Gambia Driving Test flashcards
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- Drive on which side?
- In The Gambia traffic keeps to the left, a legacy of British rule, so you overtake on the right and travel clockwise around roundabouts.
- Stop sign shape
- A red octagon with white lettering requires a complete stop at the stop line, even when the road appears clear, before proceeding.
- Give way sign
- An inverted red-bordered triangle means slow down and stop only if traffic on the priority road is approaching; otherwise proceed with caution.
- Amber traffic light
- A steady amber light means stop unless you are so close that stopping would be unsafe; red-and-amber means prepare to move but wait for green.
- Double yellow lines
- Two yellow lines along the kerb mean no waiting or parking at any time; a single yellow restricts parking during the hours shown on nearby signs.
- Roundabout priority
- At a roundabout you give way to traffic already circulating, which approaches from your right; enter only when there is a safe gap.
- Uncontrolled junction rule
- At an uncontrolled crossroads or T-junction, give way to traffic approaching from your right unless signs or markings say otherwise.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an ambulance or police vehicle uses sirens or blue lights, slow down, indicate and move to the left to let it pass safely.
- Overtaking rule
- Overtake on the right only when the road ahead is clear, the line markings allow it, and you can see far enough to complete the manoeuvre safely.
- Third-party insurance
- The legal minimum cover for using a vehicle on a public road in The Gambia; driving without valid insurance is an offence.
- Learner plate requirement
- A learner driver must display L plates and be accompanied by a qualified driver holding the correct licence class for the vehicle.
- Helmet law
- Motorcyclists and pillion passengers must wear approved helmets; riding without one or carrying more than one passenger breaches traffic regulations.
- Hand-held phone ban
- Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited; even hands-free use that distracts you can amount to careless driving.
- Two-second rule
- Pick a fixed point ahead; you should not reach it sooner than two seconds after the vehicle in front, and four seconds in rain or at night.
- Aquaplaning response
- If steering feels light on standing water, ease off the accelerator and hold the wheel steady; do not brake hard until grip returns.
- Mirror check interval
- Check your mirrors every five to eight seconds and scan twelve to fifteen seconds ahead to spot hazards early.
- Cover the brake
- Resting your foot over the brake pedal when a pedestrian, cyclist or parked car could enter your path shortens your reaction time.
- Pre-drive cockpit drill
- Adjust seat and mirrors, fasten seat belt, select neutral, apply handbrake, then start the engine and confirm warning lights go out.
- Tyre tread check
- Tyres must have legal tread depth and correct pressure; worn or under-inflated tyres reduce grip and lengthen stopping distance.
- Red warning light
- A red dashboard warning light means stop safely as soon as possible and investigate, for example low oil pressure, brake fault or overheating.
- Reversing safety
- Before reversing, check mirrors and look over your shoulder; reverse slowly and be ready to stop because blind spots behind the vehicle are large.
- Crash scene priorities
- Stop, switch on hazard lights, make the scene safe, check injuries, call emergency services, and do not move casualties unless in danger.
- Spinal injury handling
- If a spinal injury is suspected, keep the casualty still and warm and monitor breathing unless fire or traffic forces an evacuation.
- Exchange details
- After a collision, exchange names, addresses, insurance and registration details, note witnesses, and report to the nearest police station.
- Vehicle fire action
- Switch off the engine, get everyone out and move well away; do not fully open the bonnet because air feeds the flames.
- Alcohol effect
- Alcohol slows reaction time, impairs judgment and narrows peripheral vision; the safest approach is not to drink at all before driving.
- Fatigue remedy
- Yawning, heavy eyelids and lane drifting signal fatigue; stop in a safe place and rest or sleep, since coffee and music do not restore alertness.
- Break frequency
- On long journeys take a break of at least fifteen minutes every two hours, and share the driving where possible to reduce fatigue.
- Eyesight standard
- Drivers must meet the legal eyesight standard; wear prescribed glasses or contact lenses and keep a spare pair in the vehicle.
- Motorcycle braking
- Use both brakes together, applying more front than rear, and avoid sudden braking on wet or sandy surfaces where grip is reduced.
- Pillion passenger rules
- A motorcycle may carry only one pillion passenger, who must sit astride facing forward, feet on footrests, and wear a helmet.
- Lorry blind spots
- Heavy vehicles have large blind spots and long stopping distances; never cut in front of a lorry and allow extra space when following.