Jamaica Rode Code Test with complete
solutions
What is the first rule of the road? - Correct Answers -Keep well to the left unless you are
about to overtake or turn right
Other rules of the road - Correct Answers -1) Always be able to stop your vehicle well
within the distance from which you can see the road to be clear
2) Take special care when it is misty, or rainy, when light bad, or when roads are wet,
slippery, or otherwise dangerous
3) Go slowly on narrow or winding roads however familiar they are to you
4) The faster you are traveling the smaller is the margin of safety should an emergency
arise, and more serious must be the result of an accident
5) At nights always drive within the limit of your lights. If you are dazzled by oncoming
lights, slow down, or even stop
When should you not overtake? - Correct Answers -1) At a road junction
2) On a corner or bend
3) On the brow of a hill
4) At a pedestrian crossing
5) On a humpback bridge
6) Where the road narrows
7) Where the road is divided with in unbroken white line
When can you overtake on the left? - Correct Answers -1) On a one way road
2) At a roundabout
3) When a driver in front gives a signal that they are about to turn right
4) Passing a line of slow moving vehicles in order to clear a traffic congestion
5) Turning left at cross-roads
6) On a four lane road
After overtaking a vehicle what should you do before rejoining the line? - Correct
Answers -Check your rear view mirror.
When must you dip your lights? - Correct Answers -1) On wet roads
, 2) In brightly lit areas
3) Approaching an oncoming vehicle
4) Traveling close behind a vehicle
5) Approaching a police officer on point duty
6) At traffic lights
7) Approaching cattle
8) Ascending a hill
9) Approaching a corner or bend
Who has the right of way on a hill? - Correct Answers -The vehicle coming down, but a
heavier vehicle has the right of way up or down.
Who has the right of way at a crossing which is not controlled by police, traffic lights, or
signs? - Correct Answers -No one.
When should a driver make use of the right of way? - Correct Answers -When it is safe
to do so.
Should a driver yield the right of way if a pedestrian enters the crossing? - Correct
Answers -Yes.
What is meant by filtration? - Correct Answers -If you are held up at a road junction by a
person regulating traffic and you turn left without getting a definite signal.
What is a slip road? - Correct Answers -It is an entrance on the corner of a major
intersection which allows vehicles turning left to filter without causing inconvenience to
other vehicles crossing the intersection. This can be used on any light providing the way
is clear.
What must you do if a police instructs you to drive in the opposite direction on a one
way road? - Correct Answers -I would obey his instructions.
What should you do if you are involved in an accident? - Correct Answers -Stop. If no
policeman is on the scene give your name and address to the person having
reasonable grounds to require these particulars. Report the accident to the police within
24 hours, and produce your insurance certificate and driver's license.
Who has the right of way at a roundabout? - Correct Answers -In general there is no
right of way, you should approach with caution and give way to the vehicle on the right.
How many signs are there at a roundabout? - Correct Answers -There are four signs.
Slow, roundabout ahead, keep left, and give way.
How far should you park from a bus stop? - Correct Answers -12 m (40 feet).
How far should you park from a pedestrian crossing? - Correct Answers -12 m (40 feet).
solutions
What is the first rule of the road? - Correct Answers -Keep well to the left unless you are
about to overtake or turn right
Other rules of the road - Correct Answers -1) Always be able to stop your vehicle well
within the distance from which you can see the road to be clear
2) Take special care when it is misty, or rainy, when light bad, or when roads are wet,
slippery, or otherwise dangerous
3) Go slowly on narrow or winding roads however familiar they are to you
4) The faster you are traveling the smaller is the margin of safety should an emergency
arise, and more serious must be the result of an accident
5) At nights always drive within the limit of your lights. If you are dazzled by oncoming
lights, slow down, or even stop
When should you not overtake? - Correct Answers -1) At a road junction
2) On a corner or bend
3) On the brow of a hill
4) At a pedestrian crossing
5) On a humpback bridge
6) Where the road narrows
7) Where the road is divided with in unbroken white line
When can you overtake on the left? - Correct Answers -1) On a one way road
2) At a roundabout
3) When a driver in front gives a signal that they are about to turn right
4) Passing a line of slow moving vehicles in order to clear a traffic congestion
5) Turning left at cross-roads
6) On a four lane road
After overtaking a vehicle what should you do before rejoining the line? - Correct
Answers -Check your rear view mirror.
When must you dip your lights? - Correct Answers -1) On wet roads
, 2) In brightly lit areas
3) Approaching an oncoming vehicle
4) Traveling close behind a vehicle
5) Approaching a police officer on point duty
6) At traffic lights
7) Approaching cattle
8) Ascending a hill
9) Approaching a corner or bend
Who has the right of way on a hill? - Correct Answers -The vehicle coming down, but a
heavier vehicle has the right of way up or down.
Who has the right of way at a crossing which is not controlled by police, traffic lights, or
signs? - Correct Answers -No one.
When should a driver make use of the right of way? - Correct Answers -When it is safe
to do so.
Should a driver yield the right of way if a pedestrian enters the crossing? - Correct
Answers -Yes.
What is meant by filtration? - Correct Answers -If you are held up at a road junction by a
person regulating traffic and you turn left without getting a definite signal.
What is a slip road? - Correct Answers -It is an entrance on the corner of a major
intersection which allows vehicles turning left to filter without causing inconvenience to
other vehicles crossing the intersection. This can be used on any light providing the way
is clear.
What must you do if a police instructs you to drive in the opposite direction on a one
way road? - Correct Answers -I would obey his instructions.
What should you do if you are involved in an accident? - Correct Answers -Stop. If no
policeman is on the scene give your name and address to the person having
reasonable grounds to require these particulars. Report the accident to the police within
24 hours, and produce your insurance certificate and driver's license.
Who has the right of way at a roundabout? - Correct Answers -In general there is no
right of way, you should approach with caution and give way to the vehicle on the right.
How many signs are there at a roundabout? - Correct Answers -There are four signs.
Slow, roundabout ahead, keep left, and give way.
How far should you park from a bus stop? - Correct Answers -12 m (40 feet).
How far should you park from a pedestrian crossing? - Correct Answers -12 m (40 feet).
