WorksheetsGuam Test
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 59mins
These lighting equipment must be seen from a distance of
100 feet
200 feet
400 feet
600 feet
When do you refuel a bus?
Before the start of the trip while passengers are on the bus
After the trip while passengers are on the bus
When passengers are not on the bus
During a trip while passengers are on the bus
What does gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) mean?
The weight of the vehicle
The combined weight of the vehicle and its load
The weight of the vehicle's load
The maximum weight of the vehicle as described in the operator's manual
To apply for a Guam B-C-D chauffeur's license, you must
Be at least 18 years old
Pass eye, written, and road test
Pass mental and physical examinations
All of the above
When a trailer being towed begins to swerve or sway uncontrollably, you should:
Slow down and wait until the situation improves
Slow down and proceed to an auto shop to have it checked
Stop the vehicle immediately then continue
Slow down and come to a halt, then determine the cause
What is the maximum height of any vehicle?
12 ft. 6 inches
13 ft. 6 inches
13 ft.
104 inches
Other than judgement factors, clearance, and emotional driving habits, what other factors affect a driver's ability to drive safely on the roads?
Turning maneuvers
Poor vehicle condition
Distraction
All of the above
Seat belts should be worn:
Loose
Tight
Snug
Anytime your judgement calls for it to be worn
To prevent a "rear-end" collision with other vehicles, "stopping" or braking should be:
Consistent
Smooth and gradual
Rough and constant
None of the above
When passengers are on the bus, the driver:
May smoke
May not smoke
May smoke, but only with the passengers' permission
May do as he pleases
Having three or more persons in the front seat blocks the operator's view of the vehicle and may interfere with their control over the vehicle.
Therefore, it is not recommended that operators drive a vehicle so loaded or having too many passengers at the front.
True
False
To prevent hydroplaning:
Watch for hydroplaning conditions
Slow down on curves
Be aware of what is going on between your tires and the road
All of the above
To reduce backing accidents:
Use a guide whenever possible
Back into traffic
Step out of the vehicle and search the backing area for hazards
When two vehicles arrive at an intersection (without a traffic light) from different directions at a four-way stop, who has the right of way?
The busiest side with the most vehicles waiting
The vehicle that was there first
The vehicle on the right
Either driver can yield to the other
When driving at night, you should:
Keep headlights clean and in working condition
Reduce speed when driving after sunset
Flash your lights when an oncoming driver does not dim
When driving, vehicles will always have a "danger zone," which is the area directly in front of the vehicle in which the vehicle cannot stop.
Drive at a constant speed
Drive at the posted speed limit
Install a good braking system
Reduce the speed of the vehicle
The legal parking position is with the right front and rear wheels of the vehicle within ____ inches of the curb or edge of the street.
16 inches
18 inches
20 inches
12 inches
Vehicles entering a turn at a low speed requires more turning speed on the steering wheel to make a smoother turn with less exertion by the driver?
True
False
Horns in vehicles must be heard no less than how many feet?
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
500 feet
When traveling on highways outside of business/residential districts, commercial vehicles or combination vehicles shall not follow within how many feet of another commercial vehicle or combination of vehicles?
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
500 feet
Adjusting to the road conditions such as when driving on slippery and wet roads is important. The driver is required to:
Get the feel of the road when starting out
Not slam on the brakes. Instead, use gentle brake applications and avoid harsh/sudden turning of the steering wheel
Be prepared and alert for hazards well ahead of his/her vehicle path
All of the above
How long does it take for a driver to see a problem to the time when the brakes are actually applied?
1/2 of a second
3/4 of a second
1 second
A second and a half
What should you do if you have a tire "blow-out?"
Keep up your speed until you can get to the side of the road
Slam on the brakes and steer to the shoulder of the road
Hold the steering wheel firmly, steer straight ahead and slow down to a stop
None of the above
If you place a concentrated load ahead of the rear axle (Picture A), it may cause:
The frame to bend
Almost impossible steering
An overload on the rear tires
All of the above
Notice how school buses have two 7" red lights in front and two red lights in the rear. These flashing lights are used for
Emergency situations
Loading pupils
Unloading pupils
What does the two (2) second rule mean?
It takes two seconds for a truck going 60 mph to come to a stop
You should stay 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
It takes 2 seconds to respond to a given situation
None of the above
A yellow light on a traffic signal means:
Speed up and hurry through the intersection
Slow down and proceed as cautiously as possible
Stop the vehicle, if he or she can do so safely without endangering other vehicles
None of the above
The right and left side mirrors of a vehicle should enable the driver to see up to what distance?
100 feet
200 feet
300 feet
400 feet
Vehicles who must travel slower than the normal traffic must
Use the left lane
Use the right lane
Pull over
Continue driving as usual
What two factors determines the degree of sharpness a vehicle will turn?
The front wheels' turning
The rear wheels' amount of off track
The driver's ability to operate the vehicle
When parking, ensure the vehicle will stay in position. Which of the following is NOT a precaution to do to prevent it from sliding back or having a runaway vehicle?
Place the transmission in the lowest forward or reverse gear
Set the parking brake in the power unit
If the vehicle is on a grade/hill, ensure your front wheels are straight
If the vehicle is equipped with a two-speed axle, the axle must be in low range
Authorized emergency vehicles sounding a siren and/or displaying flashing red or blue lights must be given the right of way. You should:
Drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway
Be clear of an intersection
Stop your vehicle and remain stopped until such vehicle has passed
All of the above
When a tractor-trailer becomes disables on a two-lane roadway, emergency reflectors must be placed at the following distances:
One signal 100 ft. from the front, another 100 ft, from the rear, and a third alongside or 10 ft. from the side
One signal 200 ft. from the front, another 100 ft, from the rear, and a third alongside the vehicle
One signal 100 ft. from the front and another 100 ft. from the rear
No emergency reflectors are needed
In backing a tractor with a semi-trailer, the front wheels of the tractor must be turned in a direction ____ to that in which it is desired to move the rear end of the trailer.
Opposite
Same
Slanted
Zigzag
Drivers holding a "D" bus chauffeur's license will be disqualified to drive any type "D" vehicles if convicted or guilty of:
Any felony charges
Sale or use of narcotic drugs
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
All of the above
Any public or limited passenger-vehicle should be inspected:
Daily
Once a day
Twice a day
Monthly
Before turning, you must signal at least:
25 feet from the turn
50 feet from the turn
75 feet from the turn
100 feet from the turn
When carrying loads of loose materials in vehicles, they must be secured and covered to prevent littering the highway or any shifting/loss of any portion of the load. If caught littering, the offense is chargeable to:
The driver
The owner
Both the owner and the driver
The company
Who is responsible for the safe and legal operation of any vehicle including over-height and overweight vehicles?
Owner
The mechanic
The driver
The manufacturer
When backing to couple a semi-trailer, the fifth wheel opening must be in direct line with:
The trailer king pin
The left wheel of the trailer
The fifth wheel coupler
The master link
What does the term P.S.I mean?
Pressure per standard inch
Power per square inch
Pounds per standard inch
Pounds per square inch
Drivers applying for the Chauffeur's license must have acuity not less than ____ in poorer eye, ____ in better eye, and ____ with both eyes.
20/50, 20/30, 20/30
20/30, 20/30, 20/30
20/50, 20/50, 20/50
20/30, 20/30, 20/50
Every operator's or chauffeur's license shall expire in:
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
A "pole or pipe dolly" is a vehicle ____ a motive power having one or more axles, which axles, if there be more than one, are not more than ____ and two or more wheels, for the purpose of transporting poles, timbers, pipes, or integral structural materials.
Without; 54 inches apart
With; 54 inches apart
Without; 50 inches apart
With; 50 inches apart
Type B permits the holder to operate single vehicle ____.
Type C permits for operating ____.
Type D permits for operating ____.
2-5-10 and over 10 tons; over 10 ton; buses
2-5-10 and over 5 tons; over 5 ton; buses
2-5-10 and over 20 tons; over 10 ton; buses
None of the above
A "residence district" is that portion of a highway and property contiguous thereto, other than a business district of ____, the continuous property fronting.
Three hundred feet or more
Five hundred feet or more
One hundred feet or more
Two hundred feet or more
The maximum outside width of any bus is ____.
104 inches
100 inches
102 inches
103 inches
No vehicle shall be operated with less than
60 pounds per square inch of air
50 pounds per square inch of air
40 pounds per square inch of air
30 pounds per square inch of air
The maximum weight permitted on any one axle is ____, but the load must not be distributed so that the weight on any one tire exceeds ____ for each inch of tire width on pneumatic tires.
20,000 lbs.; 600 lbs.
10,000 lbs.; 500 lbs.
15,000 lbs.; 400 lbs.
5,000 lbs.; 300 lbs
A "right of way" is the ____ of the immediate use of the highway.
Privilege
Right
Choice
None of the above
The load on any vehicle or combination of vehicles ____ beyond the front wheels or if equipped with a front bumper, then not more than three feet beyond the front bumper.
May not extend more than three feet
May extend more than three feet
May not extend more than one foot
May not extend more than two feet
To prevent rollaway, trailers left parked
Should have wheel chocked
Shouldn't have wheel chocked
Should have wheels straightened out
None of the above
____ requires that you minimize risk by keeping as much space as possible between your vehicle and all hazards having collision potential.
Lateral positioning
Front positioning
Back positioning
None of the above
If the weight of the vehicle is doubled, it requires ____ the braking force to stop the vehicle.
50%
20%
75%
25%
To prevent dropping the rear wheels off the pavement or breaking the pavement shoulders, during a curve to the right it is necessary to
Keep the front wheels close to the center line
Proceed well into the intersection before turning
Travel in opposite lane
The five "sees" or driving are: see high, see all, see an out, see that you are seen, see with a smile.
True
False
In setting up a vehicle for its shift point it is well to remember the key is to get the maximum ____ from each gear.
Torque
Speed
Which of the following is/are correct:
Pressure should be checked when the tires are cool
Pressure should be adjusted when the tires are cool
Never bleed down a warm tire
All of the above
When you shift into a lower gear and before you release the clutch, the engine speed must be ____ to meet the speed of the gear.
Increased
Decreased
Constant
None of the above
