BERMUDA DRIVING TEST (ACTUAL)
rules of braking - ANSWERS-1. brake firmly only when traveling in a straight line
2. brake in plenty of time
3. vary brake pressure according to the condition of the road surface
using the handbrake - ANSWERS-only use the handbrake when the vehicle is
stationary
- protect the locking mechanism by pressing the release button whenever you
apply or release the handbrake
the purpose of a signal - ANSWERS-the purpose of a signal is to inform other road
users of your presence or what you intend to do
- signals are informative in that they may give notice of an intention to carry our a
maneuver
- they give a warning, not an instruction and give no right whatsoever to carry out
the intended action unless it is safe
causes of skidding - ANSWERS-- the basic cause is excessive speeding in existing
circumstances
- coarse steering in relation to a speed which is not in itself excessive
- harsh acceleration
- excessive or sudden braking
, the safe maxim for overtaking - ANSWERS-"if in doubt, hold back"
four occasions when it is permissible to overtake on the left - ANSWERS-1. when
the preceding driver has signaled a right turn and there is room to pass safely on
the left
2. in two-lane systems when traffic in the lane on your right is moving slower than
you
3. when turning left at a stop, except let turn sign
4. on one-way systems
rule of the road in bermuda - ANSWERS-keep to the left unless about to overtake
or turn to the right (does not apply on one way roads or roundabouts)
right of way - ANSWERS-always give right of way to traffic approaching on the left
right of way when no stop sign - ANSWERS-give way to vehicles entering the
intersection from your left
overtaking - ANSWERS-overtake only on the right, except when a driver in front
has signaled his intention to turn right (rule does not apply on one way streets)
places to never overtake - ANSWERS-1. at a corner or bend
rules of braking - ANSWERS-1. brake firmly only when traveling in a straight line
2. brake in plenty of time
3. vary brake pressure according to the condition of the road surface
using the handbrake - ANSWERS-only use the handbrake when the vehicle is
stationary
- protect the locking mechanism by pressing the release button whenever you
apply or release the handbrake
the purpose of a signal - ANSWERS-the purpose of a signal is to inform other road
users of your presence or what you intend to do
- signals are informative in that they may give notice of an intention to carry our a
maneuver
- they give a warning, not an instruction and give no right whatsoever to carry out
the intended action unless it is safe
causes of skidding - ANSWERS-- the basic cause is excessive speeding in existing
circumstances
- coarse steering in relation to a speed which is not in itself excessive
- harsh acceleration
- excessive or sudden braking
, the safe maxim for overtaking - ANSWERS-"if in doubt, hold back"
four occasions when it is permissible to overtake on the left - ANSWERS-1. when
the preceding driver has signaled a right turn and there is room to pass safely on
the left
2. in two-lane systems when traffic in the lane on your right is moving slower than
you
3. when turning left at a stop, except let turn sign
4. on one-way systems
rule of the road in bermuda - ANSWERS-keep to the left unless about to overtake
or turn to the right (does not apply on one way roads or roundabouts)
right of way - ANSWERS-always give right of way to traffic approaching on the left
right of way when no stop sign - ANSWERS-give way to vehicles entering the
intersection from your left
overtaking - ANSWERS-overtake only on the right, except when a driver in front
has signaled his intention to turn right (rule does not apply on one way streets)
places to never overtake - ANSWERS-1. at a corner or bend
