Guam Chauffeur's License Study Guide
Questions and Solutions
What defensive measures can the driver take as he approaches any intersection? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔2x
If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, by how many times must the braking force be
increased to stop the vehicle? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔8x
How many braking systems are required on every truck, truck-tractor or bus? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔The speed which
will allow safe stop at any time.
What is the purpose of an engine governor? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Higher
RPM
What should the driver do when it becomes necessary to drive his vehicle through the
water which is upon the highway? - ✔✔Place a slight drag on the breaks
Why should you avoid overtaking another vehicle when your difference in speed is only
slight? - ✔✔The time to overtake is considerable and creates hazards
Why should you not signal another vehicle to overtake and pass you? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Help them complete their pass, reduce your speed if necessary.
What is the advantage of "double clutching" when shifting gears? - ✔✔It allows you
to get the engine's RPM up with the clutch out.
Questions and Solutions
What defensive measures can the driver take as he approaches any intersection? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔2x
If the speed of the vehicle is doubled, by how many times must the braking force be
increased to stop the vehicle? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔8x
How many braking systems are required on every truck, truck-tractor or bus? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔The speed which
will allow safe stop at any time.
What is the purpose of an engine governor? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Higher
RPM
What should the driver do when it becomes necessary to drive his vehicle through the
water which is upon the highway? - ✔✔Place a slight drag on the breaks
Why should you avoid overtaking another vehicle when your difference in speed is only
slight? - ✔✔The time to overtake is considerable and creates hazards
Why should you not signal another vehicle to overtake and pass you? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔Help them complete their pass, reduce your speed if necessary.
What is the advantage of "double clutching" when shifting gears? - ✔✔It allows you
to get the engine's RPM up with the clutch out.
