Bermuda Driving Test Questions and Answers: How to Pass the TCD Written Exam (2026)

Bermuda Driving Test Questions and Answers: How to Pass the TCD Written Exam (2026)

Before you can hold a learner's permit or sit a road test in Bermuda, you must pass a written exam at the Transport Control Department (TCD). The exam is electronic (computer-based) and tests your general knowledge of the rules of the road, speed limits, and signage. This guide explains what the exam draws on, works through sample-style questions built from the official Traffic Code Handbook, and shows you how to prepare. When you are ready, try realistic questions free on our Bermuda practice test. ExamReady is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with TCD or the Government of Bermuda.

Key takeaways

• The written exam is electronic, taken at TCD, 11 North Street, Hamilton, and covers rules of the road, speed limits, and signage.
• TCD does not publish the question count, pass mark, or time limit. Any specific figure you see elsewhere is unofficial.
• The Traffic Code Handbook is the official rulebook, covers the same topics as the exam and includes its own sample examination questions.
• Exam fees: $38 (auxiliary cycle), $38 (motorcycle), $54 (4-wheel vehicles).
• Confirm your exam appointment by calling 292-1271 before 12:00 p.m. the day prior.
• You pass the written exam first, then purchase a learner's permit, then take the practical test at TCD grounds.

What is the Bermuda written exam?

The written exam is a computer-based test administered by the Transport Control Department (TCD) at 11 North Street, Hamilton HM 17. According to gov.bm, it covers "general knowledge of the rules of the road, speed limits, and signage", which covers the same ground as the official Traffic Code Handbook.

It is also the first gate in the licensing sequence. You must pass the written exam before you can purchase a learner's permit, and only then can you book the practical test at TCD grounds. Because foreign driving licences are not accepted in Bermuda, everyone who wants to drive here sits this exam, including experienced drivers arriving from overseas. If you want the full journey from first application to full licence, read our guide to getting a driver's licence in Bermuda.

How many questions are on the Bermuda written exam?

Honest answer: TCD does not publish the number of questions, the pass mark, or the time limit for the written exam. Neither the Traffic Code Handbook nor gov.bm states them, and third-party websites quote conflicting figures, so treat any specific number you see elsewhere as unofficial.

The practical consequence is simple: do not study to a rumoured threshold. Prepare broadly across everything the exam is stated to cover, which is rules of the road, speed limits, and signage. If you know the handbook material well enough to answer any question on those topics, the exact format on the day stops mattering. Our free Bermuda practice test uses clearly labelled practice-only settings for the same reason.

What does the written exam draw on?

The exam covers the rules of the road, speed limits and signage, the same ground as the Traffic Code Handbook. These are the topic areas you should know cold before test day.

• Speed limits. The national limit is 35 km/h on all roads, with lower posted zones: 25 km/h in the Town of St. George's, Dockyard, and at L.F. Wade International Airport; 15 km/h at Somerset Bridge and Hamilton Wharf; and 8 km/h at St. George's Wharf. Full details are in our Bermuda speed limits and road rules guide.
• Priority rules. Bermuda drives on the left, and at crossroads or junctions with no stop signs you give way to vehicles entering from your left. At roundabouts the rule flips: priority goes to traffic approaching from the right, unless directed otherwise. At a four-way stop where the lights are out, the rule is "first to arrive, first to move": every vehicle stops completely, then proceeds in order of arrival.
• Lines and markings. You should not cross or straddle a solid yellow centre line except in limited cases, and you must not wait or park opposite one. Double solid white lines must never be crossed or straddled.
• Alcohol and traffic lights. The blood alcohol limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, and an amber light means stop at the stop line unless you have already crossed it or are so close that pulling up might cause a collision.
• Signs. Bermuda uses UK-style signage: octagonal STOP, triangular warnings, circular orders, and rectangular information signs. Study the shapes and meanings in our Bermuda road signs guide or browse the Bermuda signs gallery.

Sample-style questions and answers

These practice questions are written in the style of the handbook's material and use only verified facts from it. They are ExamReady study aids, not official exam content.

Q: What is the speed limit on Bermuda's roads?
A: 35 km/h everywhere, unless a lower limit is posted, such as 25 km/h in the Town of St. George's and Dockyard, 15 km/h at Somerset Bridge and Hamilton Wharf, and 8 km/h at St. George's Wharf.

Q: At a crossroads with no stop signs, who has priority?
A: Give way to vehicles entering the intersection from your left. Note the contrast with roundabouts, where you give priority to traffic approaching from the right.

Q: The traffic lights at a four-way stop are out. Who goes first?
A: First to arrive, first to move. All vehicles must come to a complete stop, then proceed in order of arrival.

Q: What shape are signs that give orders?
A: Circular. Warning signs are triangular and information signs are rectangular.

Q: Can you park opposite a solid yellow centre line?
A: No. You must not wait or park opposite a yellow line, and you should not cross or straddle it except in limited situations, such as safely entering adjoining premises or passing a stationary vehicle.

Q: What is the legal blood alcohol limit?
A: 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. The handbook's advice is that the only safe number of drinks before driving is none.

Q: What does an amber traffic light mean?
A: Stop at the stop line, unless you have already crossed it or are so close that pulling up might cause a collision.

Q: How long can you park on a street in Hamilton?
A: The handbook's own sample question asks this, offering "businesses", "2 hours" and "1 hour" as options, but prints no answer key. Street parking in Hamilton is time-limited unless a sign indicates otherwise, so check the posted signs.

The Traffic Code Handbook is your study source

The official Traffic Code Handbook, published by TCD, covers the same topics as the exam and includes its own sample questions, so it should anchor your study plan. It sets out the rules of the road, speed limits, lines and markings, traffic light signals, and the full sign list, and it even contains its own sample examination questions so you can see the emphasis for yourself: right-of-way, the 35 km/h limit, stop-sign behaviour, sign shapes, yellow and white line rules, the alcohol limit, and parking rules.

Read it cover to cover at least once, then re-read the sections on priority, speed limits, and road markings, because those contain the precise figures and rules the exam is stated to cover.

How should I practise for the Bermuda driving test?

Pair the handbook with active recall. Reading rules is passive; answering questions forces you to retrieve them, which is what the exam demands. Our free Bermuda practice test gives you realistic multiple-choice questions built only from verified handbook and gov.bm facts, and you can drill signage separately on the Bermuda road signs page.

A simple routine works well: read one handbook section, take a practice round, then re-read anything you missed. Pay extra attention to the rules that catch people out, especially the left-priority junction rule versus the right-priority roundabout rule, and the exact zone speed limits.

Exam day: documents, fees, and booking

Bring your identity documents and completed paperwork. Gov.bm lists a birth certificate, valid passport, or work permit plus a completed application, which includes a doctor's certification of fitness. New residents must show that they are, or will be, resident in Bermuda for at least 30 days.

The exam fees published by gov.bm are $38.00 for an auxiliary cycle, $38.00 for a motorcycle, and $54.00 for 4-wheel vehicles. One logistical rule is easy to miss: confirm your exam centre appointment by calling 292-1271 before 12:00 p.m. on the day before your exam.

What happens after you pass?

Passing the written exam unlocks the next stage: you purchase a learner's permit, which is valid for 6 months and renewable once for another 6 months. While learning you must display red "L" plates (9 in x 6 in) front and rear, carry no passengers except your instructor, and only a licensed driving instructor may teach you for payment. After enough practice, you take the practical test at TCD grounds. The driver's licence fee for applicants under 65 is $50.00. For the complete sequence, see our Bermuda driver's licence guide.

Official sources

• Gov.bm - How to get a driver's licence (exam format, fees, documents, sequence)
• Transport Control Department (TCD) (the exam authority)
• Gov.bm - Transport Control Department (department information)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Bermuda written driving test?

TCD does not publish the question count, pass mark, or time limit, and third-party figures conflict. Prepare broadly across the rules of the road, speed limits, and signage instead of studying to an unofficial number.

How much does the Bermuda written exam cost?

The gov.bm published fees are $38.00 for an auxiliary cycle, $38.00 for a motorcycle, and $54.00 for 4-wheel vehicles. The driver's licence itself costs $50.00 for applicants under 65.

What should I study for the Bermuda driving test?

The official Traffic Code Handbook. The exam covers rules of the road, speed limits, and signage, and the handbook contains all of that material plus its own sample examination questions.

Do I take the written exam before or after getting a learner's permit?

Before. In Bermuda you pass the written exam first, then purchase a learner's permit, and then take the practical test at TCD grounds.

Can I use my foreign driving licence instead of taking the exam?

No. Foreign driving licences are not accepted in Bermuda, so everyone who wants to drive must pass the TCD written exam and practical test, regardless of experience abroad.