Jamaica driving test (Answered) Complete Verified Solution
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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 ...
Jamaica driving test (Answered)
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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)
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