Guyana Drivers' Theoretical Programme

Practice vocabulary and regulatory facts based on the Guyana Drivers' Theoretical Programme transcript, covering road laws, driving habits, and technical requirements.

Prescribed Drink-Driving Alcohol Limit

The legal limit defined as two beers or $35\,microgrammes$ of alcohol.

First Conviction Penalty (Drink Driving)

A fine of $7,500$ dollars.

Second Conviction Penalty (Drink Driving)

Disqualification from driving for a period of $12\,months$, unless the court decides on a longer period.

Third Conviction Penalty (Drink Driving)

Permanent disqualification from driving.

Registration Fee

A fee of $3,500$ dollars paid to the Police Finance Office to complete registration as a learner/driver.

Theoretical Examination Qualifying Mark

A score of $65\%$ percent required for certification.

Re-sit Examination Fee

An additional fee of $1,000$ dollars for each additional sitting of the examination after a failure.

Certificate of Fitness

A certificate issued by a Certifying Officer confirming that a motor vehicle complies with the prescribed conditions as to fitness.

Fitness Application Documents

The three documents required are (i) Revenue licence, (ii) Registration, and (iii) Certificate of Insurance.

Minimum Age for Motor Cycle License

A person must be seventeen years of age or older to apply for a license to drive a motor cycle or invalid carriage.

Minimum Age for Motor Car License

A person must be seventeen years of age or older to apply for a license to drive a motor car.

Commercial Driving Qualifications (Lorry, Hire Car, Bus)

A person must be at least $21\,years$ old, possess no less than $2\,years$ of experience with a Section 29 license, and be capable of reading and writing English.

Provisional License Duration

Unless revoked or surrendered, a provisional license remains in force for three ($3$) consecutive months from the date of issue.

Amber Light Significance

Prohibits vehicular traffic from proceeding beyond the stop line unless the vehicle is so close it cannot be stopped safely.

Flashing Red Light Significance

Indicates that vehicular traffic is required to halt at the stop line and proceed only when safe to do so.

Pedestrian WALK Signal

Consists of a lamp illuminating the word 'WALK' in white letters on a black background.

Broken Line (Road Marking)

Used for center lines on roads permitting two lanes of traffic; it may be crossed at the driver's discretion when safe.

Continuous Yellow Line

Prohibits overtaking of a moving vehicle or stopping along the road as viewed in the direction of travel.

Stop Line Width

The transverse line placed on the road surface must be $5\,inches$ in width.

Hand Signal: Slowing Down/Stopping

Extend the right arm with the palm turned downwards and move the arm slowly up and down.

Hand Signal: Turning Right

Extend the right arm and hand rigid in a horizontal position straight out from the off side of the vehicle with the palm turned to the front.

Preventable Collision

A collision in which the driver fails to do everything reasonable to prevent it.

Defensive Driving

Driving to save lives and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.

DDC Collision Prevention Formula

An approach consisting of three steps: Recognize the hazard, understand the defense, and act correctly in time.

Hydroplaning

Occurs when the tread of the tyres is not in full contact with the road, gliding instead on a layer of water or oil.

The Five (5) Cs of Defensive Driving

Care, Caution, Courtesy, Consideration, and Commonsense.

Ten to Two Position

The correct driving grip where hands are evenly balanced on either side of the steering wheel for maximum control.

Learner Driver Speed Limit

The restricted speed limit for learner drivers is $40\,km/h$.

Hand-held Mobile Telephone Penalty (First Offence)

A fine of not less than $5,000$ dollars nor more than $10,000$ dollars.

Interactive Communication Function

Includes sending or receiving oral/written messages, facsimiles, images, or providing access to the internet.