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

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

emergency reflectors, fire extinguisher, signal flares and tire repair kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares

fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and emergency reflectors

repair kit, spare electric fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and fire extinguisher

2 / 40

A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

at least 75 feet

at least 50 feet

at least 100 feet

at least 25 feet

3 / 40

Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

none of these answers are correct

window seats

the driver's seat only

any of the last row seats

4 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

only fill out report for buses with defects

none of these answers are correct

5 / 40

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

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

emergency exit handles

each hand-hold and railing

seat coverings

6 / 40

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

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

tear gas

emergency hospital supplies

emergency drug shipments

7 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

all of these answers are correct

report any defects

inspect your bus

report any damage

8 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

signal your intentions early and continuously

signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus

signaling is a warning, not a request

leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes

9 / 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

10 / 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

11 / 40

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

15 to 50 feet

10 to 35 feet

100 feet exactly

50 to 75 feet

12 / 40

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

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

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

that has air brakes

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

13 / 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

100 pounds

300 pounds

500 pounds

250 pounds

14 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

on the seats

behind the seats

in the aisles and stairwells

under the seat

15 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

all of these answers are correct

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

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

16 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

women and children seats

the driver's seat

all of these answers are correct

senior citizen seats

17 / 40

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

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

18 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

19 / 40

Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

back quickly while no one is coming

back and turn toward the driver's side

back toward the side opposite the driver

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

20 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic

if a traffic signal is green

at crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned"

21 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings

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

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

5-10 feet before railroad tracks

22 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

you must remove the disruptive passenger immediately for the safety of the others

you must ensure the disurptive rider's safety as well as that of others

it may be safer to wait and discharge the disruptive passenger at the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people

don't discharge such riders where it would be unsafe for them

23 / 40

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

Class B

Class A

Class D

Class C

24 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

after completing the lane change

before and after signaling the change

right after starting the lane change

all of these answers are correct

25 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

only if required by company policy

always

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

26 / 40

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

emergency windows

roof vents

both hatches

windows

27 / 40

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

by a 27,000 lbs GVWR or larger tow truck

if the distance is less than 500 yards

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

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

28 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board

do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe

do not transport intoxicated passengers

do not talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving

29 / 40

If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

with any window open

unless on a scenic tour bus

in a closed building

at any time

30 / 40

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

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

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

31 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

all of these answers are correct

only if defects are found

before driving your bus

at the end of each shift

32 / 40

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

by driving faster than the other traffic

by staying in the right lane if you can

by passing only the slowest vehicles

by never passing

33 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

on front wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

when it's been raining

on the outside rear wheels

34 / 40

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

30 feet

100 feet

50 feet

5 feet

35 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

driving on a wet surface

driving with bad tires

driving in the mountains

driving too fast

36 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

must not have recapped or regrooved tires

can be regrooved or recapped as long as they have 4/32 tread depth

must not be recapped, but can be regrooved

can be recapped, but never regrooved

37 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

stored in the passenger compartment

labeled

carried in a metal box

all of these answers are correct

38 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

turning your high beams on to "get back at them"

look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, if available

none of these answers are correct

quickly flash your high beams to give them fair warning

39 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

within two feet of an emergency exit

between the wheel wells

in front of the standee line

within two feet of any window

40 / 40

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

the next stop

as safe as possible, or the next stop

off the regular route

dark and poorly lighted

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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