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 is a clue another driver is impaired:

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

open window in warm weather

all of these answers are correct

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

2 / 40

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

back quickly while no one is coming

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

back and turn toward the driver's side

back toward the side opposite the driver

3 / 40

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

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

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

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

all of these answers are correct

4 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

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

all of these answers are correct

allow the driver to move freely and easily

5 / 40

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

Class A

Class D

Class C

Class B

6 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

senior citizen seats

all of these answers are correct

the driver's seat

women and children seats

7 / 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

none of these answers are correct

only fill out report for buses with defects

8 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic

appropriate clearance around and over the bus

all of these answers are correct

poles and tree limbs at stops

9 / 40

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

5 feet

50 feet

30 feet

100 feet

10 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

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

law enforcement personnel can be called

you can help impaired drivers

accident reports will be accurate

11 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

on the outside rear wheels

when it's been raining

on front wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

12 / 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

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

none of these answers are correct

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

always

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

only if required by company policy

15 / 40

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

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

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

if the distance is less than 500 yards

by a 27,000 lbs GVWR or larger tow truck

16 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

17 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

inspect your bus

all of these answers are correct

report any damage

report any defects

18 / 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 100 feet

at least 75 feet

at least 50 feet

at least 25 feet

19 / 40

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

have the rider pay a second fare

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

not allow the rider to do it

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

20 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

signaling is a warning, not a request

signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus

leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes

signal your intentions early and continuously

21 / 40

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

first day of spring

whenever you enter a tunnel

never

for fresh air

22 / 40

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

emergency drug shipments

tear gas

emergency hospital supplies

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

23 / 40

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

make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts

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

warn passengers with a loud and clear voice

none of these answers are correct

24 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

under the seat

behind the seats

in the aisles and stairwells

on the seats

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

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

dark and poorly lighted

off the regular route

as safe as possible, or the next stop

the next stop

27 / 40

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

can be recapped, but never regrooved

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

28 / 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

29 / 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

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

30 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

all of these answers are correct

the reason for stopping

the next departure time

the location

31 / 40

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

with any window open

in a closed building

unless on a scenic tour bus

at any time

32 / 40

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

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

bus is on a drawbridge

your employer tells you to

getting off the bus would be unsafe

33 / 40

Never refuel your bus

with a higher grade of fuel

in a closed building with passengers on board

without a static chain

with any of the windows open

34 / 40

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

by never passing

by driving faster than the other traffic

by staying in the right lane if you can

by passing only the slowest vehicles

35 / 40

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

the driver's seat only

window seats

none of these answers are correct

any of the last row seats

36 / 40

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

driving in the mountains

driving too fast

driving with bad tires

driving on a wet surface

37 / 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

38 / 40

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

seat coverings

each hand-hold and railing

emergency exit handles

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

39 / 40

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

stored in the passenger compartment

carried in a metal box

all of these answers are correct

labeled

40 / 40

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

be secured when the bus is being driven

always have a red door light turned on

all of these answers are correct

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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