Drivers Test Jamaica

The default speed limit where there are buildings next to the road or street lighting and there is no posted speed limit signs

The speed limit for roads without buildings or street lighting

You must give way to oncoming vehicles from the left, right or go straight

This should be done if you are on a crossroad where the light suddenly turns from green to yellow

You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, pedestrian crosswalk or curb

Check to see if the police is near then ease to the left lane.

Slow down then stop

A minimum of 5 demerit points, licence will be suspended for at least 3 months and a large fine.

a person hired to drive or bring someone to another location; a driver

any person whose size, height or build is such that the person experiences difficulty with the upper anchorage point of a seat belt

a seat belt, restraint system or other device or combination of devices, designed to diminish the risk of injury to a child, in the event of collision or of abrupt deceleration of a vehicle, by limiting the mobility of the body of the child

An entity or governmental department that issues licenses and creates rules and regulations that govern licenses and licensees.

A vehicle that is self-propelled but not operated upon rails; any mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads

the person, for the time being, in whose name any motor vehicle or trailer is registered

not aware of danger; not watchful or cautious

too much air in the tire - only center touches the roadway

being aware of potential hazards on the road and taking action to avoid them

a seat for a passenger behind a motorcyclist.

controls the direction or imparts guiding movements of the front wheels

mechanism in a manual transmission vehicle that enables a driver to shift gears; used to engage and disengage the transmission and enable smooth shifting of gears

the device used by the driver to control the speed of the vehicle

a stick with a handle that you move to change gear in a vehicle; gear shift

(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

All persons have a right to use the road for the purpose of passage.

Light at the stop light which means stop. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway

Other term for roadway.

Indicates that you can go only if the way is clear.

be ready to stop; indicates that you must stop at the stop line. You may only go if this light appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that stopping might cause an accident.

Keep well to the left unless you are about to overtake or turn right.

On a one way road, at a roundabout, when the driver in front gives a signal that he is about to turn right, passing a line of slow moving vehicles in order to clear a traffic congestion, turning left at cross-roads, on four lane road

often to see how traffic is moving behind you; this is done before rejoining the lane after overtaking a vechile

On wet roads, in brightly lit areas, approaching an oncoming vechile, approaching a police officer on point duty, at traffic lights, approaching cattle, ascending a hill and when approaching a corner or bend

The vehicle coming down, but a heavier vehicle whether up or down.

When one is held up at a road junction by a person regulating traffic and he turns left without getting a definite signal.

An entrance on the corner of a major intersection which allows vehicles turning left to filter without inconvenience to other vehicles crossing the intersection. This can be used on any light as long as the way is clear.

In built up areas, approaching a policeman on point duty, to demand free passage on the highway, when your vehicle is stationary, approaching cattle, passing parliament in session, passing a church, hospital, library or school in session

A two way road divided by a strip of land in the middle.

a blind alley or dead-end street; any situation in which further progress is impossible; an impasse; a dead end road

A green arrow which appears indicating that you may go in the direction shown by the arrow disregarding whatever other lights may be showing

The signal given by a point duty policeman to simultaneously stop vehicles approaching from in front and behind him.

The distance you should travel behind an emergency vehicle.

50km/h [about 30 m.p.h) in built up areas and 80km/h [50 m.p.h] along Highways

Time allowed to produce drivers licence when requested by the police

The main cause of skidding

This should be down after driving through water.

A driveway which is not clearly seen leading unto the roadway

To give way

The distance away you should be If you are driving behind another motorist at 50km/h

This is how close to a corner you are allowed to park

Fire brigade, an ambulance and a police vehicle with siren sounding

Reverse unto the minor road and then drive forward unto the major road

This is where it is illegal to have a red light showing

1. Keep well to the left unless you're about to overtake or turn right.

2. Always be able to stop your vehicle well within the distance from which you can see the road to be clear.

3. Take special care when it is misty or rainy, when light is bad, or when roads are wet, slippery or otherwise dangerous.

4. At nights, always drive within the limit of your lights. If you are dazzled by oncoming lights, slow down or even stop.

5. Go slow in narrow roads or winding lanes.

obey the policeman

Proceed with caution when there is no traffic near enough to cause an accident.

Merge with the traffic at a reduced speed.

In the nearest lane to the left.

Within 24 hours

The vehicle going downhill

At a pedestrian crossing, crossroad and on a humpback bridge.

Do not sound your horn and do not rev your engine unnecessarily

You may overtake if the way is clear

A place where a stream crosses the road.

It causes congestion.

Pull over to the left and stop.

Stop

Only as far as is necessary.

Drive in low gear.

80 km/h {or 50 m.p.h}

When it is safe to do so.

9 meters or 30 feet

Motorists proceed with caution.

You should not overtake.

On any light

Steer in the direction of the skid.

designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily

Ride your brake gently for a while.

deviating from the usual or more direct route

unpaved strip of land at the side of a road which is not intended for vehicular traffic.

Faulty driving and smooth tyres

The larger one

For overtaking only