Traffic Signals and Driving Regulations in Guyana

An official document proving a vehicle is safe and roadworthy.

Legal documents required to obtain a fitness certificate.

Minimum age requirement to drive a motorcycle in Guyana.

Minimum age requirement to drive a car in Guyana.

Legal requirement for driving on Guyana's roads.

A situation where a vehicle loses traction on wet roads, causing it to slide uncontrollably.

Ensure that your vehicle's tires are in full contact with the road surface to prevent hydroplaning.

The most important factor influencing driving safety and ability to adapt to various conditions.

Reduced visibility caused by glare from bright lights, overcast skies, fog, or smoke.

The ability to control your vehicle effectively during various driving conditions.

A core principle of defensive driving emphasizes anticipating potential hazards and being prepared to react.

A defensive driver demonstrates caution by being alert to their surroundings, maintaining a safe distance, and adjusting speed for conditions.

Courtesy involves respecting other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists by sharing the road and following traffic laws.

Defensive driving involves putting others' safety before your own. This means making responsible choices and avoiding risks that could endanger others.

Using common sense includes making rational decisions and avoiding behaviors that are likely to cause accidents, such as driving under the influence or texting while driving.

Indicates that vehicular traffic may safely proceed beyond the stop line.

Indicates drivers should stop taking any action that prevents vehicle proceeding beyond the stop line.

Indicates that vehicular traffic is prohibited from proceeding beyond the stop line.

Vehicular traffic beyond the stop line may proceed with caution.

Vehicular traffic must halt at the stop line.

A traffic signal with three lights: red, amber (yellow), and green, arranged vertically.

The color indicating that vehicles must stop completely.

The color indicating that vehicles must prepare to stop.

The color indicating that vehicles may proceed if it is safe to do so.

The sequence of colors in a three-light traffic signal: green, amber, red, green.

A collision that could have been avoided if the driver had acted reasonably and carefully.

A collision where the actions of another party or unforeseen circumstances made it impossible to prevent the collision.

The driver's responsibility is to do everything reasonable to avoid accidents, such as being alert, anticipating hazards, and making safe decisions.

Drivers should always respect other road users and be aware of their actions, weather conditions, and road conditions.

Defensively driving allows you to identify potential hazards, respond appropriately, and avoid accidents, ultimately saving time