Cayman DVDL Driving Theory flashcards
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- Default urban speed limit
- In built-up areas of the Cayman Islands the default speed limit is 25 mph unless signs indicate otherwise. It applies in towns and settlements.
- Two-second rule
- Leave at least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead in dry conditions. Double the gap to four seconds in rain or at night.
- Stopping distance at 30 mph
- At 30 mph, thinking distance is about 30 feet and braking distance about 45 feet, giving a total stopping distance of roughly 75 feet on a dry road.
- Seat belt law for children
- Children under 3 years must use an approved child restraint. Children under 12 should travel in the rear seat and wear a seat belt.
- Collision reporting requirement
- If a collision causes injury or damage, stop, exchange details, and report to a police station within 24 hours if no officer attends the scene.
- Blood alcohol limit
- The legal blood alcohol concentration limit in the Cayman Islands is 80 mg per 100 ml of blood (0.08%). Refusing a breath test is an offence.
- Red circle sign
- A red circle sign gives an order or prohibition, such as a speed limit or no entry. You must comply with the restriction shown.
- Blue circle sign
- A blue circle sign gives a positive instruction, such as a mandatory direction or a route for a particular class of vehicle.
- Red triangle sign
- A red triangle sign warns of a hazard ahead, such as a bend, junction, or pedestrian crossing. Slow down and be prepared.
- Stop sign meaning
- A red octagon means stop completely at the stop line, give way to traffic on the major road, and proceed only when it is safe.
- Give way sign
- A red inverted triangle means give way: slow down, be ready to stop, and give priority to traffic on the road you are joining.
- Solid white centre line
- A solid white line along the centre of the road must not be crossed except to pass a stationary obstruction or to enter a side road.
- Zebra crossing rule
- At a zebra crossing, give way to pedestrians on the crossing. Do not park within the zig-zag markings approaching the crossing.
- Amber traffic light
- An amber light means stop unless it is unsafe to do so. Red and amber together mean prepare to go but do not proceed yet.
- Yellow box junction rule
- Do not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit is clear, except when turning right and waiting for oncoming traffic to pass.
- Unmarked junction priority
- At an unmarked junction, give way to traffic approaching from your right. At a T-junction, traffic on the through road has priority.
- Roundabout priority
- At a roundabout, give way to traffic already circulating that is coming from your right. Signal left to leave the roundabout.
- Emergency vehicle priority
- Emergency vehicles using sirens or flashing blue lights have priority. Pull over safely to let them pass, without breaking the law.
- Turning right rule
- When turning right, give way to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering. Wait for a safe gap.
- Hand-held phone ban
- You must not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Hands-free use is allowed only if you remain in full control of the vehicle.
- Level crossing rule
- At a level crossing with lights or barriers, stop when the lights show or the barrier is down. Never zig-zag around a closed barrier.
- Overtaking restrictions
- Do not overtake where a solid white line is on your side, at pedestrian crossings, or at junctions. Overtake only when it is safe and legal.
- Annual vehicle inspection
- All registered vehicles in the Cayman Islands must pass an annual roadworthiness inspection at a licensed inspection centre before registration renewal.
- Minimum tyre tread depth
- Tyres must have at least 1.6 mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tread width and around the entire circumference.
- Inspection items checked
- The annual inspection checks brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, lights, horn, exhaust emissions, seat belts, and bodywork condition.
- Insurance requirement
- Driving without valid third-party insurance is an offence. Insurance must be current whenever the vehicle is used on a public road.
- Horn use restriction
- The horn must be audible and not used between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am in built-up areas except to warn of danger.
- Provisional licence supervision
- A provisional licence holder must be accompanied by a supervisor who has held a full licence for that class for at least three years.
- L-plate display
- Provisional licence holders must display red L-plates on a white background on the front and rear of the vehicle while driving.
- Minimum age for car licence
- The minimum age to obtain a provisional licence for a car is 17. For a motorcycle it is 16. Check current DVDL rules.
- Licence categories
- Categories: A = motorcycle, B = car and light van up to 3,500 kg, C = lorry, D = bus, E = trailer. Provisional entitlement must match the vehicle.
- Theory test requirement
- You must pass the theory test before taking the practical driving test. Both are required to obtain a full Cayman Islands licence.