GUAM CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

GUAM CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS “How can the driver anticipate a change in traffic signals as he approaches an intersection? - CORRECT ANSWER Look well ahead for stale green lights, to avoid running through late." "What is the most effective way to deal with a "tail-gater"? - CORRECT ANSWER Make sure to observe them carefully and help them to safely pass you." "What is the surest method of reducing stopping distance? - CORRECT ANSWER Drive slower." "What is meant by "The Danger Zone" of a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER The area in front of the vehicle in which it cannot stop" "To proceed down a steep grade, at which point should the driver gear down? - CORRECT ANSWER Before proceeding down the steep grade." "How can the driver determine the correct gear to select before descending a steep grade? - CORRECT ANSWER Be in the gear you pulled the hill in." "How can backing accidents be prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Avoid unnecessary backing, plan ahead. 2. Use a guide whenever possible. 3. Plan your approach 4. Don't back the vehicle to the blind side. 5. Always back out of traffic rather than into traffic." "When a guide is used in backing a large vehicle what is the best position for the placement of the guide? - CORRECT ANSWER Where the guide has a view of the vehicle's path and eye contact with the driver." "What are the three steps a driver should take before backing a large vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Step out of the vehicle and look at the backing area for hazards. 2. Check for clearances and obstacles above, below, to the sides, to the rear, and to the front of the vehicle. 3. Enter the cab, sound horn, and observe both mirrors while backing dead slow." "Why should a driver reduce the speed on his vehicle at night? - CORRECT ANSWER During night time, the driver's vision is less efficient at seeing and judging distances." "What precautions can the driver take to reduce the probability of night driving accidents? - CORRECT ANSWER The driver should keep their headlights clean and driver slower than usual." "When is the best time to check tire pressures? - CORRECT ANSWER Before driving the vehicle" "Why should the driver avoid bleeding the pressure down on a hot tire? - CORRECT ANSWER It will upset the cooling balance and the tire will generate more heat." "What is the minimum amount of tire tread permissible on any vehicle being operated on a highway? - CORRECT ANSWER 2/32" of tread" "What is the maximum number of broken wheel lugs permitted on a highway operated vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER None" "Is it important that the driver of a bus know the length and width of his vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Is a passenger accident attributed to a sudden stop usually preventable? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "What is the recommended method of handling the steering wheel on a sharp turn? - CORRECT ANSWER The hand over hand steering method, pulling toward you on the right half of the wheel for right turns, and the left half of the wheel on left turns" "What is the advantage of entering a sharp turn at a low speed? - CORRECT ANSWER It requires less turning speed of the steering wheel, making a smoother turn with less exertion by the driver." "If it is necessary to cross over a center line or land line to negotiate a sharp turn with a long wheel base vehicle, what precautions should the driver take? - CORRECT ANSWER The driver must use extreme caution and ensure that the movement can be made in safety." "In addition to checking the left side mirror, where should the driver of a vehicle look before leaving the curb? - CORRECT ANSWER The driver must glance over their left shoulder to verify the way is safe." "What precautions must the driver of a bus take when leaving a parked position at which poles or sign posts are located near his vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER They must use caution to avoid striking pedestrians, poles, or sign posts." "Is it necessary to illuminate the entrance step or steps of a bus? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "What action would you take if the public vehicle driven by you broke down or developed such defects so that to continue the trip would endanger the safety of the passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER The vehicle must be brought to a stop off the line of travel and must not proceed with passengers until the defect is remedied or the danger removed." "What precautions must be taken when refuelling public passenger-vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER A bus may not be refuelled while the engine is running or in the presence of any open flame, and when the vehicle is being fuelled the nozzle of the fuel-hose shall be kept in contact with the intake of the fuel-tank throughout the fuelling process." "Is the driver permitted to smoke while any passenger is being transported in the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "Is it necessary for every passenger-vehicle to maintain his vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "When a school bus is found to be unfit by a Department of Public Safety Officer, may it be operated as a school bus, before the defect has been remedied? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "How often is it necessary to test the brakes on a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER Daily" "How many braking systems are buses required to have? - CORRECT ANSWER -" "How often must a school bus be inspected by the driver? - CORRECT ANSWER -" "Is it permissible to operate a school bus with the gears in neutral or the clutch disengaged in such a manner as to allow the vehicle to coast? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "May any school bus be fuelled while its engine is running or it is occupied by any passenger? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "In addition to the regular outside rear view mirrors, what type of mirror must be installed on school buses? - CORRECT ANSWER Overhead and Crossover mirrors" "May the operator of any school bus allow any passengers to stand while the vehicle is in motion? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "May the driver of a school bus start the vehicle in motion before every passenger is seated? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "May a person be allowed to board or leave a school bus except from the right side? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "Should the driver of a school bus allow students to leave the bus other than at their regular stops? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "When students are required to cross the roadway after leaving the bus, should they cross in front of the bus or in rear of the bus? - CORRECT ANSWER In front" "Must the driver of a school bus be certain traffic has stopped in obeyance to the alternating flashing lights before he permits the students to leave the bus? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Heavy concentrated load - CORRECT ANSWER Should be placed near the rear and on its long side if at all possible. Most of the load should be over the rear axle and not against the cab." "Uniform crosswise loading - CORRECT ANSWER Eliminates twisting and stress on the frame; prevents overloading of axle housing and wheel bearing" "90 percent - CORRECT ANSWER Amount of payload on rear tires" "10 percent - CORRECT ANSWER Amount of payload on front tires" "15 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum length of draw-bars" "Chocked - CORRECT ANSWER What trailers' wheels need to be when left parked" "High, All, An Out, That You Are Seen, With A Smile - CORRECT ANSWER Five See's" "Lateral Positioning - CORRECT ANSWER Keeping as much space as possible between your vehicle and other hazards" "200 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum distance for commercial drivers to be apart from each other" "2x - CORRECT ANSWER Braking force needed when doubling the vehicle's weight" "4x - CORRECT ANSWER Braking force needed when doubling the vehicle's speed" "8x - CORRECT ANSWER Braking force needed when doubling the vehicle's weight and speed" "Take first digit of speed and add with actual speed - CORRECT ANSWER How to Compute Reaction Distance" "Take first of speed and multiply with actual speed - CORRECT ANSWER How to Compute Braking Distance" "123 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Safe stop when entering an intersection at 30mph" "Snubbing the brakes - CORRECT ANSWER Controls the speed of the vehicle when going down a light grade" "350 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum distance of vision of headlights on high beam" "Turning Radius and Off Track - CORRECT ANSWER What a degree of sharpness relies on" "Keep Front Wheels Close to Center Line - CORRECT ANSWER Curving to the right from the open highway" "200 to 300 RPM - CORRECT ANSWER How much RPM is dropped to next lower marked speed on tack" "Never - CORRECT ANSWER How much should a warm tire be bled down" "2/32" - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum amount of tread on tires" "If your vehicle is 38 feet in length, what "timed-interval" count would you use under ideal road and traffic conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER 4 seconds. Round to nearest 10 feet and divide by 10." "What conditions should the driver consider when deciding upon a safe driving speed? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Road condition (rain) 2. Tire condition (tread, inflation) 3. Brake condition (adjustment) 4. Light condition (glare, shadows) 5. Visibility condition (dusk, rain, smoke, dust) 6. Traffic density (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists) 7. Load condition (weight, length, width, type) 8. Driver condition (fatigue, tension)" "In what way does the slow driver create a traffic hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER Slow drivers create hazards from vehicles following too close or trying to pass them, which increases their risk of an accident from the rear and the side." "In what way does the fast driver create a traffic hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER Fast drivers increase their chance for collision by reducing stopping distance and increasing driving fatigue" "What is the minimum following distance the driver of a commercial vehicle maintains when following another commercial vehicle outside of a business or residential district? - CORRECT ANSWER 200 feet, 2 second rule, take car length to the nearest ten feet and divide by 10, 1 car length per 10 mph" "What defensive measures can the driver take as he approaches any intersection? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Never enter an intersection at a speed at which you cannot stop safely. 2. Do not assume you have the right of way. 3. Look well ahead for stale green lights. 4. Position your vehicle into the proper lane well before the turn at the intersection. 5. Do not depend on other drivers. 6. Never pass at the approach to or in an intersection." "If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, how many times must the stopping power be increased? - CORRECT ANSWER 2x" "If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, by how many times must the braking force be increased to stop the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER 4x" "If the weight and the speed of the vehicle is doubled, by how many times must the braking force be increased to stop the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER 8x" "How many braking systems are required on every truck, truck-tractor or bus? - CORRECT ANSWER Two: the service brake and the parking brake." "What is the best method of applying the brakes: On a wet road surface? To check the speed down a slight grade? To check the speed down a steep grade? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Lightly snub the breaks to prevent the wheels from locking. 2. By snubbing the breaks. 3. Select the lower gear ratios and with a steady break application" "What determines the "safe speed" to proceed down any hill? - CORRECT ANSWER The speed which will allow safe stop at any time." "What is the purpose of an engine governor? - CORRECT ANSWER To keep an engine's RPM within safe limits." "Are engine retarders more effective at low engine R.P.M. or high R.P.M? - CORRECT ANSWER Higher RPM" "What should the driver do when it becomes necessary to drive his vehicle through the water which is upon the highway? - CORRECT ANSWER Place a slight drag on the breaks" "Why should you avoid overtaking another vehicle when your difference in speed is only slight? - CORRECT ANSWER The time to overtake is considerable and creates hazards" "Why should you not signal another vehicle to overtake and pass you? - CORRECT ANSWER You may be encouraging a driver with limited experience to over-drive his/her ability." "What action should the driver take when he is being overtaken by a smaller vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER Help them complete their pass, reduce your speed if necessary." "What is the advantage of "double clutching" when shifting gears? - CORRECT ANSWER It allows you to get the engine's RPM up with the clutch out." "What precautions must be taken by the driver before leaving his vehicle parked on a grade? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Place the transmission in the lowest forward or reverse gear. 2. If the vehicle is equipped with a two speed axle; the axle must be in low range. 3. If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary transmission , the transmissions must be in a low range. 4. Set the parking brake in the power unit. 5. If the vehicle is on a grade, turn the front wheels in the proper direction. Block unit if necessary. 6. Under no circumstances may the driver use the trailer hand valve to hold a parked unit which is to be left unattended." "What is the prime factor which determines the amount of control the driver has over his vehicle in a curve? - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of traction the vehicle's tires have with the road surface" "What would be the effect on a vehicle which is travelling too fast in a curve? - CORRECT ANSWER Entering a curve too fast can result in a skidding or a roll-over, applying brakes in a curve can cause a skid or jack-knife." "Should the driver slow his vehicle in a curve, or before entering the curve? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "What is the effect of applying "power" in a curve? - CORRECT ANSWER Applying a slight amount of power in the curve counteracts the centrifugal force" "Why are accidents more likely to occur in intersections than in the other areas of driving? - CORRECT ANSWER It's where drivers are more likely to be confused than in any other part of driving." "What is meant by the term "stale green light"? - CORRECT ANSWER A light that has been green for a while and will soon turn to yellow." "How can the driver safely test for a "wet" road surface? - CORRECT ANSWER By getting the feel of the road at slow speed by testing steering control and braking friction with the road surface." "If you become drowsy when driving, what is the best thing to do? - CORRECT ANSWER Stop, get out and get plenty of fresh air." "Why should water not be thrown on a gasoline, oil or grease fire? - CORRECT ANSWER Water spreads gasoline or oil fires. Use extinguishers, sand, or dirt to smother it instead." "What could the driver do if a fire started in a trailer being pulled by his vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER If you are sure you can do so safely, disconnect the tractor from the trailer and separate the units to a safe distance apart." "What precautions should be taken when using a carbon tetrachloride or a CO2 type fire extinguisher? - CORRECT ANSWER Avoid using them in closed areas as they generate harmful gases, such as phosgene gas." "How many fire extinguishers are required on: A truck hauling explosives? A school bus? A transit bus? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Two 2. One 3. One" "What emergency equipment is required to be carried on" A commercial vehicle over 6,000 lbs. G.V.W.? A passenger vehicle having a seating capacity of more than nine passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER Three red flares, lantern, reflectors, or fuses which may be seen from up to 600 feet." "If your vehicle becomes disabled on a two-way highway, how far ahead and how far behind should the flags and flares be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 feet in front and behind the vehicle and one alongside or 10 feet from the vehicle" "On what type of vehicle is it permissible to mount an amber flashing roof light? - CORRECT ANSWER Certain Buses and Trucks" "What is the first consideration of a driver who operates a vehicle used for the transportation of the public? - CORRECT ANSWER The safe operation of their vehicle. It must take preference over the maintaining of schedules or any other factor that could contribute to the lessening of the safe operation." "Should the driver turn on the vehicle's signal lights before he is ready to leave the parking position? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "What hazards should a driver expect when passing a line of parked vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER Cars pulling out without warning, sudden opening of doors on the traffic side, or pedestrians stepping out from between cars." "What warning clues should the driver watch for when he is driving past a line of parked vehicles? - CORRECT ANSWER -Front wheels turned out -Drivers sitting behind the wheel -Exhaust from tail pipes -Brake lights" "May the driver collect a fare or make change while the vehicle he operates is in motion? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "What width of roadway should be left unoccupied by and beside a bus when stopped to take on or discharge passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 feet" "May the driver of any public passenger-vehicle refuse to transport or carry any person under normal conditions who offers himself at any regular scheduled stopping place of that vehicle and who tenders the legal flare? - CORRECT ANSWER I hope not" "Is it legal to have movable let-down or jump seats in any private or limited passenger-vehicle without obtaining the approval of the Public Utilities Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER No" "When should a school bus driver wear their seat belt? - CORRECT ANSWER Always" Driving Privilege - CORRECT ANSWER Favor granted by Guam to drive on the streets. Driving is not a right." "Type B - CORRECT ANSWER Operate Single 2-5-10 and over 10 tons" "Type C - CORRECT ANSWER Operate over 10 tons" "Type D - CORRECT ANSWER Operate Buses" "Vision Requirement - CORRECT ANSWER Not less than 20/50 in poorer eye, 20/30 better eye and 20/30 in both eyes; No diplopia" "Physical Requirement - CORRECT ANSWER May prohibit amputees or disabled" "Disqualification - CORRECT ANSWER Felon; DUI; Narcotics Export; Drugs; Leaving the Scene with Accident" "Expiration - CORRECT ANSWER Three years after first birthday anniversary since issuance" "Chauffeur - CORRECT ANSWER Employed by another and received compensation" "104 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum bus width" "96 inches - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum truck width" "13'6" - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum height" "40,000 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum weight of solo behicle" "35 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum length on solo vehicles" "40 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum length on trailers or buses" "65 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum length on combined vehicles" "600 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum distance to see red flares on vehicles 80 feet wide or more" "500 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum distance to see tail lights" "Pole or pipe dolly - CORRECT ANSWER Vehicle without a motive power that has axles that are 54 or less inches apart" "300 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum distance of business district adjacent to highway and contiguous properties" "60 psi - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum tire pressure on chauffeur vehicles" "20 percent - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum depletion of air brakes' reservoir" "40 percent - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum depletion of vacuum brakes' reservoir" "200 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum distance to see from right and left rear mirrors and to hear horns"