Road Rules & Right of Way
What is the first rule of the road in Jamaica?
Keep well to the left unless you are about to overtake or turn right.
This is one place where overtaking is strictly prohibited.
At a junction / on a bend / at a pedestrian crossing.
Headlights must be dipped when approaching this.
Oncoming traffic
This group of road users must always be given special consideration.
Pedestrians
If involved in an accident, this is the first thing you must do.
Stop the vechile
Who has right of way at a crossing which is not controlled by police, lights, or signs?
No one — proceed only when safe.
You may overtake on the left in this situation.
When the vehicle in front of you is turning right
This signal from another driver means they intend to slow or stop.
A slow down hand signal
Drivers must stop for pedestrians using this road feature.
A pedestrian crossing
A driver must produce their licence within this number of days when requested by police.
5 days
On a hill, this vehicle normally has the right of way when two vehicles meet.
The vehicle coming downhill (except heavier vehicles).
Before overtaking, this must be checked first.
Rear view mirror
Flashing headlights usually mean this.
Greeting,Warning or giving way
This is the correct action when approaching children near the roadway.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
When a police officer signals you to stop, you must do this.
Slowly pull over to the left and come to a complete stop
This road user must always be given the right of way.
Emergency vehicles with sounding sirens,police ambulance fire trucks etc.
This road marking means overtaking is not allowed.
An unbroken white line
Road signs with a red border usually give this type of instruction.
Prohibitions or Warnings
This road user should be given extra space when overtaking.
Cyclists
If traffic lights conflict with police signals, who must be obeyed.
The police officer
When entering a main road from a minor road, this is required.
Give way to traffic on the main road.
After overtaking, this should be done before pulling back in.
check your rear view mirror
Traffic lights must be obeyed unless the ________ gives different instructions.
Police officer
Passengers must do this at all times while the vehicle is moving.
Remain seated and wear seat belts
After an accident, failing to stop is considered this.
A hit and run