Driver Licensing, Categories and Provisional Licence Conditions
What this domain tests
This domain covers how you obtain and keep a Cayman driving licence: the learner and provisional stages, the conditions attached to them, vehicle categories and renewal. Questions test the limits of a provisional licence and the category of vehicle you may drive.
From learner to full licence
You must pass the theory test before a learner permit is issued, and meet the vision and medical requirements. Learner and provisional drivers must display L plates front and rear, be accompanied by a qualified supervising driver and comply with the conditions set by DVDL.
Provisional licence conditions
- Display L plates clearly at the front and rear of the vehicle.
- Be supervised at any time you are driving; the supervisor must hold a full licence for that category.
- Do not drive for hire or reward.
- Do not drive after consuming alcohol or drugs; the expected limit for a provisional driver is zero.
- Follow any passenger or route restrictions imposed by DVDL.
Vehicle categories
Cayman licences are grouped by vehicle type - motorcycle, motor car, goods vehicle, passenger-carrying vehicle and trailer combinations. You may only drive a vehicle covered by the category on your licence. Driving outside your category is an offence and may invalidate insurance.
Full licence and renewal
After passing the practical test you hold a full licence for the tested category. Licences must be renewed, and a medical or eyesight check may be required, especially for older drivers.
Worked example
A provisional licence holder drives alone to the shop "for practice". This is an offence: the licence requires a qualified supervisor in the vehicle, L plates displayed and the conditions observed. Driving unsupervised can lead to prosecution and loss of the provisional entitlement.
Traps
- Assuming a full car licence covers a motorcycle or goods vehicle.
- Letting L plates become obscured or fall off.
- Using a supervisor who does not hold the correct full category.
- Believing a provisional driver may carry friends as passengers without restriction.