Jamaica Driver's Test UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
First rule of the road - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep well to the left unless you are about
to overtake or turn right.
When should you not overtake? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 undivided with an unbroken white line.
When can you overtake on the left? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 a traffic congestion, turning left at cross-roads, on a 4 lane
road.
After overtaking what should you do before rejoining the line? - CORRECT ANSWER -
check your rear view mirror
When must you dip your lights? - CORRECT ANSWER - On wet roads, in brightly lit
areas, approaching an oncoming vehicle, traveling close behind a 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - The vehicle coming down,
but the 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 ANSWER - No one.
When should a driver make use of the right of way ? - CORRECT ANSWER - when it is
safe to do so
, Should a driver yield at the right of way is a pedestrian enters the crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes
Filtration - CORRECT ANSWER - If you are held u at a road junction bye a person
regulating traffic and you turn left w/o getting a definite signal.
Slip road - CORRECT ANSWER - entrance on the corner of a major intersection, which
allows vehicles turning left to filter w/o causing inconvenience to other vehicles crossing the
intersection. This can be used on any light providing the way is clear.
If a police instructs you to drive in the opposite direction on a one way road - CORRECT
ANSWER - Obey his instructions
If involved in an accident - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 away at a round about - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 round about - CORRECT ANSWER - 4. Slow, round about
ahead, keep left, and give way.
How far should you park from a bus stop - CORRECT ANSWER - 12m or 40 feet
How far should you park from a pedestrian. crossing - CORRECT ANSWER - 12m or 40
feet
Why take special precaution when approaching a person with a white stick - CORRECT
ANSWER - he is blind
Questions and CORRECT Answers
First rule of the road - CORRECT ANSWER - Keep well to the left unless you are about
to overtake or turn right.
When should you not overtake? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 undivided with an unbroken white line.
When can you overtake on the left? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 a traffic congestion, turning left at cross-roads, on a 4 lane
road.
After overtaking what should you do before rejoining the line? - CORRECT ANSWER -
check your rear view mirror
When must you dip your lights? - CORRECT ANSWER - On wet roads, in brightly lit
areas, approaching an oncoming vehicle, traveling close behind a 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - The vehicle coming down,
but the 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 ANSWER - No one.
When should a driver make use of the right of way ? - CORRECT ANSWER - when it is
safe to do so
, Should a driver yield at the right of way is a pedestrian enters the crossing? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Yes
Filtration - CORRECT ANSWER - If you are held u at a road junction bye a person
regulating traffic and you turn left w/o getting a definite signal.
Slip road - CORRECT ANSWER - entrance on the corner of a major intersection, which
allows vehicles turning left to filter w/o causing inconvenience to other vehicles crossing the
intersection. This can be used on any light providing the way is clear.
If a police instructs you to drive in the opposite direction on a one way road - CORRECT
ANSWER - Obey his instructions
If involved in an accident - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 away at a round about - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 round about - CORRECT ANSWER - 4. Slow, round about
ahead, keep left, and give way.
How far should you park from a bus stop - CORRECT ANSWER - 12m or 40 feet
How far should you park from a pedestrian. crossing - CORRECT ANSWER - 12m or 40
feet
Why take special precaution when approaching a person with a white stick - CORRECT
ANSWER - he is blind
