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Q: Can a Provisional Driving License (PDL) holder drive on the expressway?

No, cannot.. A PDL holder must not drive on an expressway. Being accompanied by an instructor or displaying L-plates does not remove that restriction.

Q: A probationary driver who has accumulated 13 or more demerit points within the first 12 months will

Get his/her license revoked. The first year after obtaining a licence is a probationary period. Accumulating 13 or more demerit points in that period leads to licence revocation.

Q: Your provisional driving licence has just expired

You cannot drive until you have renewed your licence. A valid licence is required before driving. Do not rely on an assumed grace period after a PDL expires; renew it before you drive again.

Q: The penalty for using mobile phone whilst driving is a fine not more than 1,000 dollars or maximum imprisonment of 6 months or both.

True, and mostlikely licence will also be revoked.. Using a mobile phone while driving can lead to prosecution, a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both; disqualification may also follow. Keep the phone away while driving.

Q: How long does the QDL Valid for (Qualified Driving Licence)?

Life Time. A Qualified Driving Licence does not have the short renewal period of a PDL; it remains valid subject to the applicable licensing requirements.

Q: To Apply for the Provisional Driving License(PDL), you must first pass

The Basic Driving Theory Test.. Passing the Basic Theory Test is required before applying for a PDL; the Final Theory Test and Riding Theory Test serve different licence pathways.

Q: The Provisional Driving Licence is valid for 6 months, can it be renewed if it is expired?

Yes. It can be renewed for another 6 months at a time.. For the question "The Provisional Driving Licence is valid for 6 months, can it be renewed if it is expired?", the correct answer is "Yes. It can be renewed for another 6 months at a time." because provisional Driving Licence could be renewed for another 6 months if first 6 months has been overdue.

Q: What does COE stand for?

Certificate of Entitlement.. Know the meaning of COE.

Licence classes, provisional driving licences, the demerit points system, suspension and disqualification.

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Licences & Penalties questions

Can a Provisional Driving License (PDL) holder drive on the expressway?

Yes, When he/she is accompanied by a qualified driving instructor.

Yes, when the L plates are displayed on the vehicle.

No, cannot. Correct answer

A PDL holder must not drive on an expressway. Being accompanied by an instructor or displaying L-plates does not remove that restriction.

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A probationary driver who has accumulated 13 or more demerit points within the first 12 months will

Be fined only

Get his/her license revoked Correct answer

Be jailed only

The first year after obtaining a licence is a probationary period. Accumulating 13 or more demerit points in that period leads to licence revocation.

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Your provisional driving licence has just expired

You can drive as there is a grace period of 1 week

You can drive as you are already a qualified driver

You cannot drive until you have renewed your licence Correct answer

A valid licence is required before driving. Do not rely on an assumed grace period after a PDL expires; renew it before you drive again.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Tailgating makes the driver in front nervous and can cause him/her to be involved in an accident. Correct answer

Tailgating is an offence and can be fined up to $5,000 and 3 demerit points.

Tailgating is not allowed on expressways especially when driving at high speeds.

Tailgating is unsafe because it pressures the driver ahead and leaves the following driver little time or space to respond to a sudden change.

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The penalty for using mobile phone whilst driving is a fine not more than 1,000 dollars or maximum imprisonment of 6 months or both.

False

True, and mostlikely licence will also be revoked. Correct answer

True, and mostlikely licence will not be revoked

Using a mobile phone while driving can lead to prosecution, a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both; disqualification may also follow. Keep the phone away while driving.

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A learner driver is allowed on the road when:

He/she has passed the Basic Theory Test(BTT)

He/she has applied for the PDL

He/she has a valid PDL and accompanied by a qualified driving instructor Correct answer

A learner must hold a valid PDL and be accompanied by a qualified driving instructor before driving on the road.

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How long does the QDL Valid for (Qualified Driving Licence)?

Life Time Correct answer

10 years

1 year

A Qualified Driving Licence does not have the short renewal period of a PDL; it remains valid subject to the applicable licensing requirements.

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To Apply for the Provisional Driving License(PDL), you must first pass

The Riding Theory Test.

The Basic Driving Theory Test. Correct answer

The Final Driving Theory Test

Passing the Basic Theory Test is required before applying for a PDL; the Final Theory Test and Riding Theory Test serve different licence pathways.

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The Provisional Driving Licence is valid for 6 months, can it be renewed if it is expired?

No, It cannot be renewed.

Yes. It can be renewed for another 6 months at a time. Correct answer

Yes. It can be renewed for another 3 months.

For the question "The Provisional Driving Licence is valid for 6 months, can it be renewed if it is expired?", the correct answer is "Yes. It can be renewed for another 6 months at a time." because provisional Driving Licence could be renewed for another 6 months if first 6 months has been overdue.

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What does COE stand for?

Certificate of Entitlement. Correct answer

Certificate of Empowerment.

Car Ownership Entitlement.

Know the meaning of COE.

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What should you do when you are pulled over by a traffic police officer?

Stay in the vehicle and be fully cooperative Correct answer

Get out of the vehicle and put your hands on the bonnet.

Make a run for it.

Cooperate safely with traffic police.

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At what age can you start to apply to get a driving license?

18 Correct answer

Know the minimum age for a Singapore driving licence.

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