FOURTH SCHEDULE
Rule 9(2)(d) and (e)
Final driving theory test
     The Final Driving Theory Test shall be a test on the subjects stated in the following table:
SUBJECT
SUBJECT DETAIL
1.Human senses and judgment
(a)Factors of driving: perception, judgment and reaction, reaction time, eyesight and field of vision, judgment of speed and distance as well as the discrepancies caused by fatigue, alcohol and drugs.
(b)Blind spots and wheel base differential when turning.
(c)Natural forces and vehicles: the relationship between natural forces (such as centre of gravity, inertia, centrifugal force and friction) and vehicle operations.
2.Basic structure of vehicle and vehicle maintenance
(a)Basic structure of car: engine, mechanism for transmitting driving force, braking mechanism, steering mechanism and wheels.
(b)Vehicle maintenance: routine checks on steering wheel, brakes, gauges, lights, horns, indicators, wipers, mirrors, coolant, engine oil, fan-belt and tyres.
(c)Illegal modifications.
3.Pre-driving checks
(a)Checking of the position and operation of controls and instruments: adjustments of seat and mirrors, checking of gear position, fuel and the operation of brakes, etc.; driving posture and proper driving attire; driving preparation: proper physical condition, carrying of driving licence and planning of route.
(b)Safety precautions: getting in and out of vehicle, opening and closing doors, checking area around before moving off.
4.Proper handling of driving controls
(a)The proper control of —
(i)steering wheel;
(ii)brake pedal;
(iii)clutch pedal;
(iv)acceleration pedal;
(v)gear-change lever;
(vi)hand-brake.
(b)Reading of various meters and indicators.
5.Driving skill
Important safety and technical aspects of driving in various situations:
(a)moving off, stopping and parking.
(b)braking — smooth, sudden and engine braking.
(c)making left turns, right turns and U-turns.
(d)negotiating bends and curves.
(e)going uphill and downhill.
(f)driving along a straight road.
(g)positioning on the road and lane changing.
(h)driving through intersections.
(i)reversing.
(j)driving at night and in rainy weather.
(k)driving on expressways.
(l)driving with regards to the road safety of other road users (pedestrians, motorists and cyclists).
(m)driving through floods.
6.Defensive driving
(a)Definition of defensive driving.
(b)Interaction with other road users.
(c)6 positions of 2-vehicle crash.
(d)Defensive driving rules.
(e)6 adverse driving conditions.
7.General knowledge
(a)Accidents.
(b)Insurance and compensation.
(c)Breakdown.
(d)Emergency.
(e)Minor vehicle malfunctions: identification of trouble spots and remedial action.
[S 55/2012 wef 27/02/2012]