Grenada Driving Theory Test cheat sheet

Grenada drives on the left; sign faces, arrow directions and junction layouts are mirrored relative to right-hand-traffic countries, so a left-pointing arrow means turn with traffic flow.

Regulatory signs (circular, red border) impose prohibitions or limits such as speed limits, no entry and no parking; disobeying them is an offence enforced under the motor vehicle legislation.

Warning signs are triangular with a red border and give advance notice of hazards ahead such as bends, hump bridges, steep hills, school crossings and slippery surfaces.

Information and direction signs are rectangular, typically green or blue; they give destinations, distances and services and do not by themselves impose a legal duty.

A stop sign is an octagon requiring a complete stop at the stop line; a give way (yield) sign is an inverted triangle requiring a stop only if the way is not clear.

Solid white centre lines mean no overtaking or crossing; broken white lines may be crossed when safe; double solid lines impose the strictest prohibition.

A flashing amber beacon signals a slow-moving or hazardous vehicle such as a school bus, garbage truck or wide load; reduce speed and prepare to stop.

Traffic light sequence is red, red-and-amber, green, amber, red; amber means stop unless it is unsafe to do so, and red-and-amber means prepare to go but do not move until green.

At an unmarked junction where two vehicles arrive together, the vehicle approaching from the right has priority in Grenada's left-hand-drive-on-the-left system; do not assume priority at a T-junction without signs.

A vehicle already on a roundabout has priority over entering traffic; enter only when there is a safe gap and circulate in a clockwise direction.

When turning right across oncoming traffic, wait for a safe gap; when turning left, keep close to the left edge and watch for cyclists and pedestrians.

Emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing blue lights have priority; pull to the left and stop if necessary to let them pass, and do not follow closely behind them.

Pedestrians on a zebra crossing have absolute priority once they step onto it; approach at a speed that lets you stop, and do not overtake a vehicle stopped at a crossing.

Overtake on the right of the vehicle being passed; never overtake at junctions, bends, hill crests, pedestrian crossings or where a solid line is present.

Give way to traffic already on the main road when emerging from a side road, driveway or private property; the emerging driver bears the duty to check.

Keep left on two-lane roads unless overtaking; on one-way or dual carriageway sections, position in the correct lane for your intended exit well in advance.

Use the two-second following rule in dry conditions and double it to four seconds in rain or at night; Grenada's frequent heavy showers and wet, uneven surfaces make this a minimum, not a target.

The safe stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance; thinking distance grows with speed and fatigue, braking distance grows with the square of speed and with wet or loose surfaces.

Drive to the conditions, not the posted limit; in rain, fog, at night or on narrow winding roads, reduce speed so you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

Use the MSM routine (mirror, signal, manoeuvre) for every change of direction, and add a final blind-spot check before moving off, changing lanes or opening a door.

Avoid driving after drinking alcohol or using drugs that impair alertness; alcohol slows reaction time and reduces judgement of speed and distance even below legal limits.

At night, dip headlights for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle; use full beam only on unlit roads with no traffic ahead.

Watch for pedestrians, livestock, potholes, and slow-moving trucks on rural roads; sound the horn only to warn of danger, not as a rebuke.

Defensive driving assumes other road users may err: anticipate a vehicle pulling out of a side road, a pedestrian stepping off a curb, or an overtaking vehicle misjudging a gap.

Before moving off, check tyres for tread depth and pressure, lights, mirrors, seat position, seatbelt, fuel level and that doors are shut; walk around the vehicle to spot children, animals or obstacles.

The steering wheel should be held at roughly the ten-to-two or quarter-to-three position; use push-pull steering and keep both hands on the wheel except when changing gear.

The clutch is operated with the left foot and the brake and accelerator with the right; on a hill start, use the handbrake to hold the vehicle while finding the biting point.

Brake progressively and earlier on wet or gravelly roads; avoid sudden braking and steering together, which can cause a skid, and steer into a skid while easing off the accelerator.

Mirrors should be adjusted so the horizon sits about halfway in the centre mirror and the vehicle's own body is barely visible in the side mirrors, minimising blind spots.

Tyres must have adequate tread and no cuts or bulges; under-inflation increases fuel use and heat, raising the risk of a blowout on hot Caribbean roads.

Use headlights in rain, at dusk and in poor visibility; check brake lights, indicators and hazard lights work before every journey.

When parking on a slope, apply the handbrake, select a low gear or park position, and turn the wheels toward the curb to prevent rolling if the brake fails.

A valid driver's licence for the correct class must be carried while driving; driving without a licence or while disqualified is an offence under the motor vehicle legislation.

Third-party insurance is required to drive legally on public roads; driving uninsured exposes the driver to prosecution and personal liability for injury or damage caused.

Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory for the driver and front-seat passengers, and children must be properly restrained; seatbelt offences carry penalties.

Speed limits must be obeyed; exceeding a posted limit or driving dangerously can lead to fines, endorsement points, disqualification or imprisonment for serious offences.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is an offence; a driver may be required to provide a breath, blood or urine sample, and refusal can itself be an offence.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited; distractions that cause a driver to lose proper control can be prosecuted even without a specific phone offence.

Learner drivers must display learner plates and be accompanied by a qualified licensed driver; provisional conditions restrict where and with whom they may drive.

After a collision involving injury or damage, stop, give details and report the incident to the police within the required time; failure to stop and report is a serious offence.

Scan 12 to 15 seconds ahead and keep a space cushion around the vehicle; identify a hazard, decide on an action and act early rather than reacting late.

Hazards cluster at junctions, bus stops, school gates, markets and sharp bends; cover the brake when approaching these and reduce speed before entering.

In heavy rain, watch for flooded roads and standing water; do not drive through water of unknown depth, and after passing water test the brakes gently.

Watch for pedestrians stepping out between parked cars, children near schools, and elderly or disabled pedestrians who may need more time to cross.

Motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians are harder to see and more vulnerable; give them at least a car-door's width when passing and check mirrors before turning.

A vehicle's blind spot can hide a motorcycle or pedestrian; turn your head to check before changing lanes, pulling out or reversing.

Fatigue is a hazard: symptoms include yawning, heavy eyes and drifting attention; stop in a safe place and rest rather than relying on fresh air or music.

At night, reduce speed so you can stop within the distance lit by your headlights, and watch for unlit pedestrians, animals and stalled vehicles.