CDL Passenger
Vehicles Test

This is the Commercial Vehicle Driver's License Test covering Passenger Vehicles. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

both of these answers are correct

there is a traffic light showing green

none of these answers are correct

the bridge has an attendant or traffic officer who controls traffic whenever the bridge opens

2 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

at the end of each shift

before driving your bus

only if defects are found

all of these answers are correct

3 / 40

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph

the total stopping distance of a bus is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied

the posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely

you need about four times as much stopping distance at 40 mph as at 20 mph

4 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

15 to 50 feet

100 feet exactly

10 to 35 feet

50 to 75 feet

5 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

all of these answers are correct

the driver's seat

women and children seats

senior citizen seats

6 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

should not be allowed on the bus

may be thrown off the bus

is not your responsibility

should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them

7 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

the seats must be safe for riders all seats must be securely fastened to the bus

if there is a red emergency door light, it must work

never drive with an open emergency exit door or window

if you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on red emergency door light

8 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

getting off the bus would be unsafe

your employer tells you to

bus is on a drawbridge

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

9 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

not allow the rider to do it

have the rider pay a second fare

put the materials in the bus's "safe box"

10 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

16 or more persons, including the driver

15 or more persons, including the driver

10 or more persons, including the driver

11 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

allow riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency

all of these answers are correct

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

allow the driver to move freely and easily

12 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

emergency drug shipments

emergency hospital supplies

tear gas

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

13 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

do not use this safety feature in place of the parking brake

all of these answers are correct

the interlock applies the brakes and holds the throttle in idle position when the rear door is open

14 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

should be used in emergencies

releases the brakes

should be used in place of the parking brake

works when the rear door is open

15 / 40

When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

whenever you enter a tunnel

for fresh air

first day of spring

never

16 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

talking with riders while driving

fueling your bus with riders on board if about to run out of fuel

refueling in a closed building with riders on board

towing a disabled bus with riders aboard when getting off would be a safe option

17 / 40

How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

18 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

explain rules at the start of the trip

mention rules at the start of the trip

allow riders on the bus until departure time

remind riders about rules once trip begins

19 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than

500 pounds

250 pounds

100 pounds

300 pounds

20 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

100 feet

5 feet

30 feet

50 feet

21 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

that has air brakes

designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

that has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds

22 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

before and after signaling the change

right after starting the lane change

all of these answers are correct

after completing the lane change

23 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

have a red electric door light turned on at all times

be closed when operating the bus

all of these answers are correct

not have any signs, stickers, or markings anywhere near it

24 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

emergency windows

both hatches

windows

roof vents

25 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must

all of these answers are correct

always have a red door light turned on

be secured when the bus is being driven

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

26 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

properly secured tear gas canisters

small-arms ammunition

properly labeled poison gas canisters

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

27 / 40

Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

each hand-hold and railing

emergency exit handles

signaling devices, including the restroom emergency buzzer, if the bus has a restroom

seat coverings

28 / 40

A bus has a GVWR of 22,000 pounds and seats 24 passengers. What CDL class is this vehicle?

Class C

Class B

Class A

Class D

29 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

all of these answers are correct

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

you should be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead

30 / 40

Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

31 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only

if getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

if the distance is less than 500 yards

by a 27,000 lbs GVWR or larger tow truck

32 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic

all of these answers are correct

if a traffic signal is green

at crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned"

33 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

more than 750 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class

more than 1000 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 200 pounds of any one class

more than 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials

more than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class

34 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

only if required by company policy

always

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

35 / 40

What is the standee line?

a line around each seat to help each passenger have a little personal space

a line at the back of the bus where passengers must stand before exiting

a 2 inch line down the aisle to help keep passenger traffic flowing

a 2 inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind

36 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

all of these answers are correct

rider signaling devices are working

emergency exit handles are secure

every handhold and railing is secure

37 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

only if you have manual transmission, then proceed with flashers on

on the tracks so you can see if the train is coming

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings

5-10 feet before railroad tracks

38 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

all of these answers are correct

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

to replace the parking brake

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

39 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is

as safe as possible, or the next stop

off the regular route

dark and poorly lighted

the next stop

40 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

by passing only the slowest vehicles

by never passing

by driving faster than the other traffic

by staying in the right lane if you can

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