CDL Passenger TEST

1. During a pre-trip inspection what are some items that you must check?

The standee line.

The service brakes - parking brake - steering - lights - reflectors - tires.

The number of bandages in first aid kits.

2. Before driving who must inspect the emergency equipment?

The shop.

The driver.

The dispatcher.

3. When can you park on the freeway?

When you need to stop to look at a map..

When you need to get out and stretch your legs..

Only in emergencies..

4. May passengers leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or in the aisle?

Yes, unless there is a printed notice prohibiting it.

No, unless no other space is available.

No, There should be nothing in a doorway or the aisle that might trip riders.

5. What is a factor that most affects the amount of traction that your bus has?

The width of the road.

The type and condition of the road surface.

The brand name of your tires.

6. What are three items of emergency equipment you must have on a bus?

A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit and tire irons.

Reflectors and stretchers and hydraulic jacks.

Reflectors and a fire extinguisher and spare electric fuses.

7. What shape are hazardous material labels?

Diamond-shaped.

Round.

Rectangular.

8. If a posted speed is 45 MPH what is a safe speed for your bus?

It may be 45 miles per hour or it could be more.

It will be exactly 45 miles per hour

It may be 45 miles per hour or it could be less.

9. What should you do about speed if the road becomes slippery?

Reduce your speed gradually.

Reduce your speed quickly.

Stop immediately wherever you are.

10. When may a disabled bus be towed to a safe place with passengers on board?

When the emergency exit is not working.

Only if getting off the bus would be inconvenient for the passengers.

Only if getting off the bus would be unsafe for the passengers.

11. How do you certify corrected defects on your pre-trip inspection?

Skip these items on your pre-trip inspection.

Sign the previous driver report.

Assume that the shop has handled these items.

12. On which wheels may buses have recapped or regrooved tires?

On all wheels.

On all wheels except the front wheels

On all wheels except the drivers.

13. When driving down a steep hill which is best?

Shift down to a lower gear and not use your brakes.

Shift down to a lower gear so that you will not use your brakes hard.

Use your brakes only.

14. When braking, when will a bus have the most traction?

When the wheels are rolling just short of locking up.

During a skid.

When the wheels have locked up.

15. When entering the freeway your best strategy is to?

Try to keep your speed low..

Merge at or close to the speed of traffic on the freeway..

Stop until there is a spot to enter..

16. What is the maximum weight of hazardous materials allowed on a bus?

One hundred pounds.

Five hundred pounds.

One thousand pounds.

17. If red is reflected back from pavement markings you are going?

In the right direction on the freeway..

To be coming to the end of the freeway..

In the wrong direction on the freeway..

18. Which way will a bus lean if you are driving too fast on a banked curve?

It will lean toward the inside

It will lean in the direction of the turn.

It will lean toward the outside.

19. One rule says that you should have how much following distance?

At least three seconds.

At least four seconds

At least five seconds.

20. What is the total weight of hazardous materials of one class allowed on a bus?

One hundred pounds.

Five hundred pounds.

One thousand pounds.

21. Chains are required to be installed on which wheels?

The front wheels

The drive wheels.

The back wheels of a tandem.

22. In backing up which is more dangerous?

Backing to the left.

Backing to the right

They are equally dangerous.

23. It is illegal to transport passengers if you have consumed?

An intoxicating beverage within two hours.

An intoxicating beverage within four hours.

An intoxicating beverage within eight hours.

CDL Passenger Test