Take Cayman DVDL ADI Part 1 Practice Questions - Cayman Islands DVDL Approved Driving Instructor Part 1 Theory Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

You are being overtaken by a large truck that is taking a long time to complete the manoeuvre because of its length and load. What should you do?

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ASlow down slightly to help the truck complete the manoeuvre safely✓BSpeed up so the truck can complete the overtake more quickly✓CFlash your headlights to warn the truck to abandon the overtake✓DMove onto the shoulder to let the truck pass more closely✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

On a one-way street with more than one lane of traffic moving in the same direction, on which side may you overtake a slower vehicle?

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AOnly on the left-hand side✓BEither the right-hand side or the left-hand side, whichever is safe✓COnly on the right-hand side✓DOvertaking is never permitted on a one-way street✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the main purpose of the 'two-second rule' taught in the Road Code?

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ATo measure how long it takes to reverse park✓BTo time how long a traffic light stays amber✓CTo help a driver judge a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front✓DTo decide how long to signal before a turn✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

How should the normal two-second following gap be adjusted on a wet or slippery road?

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AIt can be reduced to one second because wet roads have less dust✓BIt should stay the same regardless of conditions✓CIt only applies to the vehicle behind you, not the one you are following✓DIt should be increased, for example to about four seconds✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

As a basic rule for spacing in normal flowing traffic, how much space should be left between vehicles travelling nose-to-tail?

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AOne vehicle length for every 10 mph of speed✓BA fixed 5 feet regardless of speed✓CHalf a vehicle length regardless of speed✓DTwo vehicle lengths for every 5 mph of speed✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

At a four-way stop where several vehicles arrive at around the same time, who has priority to proceed?

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AThe largest vehicle✓BThe vehicle that arrived and stopped first✓CWhichever driver sounds their horn first✓DThe vehicle turning left✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

As you approach a roundabout, which traffic normally has priority?

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ATraffic waiting to enter from the road opposite you✓BWhichever vehicle is travelling fastest✓CTraffic already on the roundabout, approaching from your right✓DTraffic approaching from your left✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Why is it generally unsafe to overtake as you approach the brow of a hill or a sharp bend?

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ABecause the road surface is always poor at these locations✓BBecause overtaking is only allowed on straight, flat roads by law✓CBecause your indicator is less visible on a hill✓DBecause you cannot see far enough ahead to be sure the way is clear✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A school bus ahead has stopped with its lights flashing to let children on or off. What must you do?

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ANot pass the bus from either direction until it moves off or the lights stop flashing✓BPass carefully if there appears to be enough room✓CPass only if you are travelling in the opposite direction✓DSound your horn and pass immediately✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

According to the Road Code, when a school bus is setting down or picking up passengers with lights flashing, what must other road users do?

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APass carefully if the opposite lane looks empty✓BStop when the lights are flashing, remain stopped until they stop flashing, and watch for children from any direction✓CContinue if you are more than two car lengths away✓DOvertake only from behind at reduced speed✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

On roads that have a centre lane marked for turning traffic, what is that lane meant to be used for?

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AGeneral overtaking of slower traffic✓BParking during business hours✓CTurning left or right, or merging, not for overtaking✓DHigh-speed through traffic only✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is the correct way to overtake a cyclist on the road?

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APass as closely as possible to save time✓BSound the horn continuously while passing✓CSqueeze past without changing position if there is any gap at all✓DAllow the same clearance you would give a car, moving out fully when it is safe✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You meet an oncoming vehicle on a narrow road where only one vehicle can pass at a time, and a passing place is slightly behind you on your side. What should you do?

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AReverse back to the passing place so the other vehicle can pass✓BContinue forward and expect the other driver to reverse✓CStop where you are and wait for the other driver to find a solution✓DDrive onto the unpaved shoulder without checking, to get past quickly✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

An oncoming vehicle's headlights are dazzling you at night. What should you do?

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AStare directly at the lights so your eyes adjust faster✓BSlow down and look slightly towards the left edge of the road, not directly at the lights✓CFlash your own headlights repeatedly at the other driver✓DClose your eyes briefly until the vehicle passes✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Why is following the vehicle in front too closely (tailgating) dangerous?

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AIt saves fuel by reducing air resistance✓BIt is only a problem in heavy rain✓CIt reduces the time and distance available to react and stop safely✓DIt has no real safety effect, only a legal one✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

According to the Road Code, how should a posted speed limit be treated?

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AAs a target speed that should always be reached✓BAs a suggestion that can be ignored in light traffic✓CAs a minimum speed that must always be maintained✓DAs the maximum permitted speed, to be reduced further when conditions require it✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

As you approach a pedestrian crossing and see pedestrians waiting to cross, what should you do?

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ASlow down and stop to let them cross✓BSpeed up slightly to clear the crossing before they step out✓CSound your horn so they wait for you to pass✓DOnly stop if a police officer is directing traffic✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When preparing to turn left at a junction, where should you position your vehicle?

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AIn the centre of the road to get a wide turning circle✓BWell to the left, close to the kerb or edge of the road✓CAs far to the right as possible✓DPosition does not matter for a left turn✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When preparing to turn right at a junction on a two-way road, where should you generally position your vehicle?

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AClose to the left kerb, the same as for a left turn✓BIn the oncoming traffic's lane, to get a head start on the turn✓CJust to the left of the centre line, without crossing it✓DPosition is irrelevant provided you signal✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What must a driver be sure of before making a U-turn on a public road?

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AThat it is done quickly so as not to block traffic for long✓BThat there is at least one other vehicle nearby to warn oncoming traffic✓CThat the vehicle behind has already stopped✓DThat the manoeuvre is legal at that location and there is a full, clear view in both directions✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Your view of the road ahead is blocked by a dip in the road, a bend, or a large vehicle in front, so you cannot see far enough to judge an overtake safely. What is the correct action?

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AWait until you have a clear, uninterrupted view of the road ahead before overtaking✓BOvertake anyway, since the other vehicle will move over if there is a problem✓CSound your horn and pull out slightly to see further before deciding✓DOvertake only using the vehicle's mirrors, without checking the road directly✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Under the Traffic Act, is it possible to commit an offence by driving too slowly?

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ANo, driving slowly is always safe and can never be an offence✓BYes, driving unreasonably slowly and obstructing the free flow of traffic can be an offence✓COnly learner drivers can be prosecuted for driving too slowly✓DIt is only an offence on motorways, which do not exist in the Cayman Islands✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You are travelling along a road where a solid white line runs along your side of the centre line. What does this mean for overtaking?

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AYou may cross it freely to overtake any slower vehicle✓BIt only applies to buses and trucks, not cars✓CYou must not cross it to overtake, except where it is necessary to enter a side road or driveway✓DIt means the speed limit is reduced ahead✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

You hear a siren and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaching from behind. What should you do?

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ABrake hard immediately wherever you are✓BSpeed up to clear the way faster✓CIgnore it unless it is directly behind your vehicle✓DCheck your mirrors, then move safely to the left and slow down or stop to let it pass✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

As you come around a bend you see a long queue of stationary traffic ahead, apparently caused by an accident further on. What is the correct traffic-management response?

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ABegin slowing in good time, take up your position in the queue, and watch for pedestrians who may be walking near the stopped vehicles✓BMove into the empty oncoming lane to bypass the queue✓CSound your horn continuously to warn traffic ahead you are approaching✓DFollow closely behind the last vehicle so no one can cut in front of you✓