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Guam Driver's Handbook (Section 2 Pages 12-33) latest 202 5 What should you do when starting a car from a parking stall or along the curb? - First look for approaching vehicles from the rear, then give the proper signal. Pull out slowly. Remember, you do not have the right-of-away. What should you do when starting a car from a garage or driveway? - Be sure to watch for approaching vehicles or pedestrians. Move cautiously to join the traffic at suitable speed. What should you when you start a car that requires backing? - It may be necessary to inspect what is behind your vehicle very carefully before you begin to move it. If necessary, leave the vehicle to look behind it. Then, keep the space behind you well in view through your rear view mirrors and windows. Always give a proper signal before what? (2) - slowing down and stopping before you begin to park your vehicle Never leave your vehicle until you have stopped the ______ and set the parking ______.
- engine, brake The Legal Parking Position is with the right front and rear wheels of the vehicle within ___ inches of the curb. - 18 inches When you have to stop on a highway, be sure to park with how many wheels off the pavement if possible? If you cannot park off the roadway, what should you do? Your parked vehicle should be visible by how many feet in each direction? - *all four wheels *leave an unobstructed width of highway opposite your vehicle *300 feet in each direction. When angle parking is not clearly designated, a vehicle must be parked parallel ... (finish the statement) - to the curb, heading in the direction of the traffic.
What should you always remove from the ignition after parking your vehicle? - the keys to the car What are the four steps of parallel parking? -
- stop even with front of car ahead
- cut wheels sharp right and back slowly
- when front of your car clears back of car ahead, cut wheels sharp left and continue backing until parallel with curb
- cut sharp right, pull forward and straighten wheels Front and rear bumpers shall not be closer than ____ feet from the other vehicles when in parked position, unless the street is otherwise marked. - 2 feet No person shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended, upon a public highway in any of the following places: name all 11 -
- within an intersection (except when local ordinance permits, next to curb.)
- on a sidewalk or crosswalk
- between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless official signs indicate a different length.
- within 25 feet of the intersection or curb lines, or if none, then within 15 feet of the intersection of property lines at an intersection of highways
- within 30 feet upon the approach to any official flashing signal, stop sign or traffic signal located at the side of the highway
- within 15 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station
- within 15 feet of any fire hydrant
- in from of private driveways, except that the owner of the private driveway may so park
- immediately next to any street or highway excavation or obstruction, nor opposite the same, unless. clear and unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet upon the main traveled portion of such street or highway shall be left free for the passage of other vehicles thereon
- on the roadway or highway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the curb or edge of the highway
- no person shall drive any vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle, nor shall any person stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle, whether attended or unattended, upon the beaches of Guam, except that a person may drive a vehicle across the beach to the water's edge for the sole purpose of launching or retrieving a boat or fishing equipment.
What has the center lane been called historically? name 2 - Suicide Lane and Kamikaze Run What should the center lane be used for? What should it not be used for? - It is actually a LEFT TURN lane and is only for turning left into or out of traffic. This lane is not to be used for passing and is not a safety zone for pedestrians. It is not only illegal to use the center lane for a walkway, it is positively suicidal. How is a U-Turn described? - as a turn to proceed in the opposite direction Where should U-Turns not be made? (6) -
- on a curve or near the crest of a grade (hill) where your vehicle cannot be seen for 300 feet either direction.
- at any intersection where a traffic signal controls the movement of traffic, including intersections where green arrows control the flow, unless a sign specifically says U-Turn may be made.
- where there are vehicles too close that may cause a collision.
- where there are signs prohibiting U-Turns.
- in front of a driveway entrance or approach to a fire station
- no u-turns shall be made on a two way street in a business or residential district, unless they shall be made at least 100 feet from an intersection and then only on such signal and at such time and places as may be indicated by official signs Speeds in excess of ____ miles per hour or ____ kilometers per hour shall be unlawful.
45 mph, 80 kmph All vehicles shall reduce their rate of speed to ____ miles per hour when passing a bus while such is taking or discharging passengers unless such buss is stopping off the surface of the highway. - 10 mph Who do speed limitations not apply to? (3) - police cars who are in a chase, firefighters who are reacting to a fire alarm, and ambulances with an emergency Children under four years old in a motor vehicle shall secured how? - in a child passenger restraint system
Passengers less than 4'9'' tall and between four and eleven years of age shall be secured how? - in a booster seat or appropriately fitting child restraint system Each driver and all passengers of a motor vehicle shall be restrained by what? - a seat belt What is the criteria of passengers riding in the bed of a pickup truck that allows them to be exempt from wearing a seat belt? (6) -
- The bed of the pickup truck is surrounded on all 4 sides by a secure vertical body extension, inclusive of a tailgate, that is at least 14 inches high
- all seats in the cab of the pickup truck are occupied by a passenger
- passengers in the bed of the pickup truck are twelve years of age or older
- passengers in the bed of a pickup truck remain seated on the floor of the truck bed at all times
- passengers are not leaning against the tailgate of the pickup truck
- there are no more than 5 passengers riding in the bed of the pickup truck It is unlawful for a person to read, write or send electronic messages while operating a motor vehicle. What is the maximum for violating this law? - $ What is the fine for having a violating regarding parking for the disabled? - A fine of not less than $300 and no more than $ What are the roads on Guam built with? - with coral aggregate that can be extremely especially when it is wet Failure to negotiate large puddles with caution can result in what? - in a vehicle stall and a brake failure or engine malfunction What should you when you find yourself skidding? - In the event you do find yourself skidding, DON'T SLAM on your brakes. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and gradually turn your wheels in the direction of the skid. Braking or over steering to correct may end up in another skid and locked brakes. Once the vehicle straightens up, gradually step on the brakes until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Backing must always be done _______. Do not rely only upon a ______ to show you where you are going. - carefully, mirror You must not drive a vehicle so loaded either with property or persons that you cannot see ahead, behind or to the sides or so loaded that you cannot control your vehicle. - ahead, behind, sides Stickers, signs, posters, etc. are not permitted on a car's ________, _____, or _____ windows with two exceptions:
- In a ______ inch square in the ______ (upper/lower) corner of the windshield on the side _______ (away/near) from the driver.
- Upon the side windows behind the driver in a position where they will not obstruct his clear view. - windshield, side, rear, 7, lower, away No object or material may be placed in or upon a ______ so that it obstructs or reduces the driver's clear view through the _______ area, ________ from above, or elsewhere except those permitted as listed in the exceptions. - vehicle, windshield, hanging, It is unlawful for anyone to ride on any part of your vehicle that is not intended for the use of passengers, such as the _____ or other ______ parts of the vehicle. If you must carry passengers in the back of a pick-up truck, they must sit firmly on the _____ against the cab. It is unlawful to carry more than _____ passengers on a bed of a pickup truck. - hood, outside, deck, 5 Always keep alert for _______ or _______ in your view of the road. You should give them room to try to anticipate their movements. Don't let any cyclist _____ onto a vehicle. - pedestrians, bicyclists, hang When should horns only be used? - Horns should be used only when it's reasonable and necessary for safe operation.
If you smoke, use an _______ in your vehicle. It is illegal to throw any ______ cigarette, cigar, or any other flaming or glowing substances from your vehicle on any ______ or ______. - ashtray, lighted, street, highway Any person who goes for sightseeing purposes to the scene of a disaster where the aid of police, firemen, ambulance crews, or other rescue and emergency services are required, and by doing so, interferes with the essential services at the scene, is guilty of a ________. - misdemeanor No person shall throw or deposit upon any _______ any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, hoops wire, cans or any other substance likely to injure any ______, ______, or ______ upon such public highway. Littering is _______. - highway, person, animal, vehicle, illegal What must be used whenever a motor vehicle is being operated on highway or adjacent shoulder from 1 hour before sunrise, or at any other time there isn't sufficient light? - headlights (At night) It is ______ to drive with only parking lights on. If you think parking lights are called for, then you must use your _______. Parking lights are for _____ ONLY. - illegal, headlights, parking Keep your headlights properly adjusted so that the lower beams are not aimed _____.
- upward Keep your windshield _____. - clean When you meet an oncoming vehicle, you must _____ your headlight beams (dim your lights) within _____ feet of the approaching motorist. - lower, 500 When facing the glare from from approaching motorists, you should do what? - slow down
Turn off your ignition. While braking, attempt to steer away from rigid objects. What should you do if a vehicle is 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 possible - even into a ditch or field if necessary. Guam law requires that _____ vehicles must be insured. - ALL If you are involved in an accident you are required to: A.? B.? C.? - A. stop and properly identify yourself to the other party. leaving the scene of an accident where property damage has occurred is a misdemeanor. if personal injury has resulted, it is a felony to leave the scene. B. if the property damage exceeds $250 or an injury has resulted, you must contact the police immediately, the law gives you a 24-hour period in which to report the accident. C. you are also required to report the accident within 10 working days from the time the police report has been completed to the Dept. of Revenue and Taxation if the damage exceeds $250 or someone has been injured. It is unlawful for any person, while having ______% percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle. - 0.08% If any person is convicted of a first violation of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, how will the situation be handled? - That person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Guam Police Department (GPD) for not less than a mandatory 48 hours nor more than 1 year and a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000. In addition, the judge may impose any additional penalties, including requiring the offenders to pay restitution to persons injured or for property damaged.
If any person is convicted of a second violation of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and the offense occurred within 5 years of a separate conviction, how will the situation be handled? - That person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of DOC or GPD for not less than a mandatory 7 days nor more than 2 years and by a fine of not less $2,000 nor more than $5,000. The person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended for 1 year, with no exceptions for occupational driving privileges by the Department of Revenue and Taxation. If any person is convicted under the influence of alcohol and controlled substances and that offense occurred within 5 years of 2 separate convictions of a violation or of 2 separate conviction of a prior offense, how will the situation be handled? - The person shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree and shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of DOC or GPD for not less than a mandatory 90 days and not more than 5 years and by a fine of not less than $3,000 nor more than $5,000. The person's privileges to operate a motor vehicle shall be revoked by the Department of Revenue and Taxation for a period of not less than 2 years. Any person who operates a motor vehicle on the public highways or roadways of Guam shall be deemed to have given consent to what three tests for the purpose of determining the alcohol or controlled substance content of the person's blood or urine. - blood, urine, and breath tests Refusal to submit to a blood, urine, or breath test will result in what? - *the person must immediately surrender his or her driver's license to the officer *the officer will take custody of the license and will forward it to the Department of Revenue and Taxation, Motor Vehicle Division, along with the officer's statement, affidavit, or written declaration *the driver's license will not be returned and the person's driving privileges will not be restored until the completion of all administrative and court proceedings have been ordered by the Director of Revenue and Taxation or the courts
