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

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 500 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

2 / 40

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

each hand-hold and railing

seat coverings

emergency exit handles

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

3 / 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

4 / 40

Never refuel your bus

with any of the windows open

with a higher grade of fuel

without a static chain

in a closed building with passengers on board

5 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

in front of the standee line

within two feet of any window

within two feet of an emergency exit

between the wheel wells

6 / 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

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

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

7 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

explain rules at the start of the trip

mention rules at the start of the trip

remind riders about rules once trip begins

allow riders on the bus until departure time

8 / 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

have the rider pay a second fare

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

not allow the rider to do it

9 / 40

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

small-arms ammunition

properly secured tear gas canisters

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

properly labeled poison gas canisters

10 / 40

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

to replace the parking brake

all of these answers are correct

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

11 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

all of these answers are correct

allow the driver to move freely and easily

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

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

12 / 40

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

tear gas

emergency hospital supplies

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency drug shipments

13 / 40

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

quickly flash your high beams to give them fair warning

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

none of these answers are correct

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

14 / 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 25 feet

at least 50 feet

at least 100 feet

at least 75 feet

15 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

always

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

only if required by company policy

16 / 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 passing only the slowest vehicles

by never passing

by staying in the right lane if you can

17 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the reason for stopping

the next departure time

the location

all of these answers are correct

18 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

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

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

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

300 pounds

250 pounds

100 pounds

500 pounds

20 / 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

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

there is a traffic light showing green

none of these answers are correct

21 / 40

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

50 to 75 feet

15 to 50 feet

10 to 35 feet

100 feet exactly

22 / 40

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

at any time

with any window open

unless on a scenic tour bus

in a closed building

23 / 40

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

window seats

none of these answers are correct

any of the last row seats

the driver's seat only

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

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

25 / 40

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

50 feet

30 feet

5 feet

100 feet

26 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

all of these answers are correct

before and after signaling the change

right after starting the lane change

after completing the lane change

27 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

when it's been raining

anywhere except on the front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

on front wheels

28 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

emergency exit handles are secure

every handhold and railing is secure

all of these answers are correct

rider signaling devices are working

29 / 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 posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely

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

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

30 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

at the end of each shift

only if defects are found

before driving your bus

all of these answers are correct

31 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

all of these answers are correct

report any defects

inspect your bus

report any damage

32 / 40

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

getting off the bus would be unsafe

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

your employer tells you to

bus is on a drawbridge

33 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

should not be allowed on the bus

is not your responsibility

may be thrown off the bus

should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them

34 / 40

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

emergency windows

both hatches

roof vents

windows

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

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

never drive with an open emergency exit door or window

36 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

behind the seats

under the seat

in the aisles and stairwells

on the seats

37 / 40

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

releases the brakes

should be used in place of the parking brake

should be used in emergencies

works when the rear door is open

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

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

Class D

Class C

Class A

Class B

40 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

law enforcement personnel can be called

you can help impaired drivers

you will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency

accident reports will be accurate

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