Guam Driver's Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Guam Driver's Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass Is driving a privilege or a right according to Guam laws? ✔✔Driving a motor vehicle on public streets and highways is a privilege granted by the Territory acco ...

Guam Driver's Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass Is driving a privilege or a right according to Guam laws? ✔✔Driving a motor vehicle on public streets and highways is a privilege granted by the Territory according to the ruling of the courts. It is not a right. What is the minimum age requirement to be entitled to obtain a Guam drivers permit? ✔✔A person at least 15 1/2 years of age who can pass the examination and meets the requirements of mental and physical ability is entitled to consideration for the Guam driver's license. What is the definition of a minor? ✔✔Minors are persons under 18 years of age. Operator License ✔✔An operator is a person , other than a chauffeur, who drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway. How many driving hours must a permit holder complete in order to be considered to obtain an intermediate permit? ✔✔50 hours 10 of which must be done at night. (past 7:00pm) A permit holder must not have a blood alcohol consent that exceeds *.** at any time while driving. ✔✔0.02 What is the minimum age to obtain a intermediate license? ✔✔16 years of age Intermediate Licensees under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent of adult guardian who is a fully licensed driver at all times while driving between the hours of: ✔✔10:00 P.M- 6:00 A.M on weeknights and 12:00 A.M- 6:00 P.M on weeknights EXCEPT when driving to and from work Intermediate Licensees 18 years and over must be accompanied by a licensed driver whi is either 21 years of age or older, or the permit holder's spouse at all times while driving between the hours of: ✔✔12:00 A.M - 6:00 A.M nightly A licensee with an intermediate license must not be convicted of any traffic or motor vehicle laws for how many consecutive months? ✔✔12 Minimum age to obtain a full license. ✔✔17 What is a defensive driver? ✔✔A defensive driver is one who is always on the alert for the mistakes of other. Never Drive When: ✔✔1. you are feeling sick, tied, sleepy, angry, or emotionaly upset 2. under sedatives or hazardous drugs 3. if you've even had one drink When parallel parked, the vehicle's right wheels shall be within ** inches of the curb or edge of the street. ✔✔18 inches Signal for *** feet before turning. ✔✔100 feet Pavement Markings: Yellow lines- ✔✔are used to divide roads with two way traffic. Pavement Markings: White lines- ✔✔divide lanes or roadways where the traffic is going in the same direction. Controlling Your Vehicle in an Emergency: Tire Blow Out- ✔✔Do not slam on the brakes. Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, steer straight ahead, and slow down gradually to stop. Controlling Your Vehicle in an Emergency: Rear Wheel Skid- ✔✔Do not brake suddenly. Turn your steering wheel in the direction the skid, and as the vehicle begins to straighten out, bring he front wheels into line. Controlling Your Vehicle in an Emergency: Accelerator Pedal Jams- ✔✔Put your gears in neutral and turn off the ignition. Controlling Your Vehicle in an Emergency: Right Wheels Off Pavement- ✔✔Do not try to pull sharply back onto the pavement. Steer straight ahead slowing gradually until you van pull safely back onto the road. Controlling Your Vehicle in an Emergency: Collision Unavoidable- ✔✔Turn off the ignition. While braking , attempt to steer away from rigid objects. Controlling Your Vehicle in an Emergency: Vehicle Coming at You- ✔✔If a vehicle approaches on the wrong side of the road, the driver may be asleep, drowsy, inattentive, ill, drugged, or drunk. Warn him with your horn and pull to the right as far as possible- even into a ditch or field if necessary! It is unlawful for any persons while having *.**% or more by weight if alcohol in his/her blood to operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle. ✔✔0.08% Traffic Signal Lights: Red- ✔✔Traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the intersection and remain stopped until green is shown. Traffic Signal Lights: Yellow- ✔✔Traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection, but id such stop cannot be made safely, the vehicle may be driven cautiously through the intersection. Traffic Signal Lights: Green- ✔✔Traffic facing the signal may proceed straight ahead and make right or left hand turns except where such turns are not permitted. Flashing Signals: Flashing Red Stop Signal- ✔✔When a flashing red light is used as a traffic signal at an intersection, drivers of vehicles shall stop before netering the nearest cross walk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. Flashing Signals: Flashing Yellow Caution Signal- ✔✔When a yellow flashing light is used as a traffic signal, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past signal only with caution. Road Signs: Color is Significant: (explain what the color of the sign may mean) Red- ✔✔STOP or prohibition of an action Road Signs: Color is Significant: (explain what the color of the sign may mean) Yellow- ✔✔Warning Road Signs: Color is Significant: (explain what the color of the sign may mean) White and Black- ✔✔Regulatory Sign or Geographic Indications Road Signs: Color is Significant: (explain what the color of the sign may mean) Orange- ✔✔Construction Road Signs: Shapes Have Meanings: ( explain what the shape of a sign may mean) Octagon ( 8 sides)- ✔✔Stop - Always red with white letters. Road Signs: Shapes Have Meanings: ( explain what the shape of a sign may mean) Pennant- ✔✔No passing zone- DO NOT PASS Yellow with Black Letters Road Signs: Shapes Have Meanings: ( explain what the shape of a sign may mean) Wedge- ✔✔Yield The yield sign requires you give the right of way to other vehicles Road Signs: Shapes Have Meanings: ( explain what the shape of a sign may mean) Diamond- ✔✔Warning Yellow with black letters Road Signs: Shapes Have Meanings: ( explain what the shape of a sign may mean) Rectangle- ✔✔Traffic Regulations White with black letters. Define SMV ✔✔Slow Moving Vehicle Reflective Delineators ✔✔outline the edge of the roadways. *** Fine for parking on a beach. ✔✔100 dollars *** Feet for the proper signal distance. ✔✔100 feet *** Feet is minimum distance for an oncoming car that is passing. ✔✔100 feet *** dollars in damage in an accident- you must notify police. ✔✔100 dollars *** dollars in damage in an accident- you must notify Dept. of Rev. and Tax ✔✔250 dollars *** feet you must have a clear view and no traffic for *** feet to do a U-Turn (business district) ✔✔200 and 200 *** feet - Distance for U-Turn in residential area ✔✔100 feet ** MPH speed limit on Guam ✔✔35 MPH ** MPH residential speed limit ✔✔15 MPH ** inches is the distance between curb and tires on parallel park ✔✔18 inches ** inches is the distance between your car and the cars in front and in back on parallel park ✔✔24 inches ** feet is the minimum distance you can park from a fire hydrant, the entrance to a fire station, or an intersection with no curbs ✔✔15 feet ** feet is the minimum distance you can park from a stop sign, a flashing signal or a traffic light (p. 12) ✔✔30 feet * car length for every 10 MPH of speed - proper following distance (p. 18) ✔✔1 car length *** feet - dim your headlights for oncoming car (p. 23) ✔✔500 feet *** feet - dim your lights for car in front as you approach from behind (p. 23) ✔✔300 feet * Years - Guam license is valid (It expires after 3 years) ✔✔3 years no more than * passengers allowed in the back of a pick up truck. All must be over ** yo. (p. 22) ✔✔5 passengers 12 years old $*** fine for Texting and driving (p. 23) ✔✔100 dollar