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:

all of these answers are correct

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

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

open window in warm weather

2 / 40

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

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

3 / 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

4 / 40

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

for fresh air

never

first day of spring

whenever you enter a tunnel

5 / 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

6 / 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 staying in the right lane if you can

by driving faster than the other traffic

by never passing

7 / 40

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

emergency drug shipments

emergency hospital supplies

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

tear gas

8 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

before driving your bus

all of these answers are correct

only if defects are found

at the end of each shift

9 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

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

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

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

10 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them

is not your responsibility

should not be allowed on the bus

may be thrown off the bus

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

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

12 / 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

13 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

when it's been raining

on the outside rear wheels

on front wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

14 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

allow riders on the bus until departure time

remind riders about rules once trip begins

explain rules at the start of the trip

mention rules at the start of the trip

15 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

right after starting the lane change

all of these answers are correct

before and after signaling the change

after completing the lane change

16 / 40

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

that has air brakes

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

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

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

17 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

within two feet of an emergency exit

within two feet of any window

in front of the standee line

between the wheel wells

18 / 40

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

must not have recapped or regrooved tires

can be recapped, but never regrooved

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

must not be recapped, but can be regrooved

19 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

law enforcement personnel can be called

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

accident reports will be accurate

you can help impaired drivers

20 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

all of these answers are correct

inspect your bus

report any damage

report any defects

21 / 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

100 pounds

250 pounds

300 pounds

22 / 40

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

16 or more persons, including the driver

15 or more persons, including the driver

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

10 or more persons, including the driver

23 / 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

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

refueling in a closed building with riders on board

24 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

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

25 / 40

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

roof vents

emergency windows

both hatches

windows

26 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

the driver's seat

senior citizen seats

all of these answers are correct

women and children seats

27 / 40

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

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

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

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

28 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

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

all of these answers are correct

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

29 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

always

only if required by company policy

30 / 40

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

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

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

31 / 40

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

if a traffic signal is green

where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic

at crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned"

all of these answers are correct

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

only fill out report for buses with defects

you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven

none of these answers are correct

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

34 / 40

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

carried in a metal box

labeled

stored in the passenger compartment

all of these answers are correct

35 / 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

36 / 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

37 / 40

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

to replace the parking brake

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

all of these answers are correct

38 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

in front of the standee line

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

within two feet of an emergency exit

behind the standee line

39 / 40

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

the driver's seat only

any of the last row seats

none of these answers are correct

window seats

40 / 40

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

appropriate clearance around and over the bus

gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic

poles and tree limbs at stops

all of these answers are correct

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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