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Guam Chauffeur's License Exam Study Questions and Solutions
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Guam Chauffeur's License Exam Study Questionsand Solutions
How can backing accidents be prevented? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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.
What precautions must be taken by the driver before leaving his vehicle parked on a
grade? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔Yes
What is the effect of applying "power" in a curve? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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"? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔By getting the feel of
the road at slow speed by testing steering control and braking friction with the road
surface.
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