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Vehicle Controls — BTT Practice Questions

Q: The lower the gear,

The bigger the power but the lower the speed. Lower gears provide more pulling power at lower road speeds. Use them when starting, climbing, descending with engine braking, or when extra control is required.

Q: The handbrake should be applied when:

Whenever your vehicle is in a stationary position.. Use the handbrake to secure a stationary vehicle, not only on slopes. It helps prevent an unattended or waiting vehicle from rolling.

Q: Which Gear has the highest Speed?

Gear 5. Higher gears provide less pulling force but allow higher road speeds at a given engine speed; fifth gear is the highest listed gear.

Q: If a child is below 8 years old, but his height is above 1.35 meters, when traveling on the road, what must he wear?

Seat belt. The child-restraint requirement is based on height: a person at least 1.35 metres tall can use a properly fitted seat belt.

Q: When is the best time to check your tire pressure?

Before leaving your home/car park.. Check tyre pressure when the tyres are cold, before driving, for the most accurate reading.

Q: Who shall wear booster seat or approved adjustable seat belt instead of wearing a normal seat belt when traveling in a vehicle?

Passengers with height below 1.35 meters. Child-restraint requirements are based on height.

Q: When your vehicle's tyre treads are worn,

The reaction distance will be the same. Tyre tread affects grip, not driver reaction time.

Q: Which of the following is the result of leaving Singapore with a fuel tank that is not at least 3/4 full?

Charged in court, fine or jail or both. Meet the required fuel level when leaving Singapore by car.

Q: What is a potential hazard when staying in your car with the engine running for prolonged periods of time?

Carbon monoxide poisoning.. Do not remain in an idling vehicle for a prolonged period.

Gears, clutch, brakes, steering, mirrors, instruments, and pre-drive checks.

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Steering Wheel Control 4 min read Manual Gears 4 min read Pedal Control 4 min read Handbrake Use 4 min read Automatic Transmission 4 min read Essential Switches 4 min read Meters And Gauges 4 min read Warning Indicators 4 min read Seats And Seat Belts 4 min read Mirrors And Blind Spots 4 min read Before Driving Checks 4 min read Moving Off And Stopping 4 min read Changing Gears On The Move 4 min read Negotiating Bends 4 min read Changing Lanes 4 min read

Vehicle Controls questions

The lower the gear,

The bigger the power and the higher the speed

The smaller the power and the lower the speed

The bigger the power but the lower the speed Correct answer

Lower gears provide more pulling power at lower road speeds. Use them when starting, climbing, descending with engine braking, or when extra control is required.

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The handbrake should be applied when:

Stopping on a slope only.

Whenever your vehicle is in a stationary position. Correct answer

Stopping at a traffic light controlled junction only.

Use the handbrake to secure a stationary vehicle, not only on slopes. It helps prevent an unattended or waiting vehicle from rolling.

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Which Gear has the highest Speed?

Gear 3

Gear 5 Correct answer

Gear 1

Higher gears provide less pulling force but allow higher road speeds at a given engine speed; fifth gear is the highest listed gear.

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If a child is below 8 years old, but his height is above 1.35 meters, when traveling on the road, what must he wear?

Child restraint

Seat belt Correct answer

Either seat belt or child restraint

The child-restraint requirement is based on height: a person at least 1.35 metres tall can use a properly fitted seat belt.

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How should a motorist hold the steering wheel?

Right hand on the steering wheel, left hand on the gear lever

In any position as long as the driver is comfortable

Both hands should keep a light grip on the steering wheel with hands at the ten-to-two position Correct answer

Keep both hands on the wheel with a light, controlled grip—traditionally ten-to-two or quarter-to-three—so you can steer accurately.

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When is the best time to check your tire pressure?

After driving and parked your car.

At a red traffic light junction.

Before leaving your home/car park. Correct answer

Check tyre pressure when the tyres are cold, before driving, for the most accurate reading.

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Who shall wear booster seat or approved adjustable seat belt instead of wearing a normal seat belt when traveling in a vehicle?

Passengers with height above 2.0 meters

Passengers with height above 1.35 meters

Passengers with height below 1.35 meters Correct answer

Child-restraint requirements are based on height.

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When your vehicle's tyre treads are worn,

The reaction distance will increase.

The reaction distance will decrease.

The reaction distance will be the same Correct answer

Tyre tread affects grip, not driver reaction time.

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Which of the following is the result of leaving Singapore with a fuel tank that is not at least 3/4 full?

Charged in court, fine or jail or both Correct answer

Charged in court

Licence revoked

Meet the required fuel level when leaving Singapore by car.

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What is a potential hazard when staying in your car with the engine running for prolonged periods of time?

Catastrophic engine failure.

Carbon monoxide poisoning. Correct answer

Wasting car battery.

Do not remain in an idling vehicle for a prolonged period.

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When should the radiator coolant level been checked?

Every day before moving off

Wait until the engine of your vehicle has cooled down. Correct answer

Immediately after you have switched off the engine.

Check coolant only when the engine is cool.

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What might happen if the steering assembly is too loose?

The vehicle may stop by itself.

The vehicle may skid all the way.

You might lose control of the vehicle. Correct answer

Keep steering components in safe condition.

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