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.
If your vehicle is 38 feet in length, what "timed-interval" count would you use under ideal road and traffic conditi...
what conditions should the driver consider when de
in what way does the slow driver create a tra
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Guam Chauffeur's License Study Guide Complete
2023/2024 Verified Answers
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.
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 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
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.
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