Right of way
Right of Way at Junctions for Singapore BTT
A guide to major-road priority, uncontrolled junctions, turning right, turning left, green arrows, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026. Handbook baseline: 52-56, 61.
Give way to traffic on the major road.
At uncontrolled junctions, the direction and movement of traffic decide priority.
Turning vehicles must still watch for pedestrians and cyclists.
Study cue
junctions and give-way rules
Remember
Give way to traffic on the major road.
Remember
At uncontrolled junctions, the direction and movement of traffic decide priority.
Remember
Turning vehicles must still watch for pedestrians and cyclists.
Major road questions are about priority
When approaching a major road from a minor road, the safe answer is to slow down and give way to traffic on the major road. A clear gap matters more than the learner’s desire to move quickly.
Slow down gradually before the junction.
Give way to traffic on the major road.
Proceed only when the path is safe.
Uncontrolled junctions require movement logic
At an uncontrolled junction, there may be no traffic light or sign to resolve priority. The handbook gives rules based on whether vehicles are going straight, turning right, or turning left.
Going straight: give way to traffic going straight from the right.
Turning right: give way to straight traffic from all directions and specified turning traffic.
Turning left: give way to traffic going straight from the right.
Green arrows still require checking
A green arrow permits movement in the indicated direction, but it does not remove observation. Check that oncoming traffic and the crossing path are clear before moving.
Move only in the direction shown by the arrow.
Check for oncoming traffic where relevant.
Watch for pedestrians before completing the turn.
Emergency vehicles change the plan
When an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights, give way as soon as it is safe. The correct answer does not create a second hazard by braking suddenly or swerving blindly.
Signal and move aside safely.
Do not block the emergency path.
Do not speed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle.
Scenario check
Apply the rule before you move on.
These short checks are intentionally close to how test traps feel: one detail changes the answer.
Question
You are entering a major road from a side road.
Answer
Slow down and give way to traffic on the major road.
Question
You are turning right at an uncontrolled junction.
Answer
Give way to straight traffic from all directions and the specified turning traffic.
Question
An ambulance approaches from behind with siren and lights.
Answer
Make way as soon as it is safe without creating a new hazard.
Next step
Turn this guide into active recall.
Read the related module for full explanation, then use flashcards to check whether the distinction is actually memorised.
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