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Guam DMV Permit Cheat Sheet

Quick Facts

Exam
Guam Written Knowledge Test
Agency
Rev & Tax MVD
Proctor
UOG GLE, MARC Building
Fee
$15 English / $35 LOTE
Payment
Cash only
Arrive
1 hour before session
Length
40 questions reported, unofficial
Pass mark
32 correct reported, unofficial
Permit fee
$10 at Rev & Tax
Start age
15 years 6 months
Speed cap
45 mph island-wide
Source
Guam Driver's Handbook, 16 GCA

GDL Age Ladder

15.5 permit, 16 intermediate, 17 full

50 supervised hours10 hours after 7 p.m.6 months then 120.02 through Stage 2

Test Day Logistics

Schedule at
Rev & Tax MVD
Book online
MyID.Guam.Gov
Proctor
UOG GLE, formerly PIP
Check in
MARC Building, 2nd floor
Testing room
Annex A building
Arrive
1 hour early minimum
Bring
Photo ID, scheduling slip
Payment
Cash only, no cards
Session cap
75 test-takers per session
Results
Posted on UOG GLE site
Question count
40 reported, never publishedUnofficial
Pass mark
32 correct reportedUnofficial

Guam Fee Table

Written test, English
$15
Written test, LOTE
$35
Learner's permit
$10
License, all classes
$25
Duplicate license
$25
Renewal, 3-year
$25
Renewal, 5-year
$45
Renewal, 8-year
$65Added 2024
Motorcycle Class F
$25
Late penalty
$5 per 3 months
Late penalty cap
$40
Reinstatement
$20
Safety inspection
$15, includes OVIS fee

GDL Stage Numbers

Stage 1 age
15 years 6 months
Stage 2 age
16, road test required
Stage 3 age
17, full licensure
Supervised driving
50 hours total
Night practice
10 hours after 7 p.m.
Stage 1-2 BAC
0.02 zero tolerance
Leave Stage 1
6 clean months
Leave Stage 2
12 clean months
Clean means
No fault crash, no conviction
Violation penalty
Adds 6 months to stage
Violation reporting
DRT within 10 working days
Statute
16 GCA 31A04-31A06

Curfews and Supervision

Under 18, weeknights
10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Under 18, weekends
12 a.m.-6 a.m.
Intermediate, 18 or older
12 a.m.-6 a.m. nightly
Work exception
Carry proof of employment
Stage 1 rule
Always accompanied, never alone
Under-18 supervisor
Parent, guardian, adult 21+
Adult supervisor
Licensed driver 21 or older
Stage 3 curfew
None
Road test examiner
Not from your driving school

Eligibility and Validity

Driver education
40 hours: 32 classroom, 8 in-car
Who needs driver ed
All minors, adult first-timers
Certificate
Original required, not copies
Vision standard
20/40 both eyes
Fail uncorrected
Corrective-lens restriction added
Under-18 applicant
Parent/guardian signs in person
License expiry
3 years after next birthday
Real license life
3 to 4 years
Renew early
Up to 90 days
REAL ID
An option, not mandatory
Mainland license visitors
30 days, then convert
Foreign license visitors
30 days, then both tests
Chauffeur license age
18
Taxi license age
21

Shape Before Words

Octagon stop, pennant no-passing, diamond warning

Wedge equals yieldRectangle equals regulationPennant sits on leftShape, color, symbol, words

Flashing Red vs Flashing Yellow

Flashing red

  • Stop completely first
  • Stop-sign rules apply
  • Then yield and go

Flashing yellow

  • No stop required
  • Proceed with caution
  • Cross traffic uncontrolled

Stop versus slow

Signal and Sign Response

  1. Yellow, can stop safelyStop(Yellow commands stopping)
  2. Yellow, cannot stop safelyProceed cautiously(Safety exception)
  3. Red, turning rightStop, then turn(Unless signed otherwise)
  4. Red, turning leftWait for green(No Guam exception)
  5. Flashing redTreat as stop sign
  6. Flashing yellowProceed with caution(No stop needed)
  7. Signal dark or deadStop, treat all-way(16 GCA 3339(h))
  8. Sign words obscuredRead shape and color(Tested that way)

Signal Indications

Officer signal
Overrides every sign, signal
Green
Proceed, yield pedestrians already crossing
Yellow
Stop unless stopping is unsafe
Red
Full stop, stay until green
Right on red
Allowed after complete stop
Right-on-red ban
Chief of Police, sign required
Left on red
Never permitted on Guam
Flashing red
Stop, then stop-sign rules
Flashing yellow
Proceed with caution, no stop
Dead signal
Stop, treat as all-way
Hagatna Loop
Follow arrows, one-way circulation

Delineator vs Object Marker

Delineator

  • Traces the road edge
  • Single equals roadway or ramp
  • Double equals speed-change lane

Object marker

  • Flags one fixed hazard
  • Bridge posts, traffic islands
  • Sits at the roadside

Continuous edge versus point

Sign Shapes

Octagon
STOP, only 8-sided sign
Pennant
No Passing Zone, left side
Wedge (downward triangle)
YIELD
Diamond
Warning of road conditions
Rectangle
Regulation: speed, turns, parking
Red circle, diagonal line
Prohibition, means NO
Advisory speed plaque
Safest speed, best conditions
Reading order
Shape, color, symbol, words

Sign Colors

Red
Stop or prohibition
Yellow
Warning
Orange
Construction or maintenance
White with black
Regulatory or geographic fact
Green and white
Guide: places, mileage, routes
Black and white
Also a guide sign
Old and new styles
Both in use on Guam

Delineators and Markers

Single delineators
Roadways and ramps
Double delineators
Change-of-speed lanes
Object markers
Fixed roadside hazards
Marker examples
Islands, bridge posts, piers
SMV emblem
Orange triangle, red borders
SMV action
Slow down before passing
Guam marking habit
Reflectors used more than paint

Driver On The Right

Same moment, the right has the right

Already inside winsSpeeding forfeits itLeft turn always yields

U-Turn: 300 vs 100 Feet

300 feet

  • Sight-distance test
  • Curves and hill crests
  • Others must see you

100 feet

  • Setback from intersection
  • Business or residential streets
  • Only where signs allow

Sight versus setback

Who Goes First

  1. Officer directing trafficFollow the officer(Overrides signals)
  2. Red light or stop signFull stop first(Then yield)
  3. Entering a through highwayStop, even unsigned(16 GCA 3326)
  4. Other car already insideYield to it(You are approaching)
  5. Both arrived same momentYield to the right(Left yields)
  6. You are turning leftYield oncoming traffic(Until clearly safe)
  7. Leaving driveway or alleyYield to everyone(No timing balance)
  8. You were speedingYou forfeit right-of-way(Automatic)

Right-of-Way Order

Uncontrolled intersection
First vehicle in goes
Arriving together
Left yields to right
Vehicle already inside
Approaching driver yields
Turning left
Yield oncoming until safe
Unlawful speed
Forfeits your right-of-way
Through highway
Stop even without sign
On through highway
Slow, let stopped vehicle cross
Driveway or alley
Yield to all highway traffic
Crossing a sidewalk
Yield to pedestrians on it
Emergency vehicle trigger
Siren or red/blue lamp
Lamp visibility
500 feet to the front
Emergency response
Pull right, clear of intersection
Blocking the box
Illegal, need space beyond

Passing Distance Trio

100 signal, 100 oncoming, 300 U-turn

Signal 100 feet aheadNever within 100 oncomingU-turn needs 300 sight

Marked vs Unmarked Crosswalk

Marked crosswalk

  • Painted lines present
  • Driver must yield

Unmarked crosswalk

  • Every intersection has one
  • Driver yields identically

Paint changes nothing

Pass or Wait

  1. Solid line your sideWait(No passing)
  2. Broken line your sidePass if clear(Check oncoming)
  3. Oncoming within 100 feetAbort the pass
  4. Approaching crest or curveWait(View obstructed)
  5. Vehicle ahead turning leftPass on the right(Lawful case)
  6. Wide paved shoulderNever pass there(Not a lane)
  7. Car stopped at crosswalkNever overtake it(Pedestrian hidden)
  8. School bus stoppedStop both directions(No exception)

Turns and Signals

Signal distance
100 feet before turning
Lane change first
Signal for longer
Left-turn hand signal
Arm extended horizontally
Right-turn hand signal
Arm extended upward
Stop hand signal
Arm extended downward
Right turn lane
Start and finish extreme right
Left turn, two-way
Start near the center line
Left turn, one-way
Leftmost lane available
Center lane use
Left turns only, never passing
Center lane nickname
Suicide Lane, Kamikaze Run
Wheels while waiting
Keep straight until turning
U-turn sight rule
300 feet each direction
U-turn setback
100 feet from intersection
U-turn at signals
Banned unless sign permits
U-turn at fire station
Never at driveway entrance
Mechanical signals required
Wide or long vehicles

Center Turn Lane vs Three-Lane

Center turn lane

  • Left turns only
  • Must use where marked
  • Never a pedestrian refuge

Three-lane center

  • Passing where clearly visible
  • Or left-turn preparation
  • Separate statute applies

Turn lane never passes

Lines and Passing

Yellow lines
Divide opposite directions
White lines
Divide same direction
Solid on your side
No passing
Broken on your side
Passing allowed
Both lines broken
Either direction may pass
Oncoming gap
Never closer than 100 feet
Pass right, case 1
Vehicle ahead turning left
Pass right, case 2
Two lanes each direction
Pass right, case 3
One-way highway
Shoulder lane
Not a passing lane
Roadway edge
Ends at solid white line
Never pass left
Crest, curve, three-lane road
Being passed
Do not increase speed
Return after passing
See vehicle in mirror
Lane discipline
Never change lanes in intersection
Trucks 10,000 pounds+
Stay out of leftmost lane

Parking 15, 25, 30

15 hydrant, 25 intersection, 30 stop sign

15 fire station driveway30 signal approach30 opposite safety zone18 inches from curb

6 Inches vs 18 Inches

6 inches

  • Parallel parking target
  • Handbook technique figure
  • Leaves you margin

18 inches

  • Legal outer limit
  • 16 GCA 3403(a)
  • Beyond it is violation

Aim versus legal limit

Speed and Distance

Island maximum
45 mph, every road
Metric equivalent
80 km/h
Basic speed rule
Reasonable and proper always
Driving too slowly
Also unlawful, obstructs traffic
Assured clear distance
Stop within visible distance
Limited speed areas
Chief of Police posts them
Passing a loading bus
Reduce to 10 mph
Motor-assisted bicycle
Never above posted or 30
EPAMD roads
Only 25 mph or less
Following distance
1 car length per 10 mph
At 45 mph
5 car lengths, rounded up
Stopping at 50 mph
200 feet dry minimum
Wet multiplier
3 to 12 times farther
45 mph per second
66 feet
Brake standard
20 mph within 30 feet
Speed exemptions
Chase, fire response, ambulance emergency

Forty-Five Is The Ceiling

45 mph everywhere, no road posts higher

80 km/h equivalentBus loading equals 10 mphSigns may only lower

Parking Distances

Fire hydrant
15 feet
Fire station driveway
15 feet
Intersection, no curb lines
15 feet from property lines
Excavation clearance
20 feet must remain
Intersection or curb lines
25 feet
Approach to stop sign
30 feet
Approach to traffic signal
30 feet
Safety zone ends
30 feet opposite
Crosswalk setback
None set by Guam
Railroad crossing rule
None, Guam has no railroads
Curb distance
Right wheels within 18 inches
Parallel parking target
6 inches from curb
Bumper spacing
At least 2 feet
Highway shoulder stop
Leave 15 feet clear
Or be visible
300 feet each direction

Parking Bans

On a crosswalk
Prohibited outright
In an intersection
Prohibited
On a sidewalk
Prohibited
Private driveway
Banned, except the owner
Double parking
Roadway side of parked vehicle
Guam beaches
No driving or parking
Beach fine
Up to $100
Beach exception
Launching boat, retrieving nets
Religious service parking
Protected curbside during service
Accessible space, no placard
$300 to $500 fine
Access aisle
Blocking it counts too
Placard fraud
Misdemeanor, placard confiscated
Owner presumption
Registered owner presumed parker
Unattended, step 1-2
Engine off, ignition locked
Unattended, step 3-4
Key removed, brake set
Unattended, step 5
On grades, wheels toward curb

Beams 500 Then 300

500 oncoming, 300 following, low in fog

Bigger number, bigger riskParking lights never legalLights when 500 unclear

School Bus vs Passenger Bus

School bus

  • Stop from both directions
  • No divided-highway exception
  • Wait until passengers safe

Passenger bus

  • Never pass boarding side
  • 10 mph where permitted
  • Safety zone exception exists

Full stop versus 10 mph

Vehicle Emergency Response

  1. Tire blows outGrip wheel, slow gradually(No hard braking)
  2. Car starts to skidLift off accelerator(Steer into skid)
  3. Accelerator jams downNeutral or ignition off
  4. Right wheels drop offSteer straight, slow first(Then return)
  5. Collision unavoidableSteer from rigid objects(Ignition off)
  6. Wrong-way car approachingHorn, pull right hard(Ditch acceptable)
  7. Siren or blue lightsPull right, then stop(Clear of intersections)
  8. You are inside the intersectionContinue through first(Then pull right)

Buses and Pedestrians

Stopped school bus
Stop from either direction
Divided highway exception
None on Guam
School bus sign
Front and rear, 8 inches
When you may move
All passengers reach safety
School bus fine
$10 to $50
Injury while passing
Charged as reckless driving
Stopped passenger carrier
Never pass boarding side
Safety zone exception
Pass at 10 mph maximum
Center lane
Not a safety zone
Marked crosswalk
Driver yields
Unmarked crosswalk
Driver yields at intersections
Car stopped at crosswalk
Never overtake it
White cane or guide dog
Take all necessary precautions
Mid-block pedestrian
Yields, but you owe care
Jaywalking definition
Between signal-controlled adjacent intersections
Fire hose
Never drive over unprotected hose

High vs Low Beams

High beams

  • Open unlit road
  • No nearby traffic
  • Maximum reach ahead

Low beams

  • Within 500 feet oncoming
  • Within 300 feet following
  • Fog and lighted streets

Reach versus glare

Bikes, Mopeds, Motorcycles

Moped minimum age
15
149 cc or smaller
Class A license or higher
150 cc and above
Motorcycle endorsement, Class F
Road test machines
150 cc or smaller banned
Helmet, age rule
Riders and passengers under 18
Helmet, experience rule
Licensed under 3 years
Motorcycle helmet fine
$50 to $500
Bicycle helmet law
Every rider, any age
Bicycle helmet source
Bicycle Safety Act 2012
Motorcycle passenger age
None under 12
Passengers per motorcycle
One, with footrests and handgrips
Bicycle status
A vehicle on the highway
Bicycle position
Single file, with traffic
Bicycles on sidewalks
Not permitted
Bicycle speed cap
Never above posted or 30
Passing a bicycle
Pass left, safe distance
Guam buffer distance
None set, not 3 feet
Drain grates
Bars parallel, trap tires

Guam Road Conditions

Road aggregate
Oil-rich coral, polishes smooth
Algae growth
Thrives on polished coral
Most dangerous moment
First minutes of rain
Heavy rain
Turn headlights on
Large puddles
Slow before entering water
Puddle risk
Soaked wiring, brake failure
Skid step 1
Never slam the brakes
Skid step 2
Lift off the accelerator
Skid step 3
Steer into the skid
Skid step 4
Brake gently once straight
Defensive driver
Alert for others' mistakes
Handbook slogan 1
Expect the Unexpected
Handbook slogan 2
Our Brother's Keeper
Priority rule
Give up right-of-way, avoid crash
Tailgater response
Increase your own gap
Ball in the street
Expect a child behind

Night and Headlights

Lights required
Sunset to sunrise
Also required when
Cannot see 500 feet
Parking lights
For parking only, never driving
Dim for oncoming
Within 500 feet
Dim when following
Within 300 feet
Lighted streets
Use lower beams
Fog
Low beams, reduce speed
Why not high beams
Light reflects back, blinds you
Facing glare
Watch right edge, slow
Windshield
Keep clean, dirt scatters glare
Tinted lenses after dark
Hide sign and signal colors

0.08 vs 0.02 BAC

0.08 percent

  • Full adult license
  • Age 21 and over
  • Criminal DUI threshold

0.02 percent

  • Permit and intermediate holders
  • Zero-tolerance license condition
  • Stage advancement lost

Adult versus graduated

Which BAC Applies

  1. 21 or older, full license0.08 percent(9 GCA 92102(b))
  2. Under 210.04 percent(9 GCA 92102(c))
  3. Learner's permit holder0.02 maximum(Zero tolerance)
  4. Intermediate licensee0.02 maximum(Stage 2 condition)
  5. Any drug impairmentUnlawful at any level(Solvents included)
  6. You refuse testing6-month suspension minimum(Administrative)

BAC and DUI Numbers

Adult limit
0.08 percent or more
Under 21 limit
0.04 percent or more
Permit or intermediate
Never exceed 0.02
Governing law
9 GCA Chapter 92
Stale citation
16 GCA Chapter 18 vacant
Covered conduct
Drive, operate, physical control
1st offense custody
48 hours to 1 year
1st offense fine
$1,000 to $5,000
1st offense license
6-month suspension
2nd within 5 years
1-year suspension, no permit
3rd within 5 years
Felony, 2-year revocation minimum
4th within 7 years
Felony, 3-year revocation minimum
Implied consent
Driving equals consent to testing
Refusal, no priors
6-month suspension
Refusal, one prior
2-year revocation
Refusal, two priors
3-year revocation
Occupational permit
First offenders only
Interlock lockout
Will not start above 0.05
Open container
Trunk or rear compartment only
Glove compartment
Does not count as secured
Marijuana in vehicle
Consuming is petty misdemeanor

$50 Statute vs $250 Handbook

$50 statute

  • 16 GCA 3502
  • Current governing law
  • Written report to GPD

$250 handbook

  • 2011 handbook figure
  • Likely tested answer
  • Contact police immediately

Law versus test source

Phone and Distraction

What is banned
Holding or using a phone
Not just texting
Voice calls count too
Driving includes
Stopped in traffic, engine running
Legal only when
Pulled safely off the highway
First fine
Not less than $100
Repeat fine
Not less than $500
Crash-related fine
Not less than $1,000
Hands-free exemption
One earpiece maximum
Who loses exemptions
Permit and intermediate holders
Emergency calls
Always exempt
Video screens
None forward of driver's seat
Windshield stickers
7-inch square, far lower corner
Hanging objects
Nothing obstructing the windshield
Horn use
Only when reasonably necessary
Eluding an officer
Misdemeanor, 1-year suspension possible
Large vehicle enhancement
$100, $200, then $500

Belts and Child Restraints

Under 4 years old
Child restraint system required
Booster height trigger
Under 4 feet 9 inches
Booster age trigger
Between 4 and 11
Both must apply
Height and age together
Everyone else
Federal-standard seat belt required
Motorcycles
Excluded from belt rules
Pickup bed, condition 1
14-inch sides all around
Pickup bed, condition 2
Every cab seat occupied
Pickup bed, condition 3
Bed passengers 12 or older
Pickup bed, condition 4
Seated on the bed floor
Pickup bed, condition 5
Not leaning on tailgate
Pickup bed, condition 6
No more than 5 passengers
All six or none
Conditions are cumulative
Belt fine, first
Up to $100 per violation
Belt fine, repeat
Up to $200 within 1 year
Speeding with bed riders
$100 per bed passenger extra
Belt effectiveness
Fatalities cut 30-50 percent
Riding on the hood
Always unlawful
Liberation Day parade
Exempt under 10 mph
Pre-1967 vehicles
Exempt from restraint rules
HSD notation
Deaf or speech-impaired drivers

Insurance and Inspection

Property damage minimum
$20,000 per accident
Bodily injury, per person
$25,000
Bodily injury, per accident
$50,000
Uninsured driving fine
Mandatory $500
Proof of insurance
Produce at any traffic stop
Coverage duty
Continuous through registration period
After cancellation
30 days to replace
Plates issued
Two per registered vehicle
Motorcycles and trailers
One plate plus validation tag
Plate height
At least 12 inches up
Registration renewal
Annually, month on sticker
Sticker location
Top left corner of plate
Inspection triggers
Original, annual, after collision
Inspection fee
$15, includes $3 OVIS
New-vehicle waiver
First registration plus two renewals
Waiver cost
One-time $30 processing fee
Failed inspection
Re-submit within 5 days
Window tint
Non-compliant fails inspection

Crash Duties

Duty to stop
Any injury or property damage
Give at the scene
Name, address, registration number
Also show
Your operator's license
Render assistance
Transport if apparently necessary
Unattended vehicle hit
Leave conspicuous written notice
Then notify
GPD within 24 hours
Notice applies
Regardless of damage amount
Leaving injury scene
Felony
Leaving damage-only scene
Petty misdemeanor
Report threshold, statute
$50 or more
Report threshold, handbook
More than $250
Police report deadline
Within 24 hours
Rev & Tax report
10 working days after police

Common Traps

Mainland speed limits

Guam caps at 45 No 55 or 65

School bus direction

Both directions must stop No divided-highway exception

Crosswalk parking setback

Parking on crosswalk banned No setback distance exists

Railroad crossing rule

Mainland sets 50 feet Guam has no railroads

Following distance rule

Guam counts car lengths Not the three-second rule

Yellow light meaning

Yellow commands a stop Not permission to accelerate

Turning on red

Right on red allowed Left on red never

Parking lights at dusk

Parking lights for parking Headlights whenever light needed

Texting-only assumption

Holding a phone counts Voice calls also banned

Phone fine direction

Handbook said maximum $100 Statute says minimum $100

Bicycle passing buffer

Mainland uses three feet Guam sets no distance

Wet stopping distance

Not merely doubled Three to twelve times

Question count status

40 questions widely reported DRT publishes no count

Foreign license conversion

Mainland converts on paper Foreign requires both tests

Last Minute

  1. 1.45 mph is the island cap
  2. 2.1 car length per 10 mph
  3. 3.Signal 100 feet before turning
  4. 4.U-turn: 300 sight, 100 setback
  5. 5.Hydrant 15, intersection 25, signal 30
  6. 6.Right wheels within 18 inches
  7. 7.School bus: stop both directions
  8. 8.Dim 500 oncoming, 300 following
  9. 9.Parking lights never legal while driving
  10. 10.BAC: 0.08 adult, 0.02 permit
  11. 11.Under 21 limit is 0.04
  12. 12.GDL ages: 15.5 permit, 16, 17
  13. 13.50 supervised hours, 10 after dark
  14. 14.Driver ed: 32 classroom, 8 in-car
  15. 15.Insurance: $25k person, $50k accident
  16. 16.Property damage minimum $20,000
  17. 17.Written test $15, cash only
  18. 18.Arrive 1 hour early, photo ID
  19. 19.Pass mark 32/40 is unofficial
  20. 20.Yellow means stop when safe
  21. 21.Wet roads: 3-12 times farther
  22. 22.Skid: lift off, steer into it
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