this topic focus on priority at junctions and roundabouts, lane use on multi-lane roads, overtaking (where it is dangerous, and what to do if the vehicle you are passing speeds up), U-turns, and giving way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
On a motorcycle a priority mistake costs more, because you are harder to see and have less protection. The riding technique itself, such as protective gear, carrying a pillion, cornering and braking, is in the separate Motorcycle Riding Skills topic.
Sample questions, explained
12 of the 29 questions in this chapter, with the reasoning behind each answer.
-
1. You are driving straight across a junction with no traffic lights and no give-way or stop sign. Who must you give way to?
- ANo one, because you are going straight
- BTraffic going straight ahead from your right (correct answer)
- CTraffic going straight ahead from your left
- DOnly vehicles larger than yours
Why: At an uncontrolled junction, a driver going straight gives way to traffic going straight from the right. If you are turning right, you must give way to even more traffic, including straight-ahead traffic from every direction.
-
2. When you approach a roundabout, which traffic normally has priority?
- ATraffic entering from your left
- BWhoever reaches the roundabout first
- CTraffic coming from your right (correct answer)
- DTraffic leaving at the next exit
Why: Slow down and give way to traffic on your right unless road markings say otherwise. Don't enter if you can see your exit is blocked.
-
3. The light turns from green to amber as you approach the stop line. What does the amber light require?
- AStop, unless you are so close to the line that you cannot stop safely (correct answer)
- BSpeed up to clear the junction before the red
- CContinue, because amber still allows you to go
- DStop immediately however close you are, even if it means braking sharply in the junction
Why: Amber means stop. The only exception is when you are already so close to the stop line that stopping would be unsafe. Accelerating to beat the red risks a red-light offence and a collision.
-
4. Overtaking is normally done on the right. In which situation may you overtake on the left?
- AWhenever the left lane is empty
- BOn a dual carriageway when you are in a hurry
- CWhen the vehicle in front is travelling below the speed limit
- DWhen the driver in front has signalled to turn right (correct answer)
Why: Passing on the left is allowed in a few cases, such as when the vehicle ahead is turning right, when you are turning left at a junction, in slow queues where the lanes on your right are slower, and on one-way streets. A dual carriageway does not count as a one-way street for this purpose.
-
5. Where should you never overtake?
- AOn a straight road with clear visibility
- BWhen approaching a pedestrian crossing (correct answer)
- COn a three-lane road with the right lane empty
- DWhen the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
Why: Do not overtake at or near pedestrian crossings, junctions, bends, the brow of a hill or double white lines. In all these places your view is limited or someone may step out.
-
6. An ambulance with its siren on comes up behind you as you approach a busy junction. What is the right response?
- AStop in the middle of the junction to let it pass
- BPull towards the nearest edge of the road and stop if needed, without blocking the junction (correct answer)
- CSpeed up and stay in front of it to clear the way
- DBrake hard right where you are
Why: Signal and move aside to the nearest edge, stopping if needed until it has passed. Never block an intersection, stop suddenly in its path, or follow it closely afterwards.
-
7. You are turning left at a signalised junction and the Green Man is showing for the road you are turning into. What must you do?
- ATurn quickly before the pedestrians step off the kerb
- BSound your horn to warn the pedestrians
- CGive way to pedestrians who are crossing (correct answer)
- DContinue, because your traffic light is also green
Why: Turning vehicles must give way to pedestrians when the Green Man is on. Wait until the crossing is clear before completing your turn.
-
8. On a road with three lanes in your direction, what is the right-hand lane intended for?
- ASlow-moving lorries
- BOvertaking and turning right (correct answer)
- CCruising at a steady speed
- DLearner drivers
Why: On a three-lane road the left lane is for slower vehicles, the centre lane for faster traffic, and the right lane for overtaking and turning right. Don't sit in the right lane unnecessarily.
-
9. At a junction with no traffic lights and no give-way or stop sign, you want to turn left. Which traffic must you give way to?
- ATraffic turning right from the opposite direction
- BTraffic going straight ahead from your right (correct answer)
- CNobody, because left turns always have priority
- DOnly traffic coming from your left
Why: At an uncontrolled junction, a left-turning driver gives way to traffic going straight across from the right. That traffic is heading into the road you are turning into, so it has priority and you must wait for a safe gap.
-
10. At an uncontrolled junction, you want to turn right. Which traffic must you give way to?
- AOnly traffic coming straight from your right
- BOnly vehicles that are larger than yours
- CStraight-ahead traffic from every direction, plus right-turners from your right and left-turners from the opposite side (correct answer)
- DNo one, as long as you signalled early enough
Why: A right turn cuts across the most traffic, so it carries the widest duty to give way. You yield to all straight-ahead traffic and to the turning movements that would conflict with yours.
-
11. You are driving round a roundabout. When should you signal left?
- AAs soon as you enter the roundabout
- BOnly if there is a vehicle behind you
- CYou do not need to signal at a roundabout
- DWhen you are about to leave by your exit (correct answer)
Why: A left signal as you approach your exit tells drivers behind you and those waiting to enter that you are about to leave. Signal early, too, whenever you change lanes inside the roundabout.
-
12. As you approach a roundabout, which of these should you do?
- AKeep your speed up so you can merge quickly
- BDecide on your exit early and get into the correct lane (correct answer)
- CWait until you are inside the roundabout to choose an exit
- DMove into the right-hand lane whichever exit you plan to take
Why: Choosing your exit early lets you slow down and settle into the right lane before you reach the roundabout. Late lane changes inside a roundabout are a common cause of collisions.
Practise all 29 RTT rules of the road questions
Unofficial practice questions written by coeprice.com. We are not affiliated with the Singapore Police Force, the LTA or any driving centre. Study the official handbook for your test.
Practise offline in the app
Steer SG for Android keeps your progress, runs full BTT, FTT and RTT mock exams, and has every question in English, 中文, Melayu and தமிழ். The official handbooks save offline too. Free, no ads.
Theory practice is on Android now, iPhone update coming soon. Unofficial practice app. Not affiliated with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) or the LTA.
Keep going
More RTT chapters
Explore COE Data
By Category