» MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT (LICENSING) LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER?S EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE.filewect Sianabs To signal that you are making a Right Turn Extend the Aight hand at shoulder Jevel with palm facing fo To signal that you are Stopping - Extend the right hand at shoulder level, with palin fae cing do - wave it downwards and upwards, keeping it below ther level of shoulder, s To signal that itis Unsafe to Overtake, Fxtend the right hand ai siioulder fevel, palm femig Forward. To signal that you are making a Left Turt . Extend the right hand at shoulder vel, en fears torward, and it in an anti-clockwise direction. To signal that itis Safe to Overtake Extend the righthand with palm facing forward betew the level of t shoulder, aid wawe it forward and backward. To signal that you are Slowing Down Extend the right hand at shoulder level with palin facing downward, a wave it downwards and upwards, keeping it below ther level of the shoulder. 7 —- -5 LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE (ersection whore there is a flashing amber traffic light a. Stop cing a left tun’? b. Continue at the same specd? Ge Slow down and proceed with caution? d. Stop if making a right turn’? 2. Identification plates which must be placed in on upright position in front and rear of a motor vehicle must be painted in: a, Yellow background with black letters and numbers? Wack background with white letters and figures or white luminous background with black letters and figures? ©, Black background with yellow letters and figures? d. Daes not mating what colour once it is larer enough? 3. What docs the law require as regards tinted glass and windshichd of vehicles? Tt shall not be so tinted, treated or darkened as to obscure the view of the inside of the vehicle ftom the outside. b, When tinted, you can see the inside from three feet away. ¢, ‘Tint, once it can be removed at short notice. d, Tint, 80 a8 not to see who is inside of the vehicle, 4. You should under all conslitions drive at a speeat which will allow you to: a, Stop within 150 metres (500 feet)? b, Stop within 90 metres (300 fect)? c, Stop within 60 metres (200 feet)? d, Stop within a safe distance? 3. At night when you meet another vehicle with blinding bright lights, the safest thing to do is: a, Open and shut your eyes rapidly? b. Look slightly to the left hand side of the roadway? c. . Tur your lights on high beam? d. Look al the head lights of the approachin6, When descending a steep hill, a a b, rs d. 7. When driving a motor vehicle on the highway al night, use low beam headlights (dim lights) when: a. b. G de §, When n red signal light with @ green arrow is shown al an + intersection, it mea bh. i d. good safe driving practice Disengage the clutch and coast? = j Gear down and use motor to assist in braking? Place the gear shift in neutral? ‘Turn off the ignition? Another driver dims his lights? “cit Blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle? — Approaching an intersection? Meeting or following another vehicle? we . Proceed wit! caution in the direction of the arrow, giving la traffic on the full green light? Stop and wait for green light before making a turn? Stop and then proceeds ‘The green arrow is a signal for pedestrians only? 9, At what age a ptovisional driving permit for P. Car will be granted? b. c. d. 21 years. Any age. 16 years. L7 years. 10, In Port-of-Spain and San Fernanda it is unlawlul to fovea: a. b. o, d. Straight, for a reasonable distance? On Vrederick Street, Port-of-Spain? Round a comer or junction? ‘On Eligh Street, San Fornando? 11. Before moving your car from a parked position, you should: b. a Signal and pull from curb? Check other teaffic, signal and pull from curb when it is safe todo so? Sound your horn and pull from curb slowly? Check other traffic, signal and pull from curb quickly?7 z 12. [fa Traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still in the intersection, which of the following has the right of way? a. The pedestrian. b. Motorists coming from the right. c. Matorists coming from the left. d. Motorists making tums, 13. It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during day-time because: a. Your reaction time is slower at night? b. You cannot see as far ahead at night?” c. Some drivers unlawfully drive with parking light only? d, ‘The roadways are more apt to be slippery al night? 14, When upproaching a red traffic signal light and a police in uniferm motions you to go through, you must: a, Stop to make sure the police: wants you to £0 through? b. Call the policeman’s attention to the red light? ce, Wait for the red light to tum green? -d. Go through at once? 15. "When on streets designed for two-way traffic, you hear the siren of anemergency vehicle, what docs the law require you to do? Pull to the left and stop. Slow down to 15 kilometres (10 miles) an hour. Stop and then proceed. ‘Continue at the same speed. pose 16, When approaching an intersection where a stop sign faces you, what cloes the law require you to do? a. Slow down and proceed when it is safe to do so, b, Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so. c. Stop and then proceed. d. Yield right of way if necessary to vehicles approaching from the left or right. i 17, Parking lights may be used: a. When driving on well lighted streets? b. When driving in heavy min? c. Atany time? d, Vor parking only?8 §, What brakes are required by law to be fitted on a moto, ea Hand-brakes only. aE b. Power brakes. . ‘Two independent braking system cach capable of stoppit yehicle within a reasonable distance, oe d. Foot brakes only. 19. You are permitted to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle, under the authority of a provisional permit, provided: a. ‘The vehicle you are driving is covered by collision insurance? b, You have a licensed driver on the seat beside you? ¢, You practice driving in daylight hours only? d. Your vehicle is equipped with a dual braking system? 20, Which of the following has the right of way over all other at an intersection when the signal light is green? _ a, Pedestrians crossing with the light. * b. Pedestrians crossing against the light. «Vehicles turning left, d. Vehicles turning right. 21. Whca driving on a dual carriage-way, what does the law require you to do? a. Drive on the Jeff side of the carriage-way except when overtaking. b. Drive on the right side of the carriage-way next to the traffic island. ‘ c Dr in the middle of the carriage-way. 4. Drive either right or left of the carriage-way. 22. When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you must: a Speed up so that passing is not necessary? b. Move ‘o the right to prevent passing? 5 Signal the other driver not fo pass? Move to the left and allow such vehicle to pass and shall not speed abreast of the overtaking vehicle?5 23, Never change lanes in traffic without: a. b. Cc. d. Looking in the rear view mirror only? ‘Giving proper signal and looking to make sure thal the move can be made safely? Blowing your horn and looking to the rear? Decreasing speed and giving correct signal? 24, When your motor vehicle is broken down on the roadway what does the law require you ta do? aege Try repairing it. Leave on the roadway and look for a mechanic. Go home and think about it later. Lmmediately remove it as near to the left of the roadway as possible and indicate its presence by lighting or otherwise. 25. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit allowed in the City, Boroughs, Villages or built-up areas is: a b. oe d. 40 Kilometres (20 miles) an hou? 60 kilometres (35 miles) an hour? 40 kilometres (25 miles) an hour? 50 kilomet:2s (30 miles) an hour? 26. Except when you intend to over-take and pass another vehicle or when you intend to make a right tum, you should: a. b. G. d. Drive in the centre of the roadway? Always keep well to the right? Always keep well to the leit? Drive on the shoulder of the highway’? 27. When driving a motor vehicle, the law requires at all times full control and view, therefore a child should be carried: a, b. c, dd. On the seat left of the driver or on the rear seat? On the seat right of the driver? On your lap? In your arm?28. Byey accident must be reported injured or damage donc to property: a, Within a week? 4 b. a d. Does not matter if itis t 29, How far from a comer or road j vehicle? 9 metres. Nol less than (30 3 metres. (10 ft.) Any distance, G metres. (20 fL.) Be oe _ 30, “Yhat nust a driver do before road or driveway? a. Give hand signal then take b. Liner or cross the highway ¢, Sound hom and proceed will d. Give right of way to all vel 31. Livery driver of a to vehicle: Atoffice and must be able to produce the police within 48 hours ¢, Anywhere that ig convenient? Uither on his person or in the vehicle? b. Set your parking brakes only? c, Leave your front wheels parallel to the curb? d. ‘Turn your front wheels to the left and set your43, A broken centre line a. Pass ifthe way is « b. Never pass? c. Pass only duri d, Pass at any ti 34, Double white lines in th a. Itis unsafe to ove b. Pass only when no c. Itis safe to overts d. Pass at any time’ 35. A flashing red light at ar c. Stop, proceed only d. Slow down and di 36. In Port-of-Spain, Saul i your horn: a, Al nights’ b. Bet d. Wet road’? 38. When filling petrol require you lo do! Keep the a Use a naked lipht tal 39, When does the law require ligh Between dusk and dawn a1 clearly for a distance of 40. Ifthe signal light changes from intersection what must you do? a. Stop, Ifstop cannot ben b. Sound horn to warn ped d. 41. When towing a motor vel rope must not exceed: a. 3meters? (10 feet)? b. 6 meters? (20 feet)? - b, ‘The passenger in the re ce. ‘The person on the left d. The driver only? 43. When a constab enable any vehicle to the i t ‘The cyclist wanting d. Anybody can po.44, What offence is allows to be used b: motor vehicle licence? a, Larceny, b. Fraud. c. No offence, d. Disorderly be 45. In what lane of - aright hand turn ona a. The centre la b. Close to the ri ¢. Close to the d. Does not matte 46, When travelling ona ‘permitted to carry ina a. Pets? b. Persons? «. Firearms? Flammable mat d 47. You are required to in front of you, at 50 kilo keep al least: a d. Those coming fi14 49, 11 is in order for a driver to overtake: Round a comer? 4 Where the road ahead is enable him too meeting traffic C d. ‘3. In what positio ~ right turn from a ai a, Close to b. Close to c. Close to th d. Does not n 54. When may you le16 0, In what condition should your vehicle be kept? 60, In : an once you have good brakes and steering. ‘The vehicle and all the fittings thereof shall be in such G sndition as not fo cause, oF to be likely to cause, danger to ca person ol the vehicle or on the public road, 1 of defective tyre docs not matter. d. GI. When carrying excess projection on a Light Motor Vehicle, what is bl. J 2 : ony or flag. at both ends in the day and red light at night. < Permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of b. ‘Transport. Comer aie flap/both ends in the day. dd. Permission from the police officer in charge of the division; and a white flag in the day and a red flag at night, 2 ai he rear ond sf the load. . © Bs 62. Who else, other than a Police Officer anc a Transport Octicer in uniform can lawrully sop the driver of a Mowr Vehicle on we roadway? a. Any person in charge of a horse or any other animal. b. Acadet in uniform. ¢ Asoldicr. d. A fireman. 63. Ifa constable or transport officer requests the driver of a Light Goods Vehicle which he suspects to be over-loaded to be taken (o the nearest weigh bridge for weighing and he feluses, the constable or transport officer can legally: a. Do nothing about it? Er Seek a warrant forthe arrest of the driver? & Arrest the driver without warrant and detain the vehicle at the expense and tisk of the owner? Alc: : wher i W the driver to go, then report to a senior officer?64, Che load ona light goods vehicle should be: a, Placed anyhow once the driver thi -b. Properly secured in such an any portion when in motic se. Covered with a flapping tarpaul d. Held by one or two of the loaders? 65, What does "Pare" ine nt reference lo a light goods vehicle? a. ‘The actun! weight of the vehicle when uniaden, b. “The actual weight of the vehicle when unladen, bul inclusive of the body, accumulators loose tools, spare wheels and a full supply of water and fuel used for the purpose of propulsion. weight of the vehicle with loud, The weight of the vehicle with the driver and londe 66. How would you determine the weight your light goods vehiet a. When you sv. the spring touching the chassis. bh. When the t go sot re" weight from the "MGW." d. Any weight if the vehicle efn‘go with ‘il. 67. Ifa livensing o conform to the for inspection at the hast reason to believe that a motor vehicle does not sion of the Ordinance or Regulations Lcall up the vehicle ic ig Department, the owner may: a. Refuse to ig Passed inspection one week bolore? b: Come-up for inspection alier seeking an appointment? ¢. Comply as instructed? «Come up when he wishes? aply hh 8, What is considered a light motor vehicle? 4. MCW. of 2950 kiloprins (6,500 Ib) ane under, bh. Any motor veh Fwhich the MGW. exceeds 2950 kilogranes (6,500 {b.) © 106 kilograms (1 ton), d. MGW. of under 2540 kilograms (5,600 fl)Iti Ses Slippery Road 1 THE HIGHWAY CopE DANGER WARNING Falling Rocks Dversta to the other riageway of a dual Ce A A A2 THE HIGHWAY CODE International DANGER WARNING Traffic Signs A BA Corleone Narrows sides) Intersection arad feta have the Right-of-Way a & Dangerous Bend Oangerous Double Bend Steep Steep Ascent3 THE HIGHWay cop International DANGER Traffic Signs A iidre Cro: .4 THE HIGHWAY CODE REGULATORY SIGNS : Stop/Go Boa! No entry for any power No entry for any power No enitry for vehicies vehicle except two - dnven agricultural vehicles having an overall width wheeled motor cycles exceeding 2 metres. é & a 5 No Right Turn Give Way Direction to be fallow Pass either side Oirection to be followed Pass this side5 THE HIGHWAY CoDE International REGULATORY Traffic Signs = No Entry ® No U-Turn (50) Maximum Speed Limit inkm/n No Entry for vehicles aving an overall height exceeding 3.5 metrese | THE AIGHWAY CODE INFORMATIVE SIGNS SQ Parking Permitted DUAL a CARRIAGEWAY ‘TUNAPUNA AHEAD \No through road to vehicular traffic J | Keep Left | Except When | Overtaking | | | | | —_— No through road to vehicular traffic in direction indicated7 THE HIGHWAY CODE HT SIGNALS GREEN means you RED means STOP RED and AMBER may GO ON if the Wait behind the also means iP wey ie ChERe stop line in the Do not pass through Take special care carmageway or start until if you apn GREEN shows. left of rightaad ata AMBER means STOP at the stop line. a | J ‘You may only go on ifthe AMBER appears a after you have crossed the stop linc or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident. NO RIGHT TURN NO LEFT TURN (Traffic Signals) (Traffic Signals) way to who are crossing. GREEN ARROW means that you may go in the direction shown by the arrow: ‘You may do this whatever other lights may be showing provided you give way to vehicles already proceeding path. iste & 8 SS Box Intersection ahead Do Not Enter Box unless your exit is clear: t THE HIGHWAY CODE ——— BEWARE OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING DON'T: (1) Leaye & motor running in a garage. (2) Leave the vents open when following closely behind another car. (3) Leave the motor running and the windows closed while the car is parked. (4) Drive with a defective muffler or exhaust system. (3) Operate an air conditioner in a parked car with the windows closed_ MAKE THIS A MUST +» USE SAFETY BELTS USE Safety belts are life belts, They help to keep you: 1. From being thrown from your car. (Your chances of being killed are five times greater if you are thrown from your car.) 2. From hitting the dashboard too hard. 3, In better control of your car: Whatever your reason for not wearing safety belts, it is not reasonable!