Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings
What this domain tests
This domain checks that you can read the signs, signals and markings used on Cayman roads and act on them immediately. Signs are grouped by shape and colour, so learning the system is faster than memorising individual plates.
Sign shapes and colours
- Red circle - prohibition or restriction (speed limit, no entry, no overtaking).
- Blue circle - mandatory instruction (turn left, keep left, minimum speed).
- Red triangle - warning of a hazard ahead (bend, junction, pedestrian crossing, slippery road).
- Rectangle - information or direction.
- Octagon - STOP. You must stop completely at the line.
- Inverted triangle - GIVE WAY. Slow down and give way to traffic on the major road.
Traffic lights
Red means stop at the line. Amber means stop unless you are too close to stop safely. Green means go only if the way ahead is clear - never block a junction. Flashing signals and pedestrian phases must be obeyed exactly as shown.
Road markings
- Solid white centre line - do not cross or straddle it.
- Broken white line - lane divider; cross only when safe and necessary.
- Double yellow lines - no parking or waiting at any time.
- Single yellow line - waiting restrictions apply.
- Zig-zag lines - no parking and no overtaking near pedestrian crossings.
- Box junctions - enter only if your exit is clear.
Worked example
At the exit of a one-way street you see a red circle with a white horizontal bar. That is a NO ENTRY sign, not a "road closed" or "no vehicles" sign. You must not enter, even if your intended route appears to continue.
Traps
- Confusing STOP (octagon, must stop) with GIVE WAY (inverted triangle, stop only if necessary).
- Ignoring supplementary plates that limit a sign to certain times or vehicles.
- Reading a warning triangle as a prohibition.
- Crossing a solid white line to overtake slow traffic.