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

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

2 / 40

Never refuel your bus

in a closed building with passengers on board

with any of the windows open

with a higher grade of fuel

without a static chain

3 / 40

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

should be used in place of the parking brake

works when the rear door is open

releases the brakes

should be used in emergencies

4 / 40

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

emergency windows

both hatches

roof vents

windows

5 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

in front of the standee line

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

behind the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

6 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

right after starting the lane change

all of these answers are correct

after completing the lane change

before and after signaling the change

7 / 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 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

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

8 / 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

9 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

only fill out report for buses with defects

none of these answers are correct

you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

10 / 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 25 feet

at least 50 feet

11 / 40

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

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

be secured when the bus is being driven

always have a red door light turned on

all of these answers are correct

12 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

do not transport intoxicated passengers

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

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

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

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

250 pounds

300 pounds

500 pounds

14 / 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

15 / 40

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

emergency hospital supplies

emergency drug shipments

emergency tear gas

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

16 / 40

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

open window in warm weather

all of these answers are correct

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

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

17 / 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

18 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

19 / 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"

have the rider pay a second fare

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

not allow the rider to do it

20 / 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

21 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

be closed when operating the bus

all of these answers are correct

have a red electric door light turned on at all times

not have any signs, stickers, or markings anywhere near it

22 / 40

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

100 feet exactly

50 to 75 feet

15 to 50 feet

10 to 35 feet

23 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

to replace the parking brake

24 / 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

must not be recapped, but can be regrooved

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

25 / 40

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

back and turn toward the driver's side

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

back toward the side opposite the driver

back quickly while no one is coming

26 / 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

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

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

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

all of these answers are correct

29 / 40

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

driving on a wet surface

driving in the mountains

driving too fast

driving with bad tires

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

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

properly secured tear gas canisters

properly labeled poison gas canisters

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

small-arms ammunition

32 / 40

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

at any time

in a closed building

unless on a scenic tour bus

with any window open

33 / 40

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

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency hospital supplies

tear gas

emergency drug shipments

34 / 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 getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders

if the distance is less than 500 yards

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

35 / 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

36 / 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

10 or more persons, including the driver

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

16 or more persons, including the driver

37 / 40

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

make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts

none of these answers are correct

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

warn passengers with a loud and clear voice

38 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the next departure time

the location

all of these answers are correct

the reason for stopping

39 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

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

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

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

40 / 40

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

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

that has air brakes

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

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

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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