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?

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

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares

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

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

2 / 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

250 pounds

100 pounds

300 pounds

500 pounds

3 / 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

4 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

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

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

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

do not transport intoxicated passengers

5 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

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

accident reports will be accurate

law enforcement personnel can be called

you can help impaired drivers

6 / 40

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

back toward the side opposite the driver

back quickly while no one is coming

back and turn toward the driver's side

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

7 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

8 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

signal your intentions early and continuously

leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes

signaling is a warning, not a request

signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus

9 / 40

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

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

talking with riders while driving

refueling in a closed building with riders on board

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

10 / 40

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

emergency exit handles

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

each hand-hold and railing

seat coverings

11 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

on the outside rear wheels

when it's been raining

anywhere except on the front wheels

on front wheels

12 / 40

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

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class C

13 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

14 / 40

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

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

always have a red door light turned on

all of these answers are correct

be secured when the bus is being driven

15 / 40

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

the driver's seat only

any of the last row seats

window seats

none of these answers are correct

16 / 40

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

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency drug shipments

tear gas

emergency hospital supplies

17 / 40

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

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

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

have the rider pay a second fare

not allow the rider to do it

18 / 40

If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

know where other vehicles are around your bus by checking your mirrors

make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts

warn passengers with a loud and clear voice

none of these answers are correct

19 / 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 100 feet

at least 50 feet

at least 25 feet

20 / 40

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

15 or more persons, including the driver

16 or more persons, including the driver

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

10 or more persons, including the driver

21 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency drug shipments

emergency hospital supplies

emergency tear gas

22 / 40

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

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

both of these answers are correct

none of these answers are correct

there is a traffic light showing green

23 / 40

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

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

quickly flash your high beams to give them fair warning

none of these answers are correct

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

24 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

in front of the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

between the wheel wells

within two feet of any window

25 / 40

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

if the distance is less than 500 yards

by a 27,000 lbs GVWR or larger tow truck

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

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

26 / 40

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

to replace the parking brake

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

all of these answers are correct

27 / 40

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

small-arms ammunition

properly labeled poison gas canisters

properly secured tear gas canisters

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

28 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

explain rules at the start of the trip

allow riders on the bus until departure time

mention rules at the start of the trip

remind riders about rules once trip begins

29 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

stopping at a green light, or waiting too long at a stop

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

all of these answers are correct

open window in warm weather

30 / 40

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

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

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

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

31 / 40

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

100 feet exactly

50 to 75 feet

10 to 35 feet

15 to 50 feet

32 / 40

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

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

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

33 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

always

only if required by company policy

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

34 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

before and after signaling the change

after completing the lane change

all of these answers are correct

right after starting the lane change

35 / 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

dark and poorly lighted

off the regular route

36 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

behind the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

in front of the standee line

37 / 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

38 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

inspect your bus

all of these answers are correct

report any defects

report any damage

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

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

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

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

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

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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