Jamaica driving test (Answered) Complete Verified Solution

Jamaica driving test (Answered) Complete Verified Solution coasting The driver of any motor vehicle, when traveling down a hill, must not coast with the gears or transmission of the vehicle in neutral. slip road a short road on which vehicles join or leave a main road What is the first rule of the road Keep well to the left unless you are about to overtake or turn right When should you not overtake? At a road junction, on a corner or bend, on the brow of a hill, at a pedestrian crossing, on a hump-back bridge, where the road narrows, or where the road is divided with an unbroken white line When the road is divided into three lanes and there is no other marking or direction, what is the center lane used for? For overtaking only How close to a fire hydrant are you allowed to park? 9m (30 feet) When do you overtake on the left On a one way road, at a roundabout when a driver in front gives a signal that he is about to turn right, passing a line of slow moving vehicles in order to clear traffic congestion, turning left at cross roads, on a four lane road After overtaking à vehicle what should you do before rejoining the line? Check your rear view mirror If two vehicles of different sizes meet on a hill, which one had the right of way? The larger one Give two causes of skidding Faulty driving, smooth tyres If you wish to turn with when traveling on a one way street, what should you do? Keep to the right of the road What is a soft shoulder The unpaved side of the road which is not intended for vehicular traffic When must you dip your lights On wet roads, in brightly lit areas, approaching an oncoming vehicle, approaching a police officer, on point duty, at traffic lights, approaching cattle, ascending a hill and when approaching a corner or bend Who has the right of way on a hill 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 a police, traffic lights or signs? No one When should a driver make use of the right of way? When it is safe to do so Should a driver yield the right of way if a pedestrian enters the crossing Yes What is meant by filtration? If you are held up at a road junction by a person regulating traffic and you turn without getting a definite signal When may you use a slip road at the traffic light? On any light If you are driving along and your rear wheels skid, what should you do? Steer in the direction of the skid In which of the following situations may you overtake on the left? 1) on a four lane road (2) on a three lane road (3) on a one way street with two lanes (4)on a wide bend on the road (1)on a four lane road (3) on a one way street What is a layby ? A place at the side of the street where motorists may park What should you do after passing through deep water? Ride your brake gently for a while What is a detour? It is a departure from the normal road If the traffic light shows Amber alone, what would you expect the next light to be? Red For which of the following should a driver stop if requested? (1) a school crossing warden (2)a uniformed deliveryman (3) a herdsman with a red flag (4) a flagman on road construction site (1) a school crossing warden (3)a herdsman with a red flag (4) a flagman on a road construction site What additional precautions should you take if you must park on a hill facing downwards? Lock the steering towards the curb, and select reverse gear, or lock the steering towards the curb and select a low gear Should you question a police man direction traffic? No, it may cause an obstruction What must you do if a police instructs you to drive in the opposite direction on a one way road ? I would obey his instructions What should you do if you are involved in an accident? Stop. If no police man is in 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 licence. Who has the right of way at a round about? 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? Four. Slow, round about ahead, keep left and give way. How far should you park from a bus stop? 12m (40 feet) How far should you park from a pedestrian crossing ? 12m (40 feet) Why should you take special precaution when approaching a person with a white stick? He is blind Where should you not park? Between no-parking signs, before a fire hydrant, within 12 metres (40 feet) of a road junction, on the brow of a hill, before a private entrance, at a pedestrian crossing, t a bus stop, where the road narrows, on a bridge or under-pass, on a corner, or immediately opposite a parked car (double parking), on a main road carrying fast moving traffic. What is the maximum speed limit for cars on any road in Jamaica? 80 km/h (50 m.p.h) When requested by a policeman to produce your driver's licence, how long do you have to do so? 5 days What is the first thing to do when you are involved in an accident? Stop the vehicle When a driver gives a slow down signal what does it mean? He intends to slow down or stop Which is the correct signal to give when turning right from a vehicle with left hand drive Right indicator out If you are traveling at the maximum speed allowed and the driver behind wishes to overtake, what should you do? Allow him to overtake What should you do when you are being overtaken? Maintain your speed When should a driver make use of the right of way? When it is safe to do so What is the minimum distance you should park from a fire hydrant? 9m (30 feet) What does the flashing Amber light mean? Motorists should proceed with caution What does an unbroken white line in the center of the road mean? You should not overtake Where should you not blow your horn? 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. Whom do you consider most, of all road users? All road users but most of all pedestrian What is the meaning of an unbroken white line in the middle of the road? You must not overtake there, if by doing so you would drive on the ride side of the road. Always keep to the left of such line What is the meaning of a broken white line in the middle of the road