CDL Passenger Endorsement Practice Test

20 Questions | By ESB_Ministries | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 38326

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Commercial drivers have to get a CDL passenger endorsement so that they can drive busses or transport passengers. For you to get this license you have to pass the exams set. If you are looking for revision material, he quiz below is for you. Try it out and good luck!

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1.

If your bus has an emergency exit door. It MUST?
- A.
  
  BE CLOSED WHEN OPERATING THE BUS
- B.
  
  ALWAYS HAVE A RED DOOR LIGHT ON
- C.
  
  BE FREE TO OPEN FOR FRESH AIR
2.

Many buses have curved (convex or "spot") Mirrors. These mirrors?
- A.
  
  ARE AGAINST THE LAW IN SOME STATES
- B.
  
  MAKE THINGS SEEM SMALLER AND FARTHER AWAY THAN THEY REALLY ARE
- C.
  
  DO NOT NEED TO BE CHECKED OFTEN BECAUSE THEY SHOW A LARGER AREA
3.

TO STOP FOR RAILROAD TRACKS, A BUS DRIVER MUST STOP ________FEET BEFORE THE NEAREST TRACK?
- A.
  
  10 TO 25 FEET
- B.
  
  15 TO 50 FEET
- C.
  
  20 TO 75 FEET
4.

WHEN YOU INSPECT YOUR BUS, MAKE SURE?
- A.
  
  EMERGENCY EXIT HANDLES HAVE BEEN REMOVED
- B.
  
  EVERY OTHER HANDHOLD AND RAILING IS SECURE
- C.
  
  RIDER SIGNALING DEVICES ARE WORKING
5.

IF A RIDER WANTS TO BRING A CAR BATTERY OR A CAN OF GASOLINE ABOARD YOUR BUS, YOU SHOULD?
- A.
  
  NOT ALLOW THE RIDER TO DO IT
- B.
  
  COLLECT AN EXTRA FARE FOR THIS TYPE OF CARGO
- C.
  
  PUT THE BATTERY OR GASOLINE IN THE CARGO COMPARTMENT
6.

IF THERE IS NO TRAFFIC LIGHT OR ATTENDANT, STOP FOR A DRAWBRIDGE ABOUT ____________FEET FROM THE DRAWBRING?
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  100
7.

YOU SHOULD NOT LET RIDERS STAND?
- A.
  
  WITHIN TWO FEET OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT
- B.
  
  IN FRONT OF ANY OPEN LUGGAGE SPACE
- C.
  
  IN FRONT OF THE STANDEE LINE
8.

YOU ARE DRIVING A 40 FOOT BUS AT 50 MPH. THE ROAD IS DRY AND VISIBILITY IS GOOD. YOU SHOULD KEEP ______ SECONDS OF SPACE IN FRONT OF YOUR BUS TO BE SAFE?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  5
9.

YOU ARE DRIVING A 40 FOOT BUS AT 30 MPH. THE ROAD IS DRY AND VISIBILITY IS GOOD. YOU SHOULD KEEP A SAFETY SPACE IN FRONT OF YOUR BUS THAT IS AT LEAST __________ SECONDS?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  8
10.

IT IS BEST TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT?
- A.
  
  AT ALL TIMES
- B.
  
  UNLESS YOU WILL NOT BE DRIVING OVER 35 MPH
- C.
  
  ONLY IF YOUR BUS HOLDS MORE THAN 27 PEOPLE
11.

YOUR BUS IS DISABLED AND THE BUS, WITH RIDERS ABOARD MAY BE TOWED OR PUSHED TO A SAFE SPOT TO DISCHARGE THE PASSENGERS ONLY?
- A.
  
  IF THE DISTANCE IS LESS THAN 1 MILE
- B.
  
  BY A 27,000 GVWR OR LARGER TOW TRUCK
- C.
  
  IF GETTING OFF THE BUS SOONER WOULD BE UNSAFE
12.

BUSES MAY HAVE RECAPPED OR REGROOVED TIRES?
- A.
  
  ONLY ON THE OUTSIDE OF DUALS
- B.
  
  ANYWHERE EXCEPT THE FRONT WHEELS
- C.
  
  ON ANY OR ALL THE WHEELS
13.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING LISTS THE THREE TYPES OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT THAT YOU MUST HAVE ON YOUR BUS?
- A.
  
  FIRE EXTINGUISHER, SPARE ELECTRICAL FUSES UNLESS EQUIPPED WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS, REFLECTORS
- B.
  
  HYDRAULIC JACK, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, SIGNAL FLARES
- C.
  
  REFLECTORS, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, TIRE REPAIR KIT
14.

YOU MAY SOMETIMES HAUL SMALL-ARMS AMMUNITION OR EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SUPPLIES ON A BUS. THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF ALL SUCH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MUST BE NOT BE MORE THAN ________ POUNDS?
- A.
  
  50
- B.
  
  500
- C.
  
  5000
15.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF CARGO CAN NEVER BE CARRIED ON A BUS?
- A.
  
  SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION LABELED ORM-D
- B.
  
  IRRITATING MATERIALS OR TEAR GAS
- C.
  
  EMERGENCY DRUG SHIPMENTS
16.

IF YOU HAVE RIDERS ABOARD, YOU SHOULD NEVER FUEL YOUR BUS?
- A.
  
  IN A CLOSED BUILDING
- B.
  
  WITHOUT ATTACHING THE GROUNDING CABLE
- C.
  
  WITH ANY OF THE WINDOWS OPEN
17.

A BUS MAY CARRY BAGGAGE AND FREIGHT ONLY IF SECURED SO?
- A.
  
  ANY RIDER CAN USE ANY DOOR OR WINDOW IN A EMERGENCY
- B.
  
  RIDERS ARE PROTECTED FROM FALLING OR SHIFTING PACKAGES
- C.
  
  BOTH OF THE ABOVE ANSWERS ARE TRUE
18.

WHEN YOU DISCHARGE AN UNRULY RIDER, YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A PLACE THAT IS?
- A.
  
  CONVENIENT FOR YOU
- B.
  
  AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE
- C.
  
  NEAR A POLICE STATION
19.

WHICH OF THESE WILL RESULT IN THE BEST CONTROL ON A CURVE?
- A.
  
  SLOW TO SAFE SPEED BEFORE ENTERING THE CURVE, THEN ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY THROUGH THEM
- B.
  
  MAINTAIN CONSTANT SPEED THROUGH CURVES, KEEPING THE BUS LEANING SLIGHTLY
- C.
  
  SPEED UP BEFORE CURVES, THEN BRAKE ALL THE WAY THROUGH THEM
20.

HOW MANY FOLDING AISLE SEATS ARE ALLOWED IN A BUS THAT IS NOT CARRYING FARM WORKERS?
- A.
  
  0
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  8