Cayman Islands Driver's License & Road Safety Rules: Key Regulations & Procedures

where would the vehicle license coupon be affixed on a vehicle?

to the front windscreen within six inches of the left edge

At what age can a person legally register a motor vehicle?

17

When a vehicle is sold, the details of the new owner must be re-registered within:

14 days of the transfer

When a vehicle is scrapped or exported from the islands, who should be informed?

the listening department

A vehicle license may be taken out for:

three, six or twelve months

What three requirements must be met for a vehicle to legally operate on the road?

the vehicle must be inspected, licensed and insured

At what age must a person be to drive the following vehicles: A motor cycle with an engine exceeding 125cc a regular car or station wagon; a rental car?

17 yrs

At what age must a person be to drive the following vehicles: a pickup less than three tons capacity; any other vehicle?

18 yrs

What proof must a driver show before he is able to ride a motor cycle with an engine larger than 125cc?

that he has ridden a smaller motorcycle less than 125cc for at least two years.

Which of the following statements are correct?

The owner of a vehicle commits a serious offence if he permits a person to drive a vehicle he is not licensed to drive or insured to drive

L plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle:

only when a provisional license holder is driving the vehicle

It is permitted to leave a vehicle unattended when running:

the vehicle should never be left unattended

An overtaking vehicle must always pass on the right side of the vehicle being overtaken except:

all the above

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

all vehicles must stop until the school bus is no longer setting down passengers.

a full license will be issued for:

3 or 5 years

Which of the following adults must wear seatbelts?

all the above

Which of the following is NOT an exception in law about the wearing of seatbelts?

a woman who is more than 3 months pregnant

What is the stopping distance at 30mph?

75 feet

What is the stopping distance at 40 mph?

120 feet

What is the stopping distance at 50 mph?

175 feet

What times must you stop your vehicle?

all the above

When driving past parked cars:

Drive cautiously leaving enough room between yourself and parked cars and look for car doors opening/ pedestrians

You are in the right lane driving on a two lane road approaching on a roundabout and you want to turn left at the roundabout. You should:

indicate and go into the left lane and turn left at the roundabout

A provisional learner driver must only drive a vehicle when:

when accompanied by a person holding a license for at least 1 year for the group of vehicle being driven

When driving a motor vehicle a provisional driver is allowed to take:

only the person supervising him or her

If you begin to feel drowsy or tired when driving your motor vehicle the correct thing to do is:

full off the road at a safe place and rest

Drivers should not reverse:

Into a main road

You should not overtake:

At the approach of a junction or a brow of a hill

The highest legal speed limit in the cayman islands is:

50 mph

What is the meaning of "Tailgating"?

Driving or following too close behind vehicles

Speed bumps are:

A traffic calming measure

If you stop at a pedestrian crossing for people to cross and they refuse to cross you should:

none of the above

When driving on a single lane 2 way road and seeing an obstruction in your lane, you should:

wait until the on-coming cars have passed then indicate and go around the obstruction

When driving and approaching a traffic light that has failed you should:

be prepared to stop and give way to others vehicles

Who has the right of way at a crossroads where the traffic-lights are not working?

no one has the right of way

When driving past a line of parked cars you should:

all the above

when a driver sees someone holding a "STOP CHILDREN CROSSING" sign, the driver should:

stop

A solid white line down the centre of the road means the driver:

should not overtake

A broken white line down the centre of the road means that a driver can overtake when it is safe to do so:

true

The centre lane along West Bay Road is

turning lane

A traffic calming measure in the road is an indicator to drivers to:

reduce your speed

It is safe to use a mobile phone when driving:

When parked on the side of the road

What should a driver do when being followed by a police car or ambulance with emergency lights?

pull over and stop to allow the vehicle to pass

True or False: "L" plates are put on the front and back of a vehicle when such vehicle is being driven by a Learner driver

true

How often should a driver check the rear view mirror of a car?

every 12 seconds

Which cars should be more cautious about when approaching a roundabout?

cars approaching from the right

You are driving and you see a ball in the street, what do you do?

slow down and proceed with caution

What do you do when its raining and you have to do an emergency stop?

slam brakes and pull up hand brake

When approaching road works, what should you do?

Keep in your lane and proceed with caution

What does the broken lines in the centre of the road mean?

you may overtake with caution if necessary

When is it ok to park in a handicap space in a parking lot?

when you have handicap tag

When approaching a stop sign, what should you do?

You must stop

A single yellow line on the side of the road means:

you can off-load goods for a short period of time

A double yellow line means?

no parking