Cayman Driving Test

A vehicle coupon must be fixed to the front windshield within _ inches of the ___ edge

6, left

The owner of a vehicle must be at least __ years of age to register it

17

When a vehicle is sold, the details of the new owner must be re-registered within __ days of the transfer.

14

The Licensing Department must be informed when a vehicle is ________ or ______.

Exported or scrapped.

A vehicle may be taken out for __, __ or __ months.

3,6,12

When a vehicle is licensed, the owner must show it has...

been properly registered in his name, passed an inspection test and is insured.

Can duplicate registration documents be obtained if the original is lost or destroyed?

Yes

All vehicles and trailers must be re-inspected every __ months

12

What must not be imported?

Motorcycle sidecars

All imported vehicles and trailers must be...

inspected and obtain a certificate of roadworthiness before being used on the road.

From __ years old:

- A motor-cycle with an engine less than 125cc

- A regular car or station wagon

- A rental car

17

From __ years old:

- A pick-up truck less than three tons capacity

- Any other vehicle

18

From __ years old:

- A motor cycle with an engine exceeding 125cc

19

What are the requirements to drive a motorcycle with an engine exceeding 125?

The rider must show proof that he has ridden a smaller motorcycle (engine less than 125cc) for at least two years.

Are you allowed to drive a vehicle if you are not licensed to drive that group of vehicle or not fully covered by insurance to drive it?

No

What is the penalty for an owner of a vehicle who allows someone else to drive the vehicle?

$1500 and loss of driving license for 12 months

A person who is newly resident can obtain a full license if they take the theory test within _____

3 months.

A visitor may obtain a...

Visitor's Permit by producing a license valid in another country and paying the appropriate fee.

Can the holder of an International Driving License use it in Cayman?

Yes, for a period of 12 months.

Who does a person with a physical disability have to inform?

The licensing department

A provisional learner's license is officially limited to a period of __ months, after which it may be renewed for a further period of __ months. No renewal after this is allowed unless the applicant has taken a ___________.

6, 6, practical road test.

'L' plates must be displayed on the...

front and rear of a vehicle when, and only when, a provisional license holder is driving the vehicle.

When can vehicles be left attended with their engine running?

Vehicles must never be left unattended with the engine running.

No vehicle is permitted to stand on a path or road where...

it may cause unnecessary obstruction or danger to other persons.

All vehicles must give way to...

pedestrians on pedestrian crossings.

No vehicle may be parked:

-Within 45 feet of the APPROACH to a pedestrian crossing as indicated by the position of red studs

-Within 15 feet of a corner of a road or junction

-On a road marked with yellow lines

Goods vehicles may park along...

yellow lines for a period of 15 minutes for the purpose of loading or unloading.

No vehicle may be driven in a one way street except in the correct direction unless...

told to do so by a policeman.

All vehicles must give way to...

emergency vehicles: police, fire and ambulance.

What must vehicles do when a school bus is picking up or setting down passengers?

Stop

An overtaking vehicle must always pass on the right side unless:

- In a one way street

- When a vehicle in front is turning right

- When instructed to do so by a police officer

The tread on all tyres must have a depth of __ mm.

1

Any tyre more than __ years old should be scrapped.

10

Vehicles are not permitted to have any external light unless it is...

white, amber or red. Blue spotlights are unlawful.

What are the different colour lights used for?

Red- stop lights.

Orange- indicators.

White- reversing light.

Vehicles must have ___________ on the rear of the vehicle.

red reflectors

All lights must be _______ except the beam of a headlight may on "_____" or "______"

fixed, full, dipped

Headlights must be capable of being dipped to the ______

left.

No light other than headlights, stop-lights, hazard lights or indicators may be more than __ watts.

7

No lights may be less than __ inches nor more than __ feet from the ground.

18,4

The front windscreen may have a __-inch strip of tinted material across the top.

4

All vehicles carrying an overhanging load must carry a _________ ______ on the load where it projects outside of the profile of the vehicle.

red flag

At night, what lights must there be on a load projecting outside the vehicle?

Front- white.

Side- amber.

Back- red.

If the load projects more than __ feet over the side, the vehicle must be accompanied by a police vehicle.

3

Any window tinting, must allow __% of light transmission.

35

Speedometers must be accurate to __%.

90

A vehicle may only park in a handicapped parking space when...

they have a handicapped parking badge.

Who must wear seatbelts?

All passengers in the front and rear.

Exceptions to the seatbelt law are made for:

- A driver who is performing a manoeuvre that includes reversing.

- Those holding a medical certificate.

- Those disabled persons wearing a disabled persons seatbelt.

Infants and children under __ years of age must be in a 'carry cot' (child seat) that is restrained by a seatbelt.

2

Third Party insurance risks means...

any injury or damage to any other person or their property. A policy covering only Third Party does not cover damage to ones own vehicle or self.

Insurance companies issue temporary cover notes for a period of __ days.

15

What position do you hold the steering wheel in?

10-2

You are expected to look into your rear-view mirror at least __ times every minute or every __ seconds.

5, 12

Before turning or making a manoeuvre...

Mirror, indicator and then make the manoeuvre if it is safe to do so.

When you are driving normally you should hold the wheel in a....

relaxed manner.

If this fuel is low it can cause accidents.

Brake oil levels.

What are blindspots?

Any area behind the car that you cannot see by looking in the rear-view mirror. You can check blinspots by looking over your shoulder.

The stopping distance at 30 mph is __ feet.

75

The stopping distance at 40 mph is __ feet.

120

The stopping distance at 50 mph is __ feet.

175

It takes almost 3/4 of a second for the body to react for the...

What is this known as?

-eye to see the danger

-mind to decide some action needs to be taken

-foot to move to the brake

Thinking time

What must you do when performing an emergency stop?

Apply the footbrake and handbrake together. Apply the brakes very quickly, very firmly, increasing pressure all of the time, ensuring the wheels do not lock. Hold the wheel firmly. DO NOT swerve to avoid hitting anything.

Where/when must you stop? (6)

- At a stop sign

- At an amber (yellow) or red traffic light

- At a pedestrian crossing when someone is crossing

- If involved in an accident

- When signaled to stop by a policeman in uniform

- When a school bus is picking up or setting down passengers

At a junction where must you stop and why?

The continuous white stop lines, not next to the stop sign. If you drive over you may be hit by another vehicle. If you drive too far away it makes it difficult to see cars in the main road.

When you are turning right which lane should you be in?

The center lane/ the lane closest to the right.

What is tailgating?

Following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front

What is the two-second rule?

The minimum time gap between your car and the car in front on good, dry road conditions.

What is the four-second rule?

The minimum time gap between your car and the car in front on wet, slippery road conditions.

When entering a roundabout which cars have the right of way?

The car on the right, in the lane you intend to get into.

If you are intending to turn to the left you must approach the roundabout in the ____ lane.

left

What does a broken white line in the center of the road mean?

You may overtake with caution.

Drivers must make sure when they overtake...

there is no on-coming traffic nor is there any possibility of any on-coming traffic suddenly materializing. Also you must not overtake on a bend.

Why do you stay a safe distance behind the vehicle you want to overtake?

So you can see ahead of you.

You may turn left on a red light once...

you have come to a complete stop, and have confirmed the junction is clear and you can turn left.

What is the safest way to drive?

Defensive driving

Who must traffic lights be obeyed by?

Everyone- vehicles, pedestrians and bicycle riders.

You must not park... (10)

-beside a yellow line

-at a bus/taxi shop

-pedestrian crossing

-between the red studs and the crossing

-within 15 feet of a junction

-on a sidewalk

-on a bend or on the brow of a hill

-in a no parking area

-where there is a continuous white/yellow line in the center of the road

-at entrances to hospitals/fire stations

You can not reverse into a ____ ____ under any circumstances.

main road

The center lane is used for....

turning.

What should the center lane never be used for?

For overtaking.

When can you use a cell phone?

When you are pulled over in a safe location.

When your headlights are on full beam what colour will the lights be on the instrument panel?

Blue

Use high beams when...

oncoming vehicles are more than 500 feet away.

Use low beams when...

approaching other vehicles so you don't dazzle the drivers. Also when driving at night when there are street lights, when following another vehicle and whenever it's raining.

What do you when you drive through a large puddle?

Dry the brakes by driving slowly and gently applying brake pressure so they return to their usual efficiency.

When driving past a line of parked cars: (5)

- Drive with caution

- Check for pedestrians walking between cars

- Check for car doors opening

- Check for car doors moving off

- Check for reversing lights being lit as someone is about to move

How do you drive past obstructions on the road?

Give way to any car coming towards you and then proceed with caution.

Why do drivers use indicators?

To alert other users of his intentions.

What do you do when approaching sharp bends in the road?

- Check your mirrors carefully

- Reduce your speed on the straight road

- As you get slightly around the bend, accelerate very slightly

What causes skidding?

Mainly the driver but could be:

-Oil

-Wet roads

-Loose sand

-Braking around a bend

-Swerving

-Smooth and under-inflated tires

-Too much acceleration

How do you correct skidding?

Take your foot of the accelerator and cautiously steer the car in the direction of the skid. DO NOT brake while skidding.

What does a yellow line in the center of the road mean?

You must not park on either side of the road.

Hand signals are used when:

-You are driving in a slowly moving line and want police officers to know where you are going

-You are driving in a different direction from normal and wish to emphasize to other vehicles where you want to go.

-When your regular indicators have failed.

Hand signal meanings in a left-hand drive car:

I want to turn left = left arm extended to the left

Hand signal meanings in a right-hand drive car:

-I want to turn right = right arm extended to the right

-I want to go straight ahead = left arm bent and up

In the event of a tyre blowout:

- Don't break fiercely but concentrate on steering

- Slow down gradually by braking gently or downshifting until the car is under control

- Pull to the side of the road

What is aquaplanning?

When there is a layer of water between the tyre and the road surface.

To prevent aquaplanning:

- Check the tires are correctly inflated on a regular basis. Scan ahead for large puddles of water.

- Reduce your speed, especially during heavy rain

If aquaplanning occurs:

Decelerate and drive in a striaght direction. Never brake or swerve.