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

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

5 feet

30 feet

100 feet

50 feet

2 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

all of these answers are correct

senior citizen seats

the driver's seat

women and children seats

3 / 40

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

stored in the passenger compartment

labeled

carried in a metal box

all of these answers are correct

4 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the reason for stopping

all of these answers are correct

the next departure time

the location

5 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

none of these answers are correct

you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven

only fill out report for buses with defects

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

6 / 40

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

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

refueling in a closed building with riders on board

talking with riders while driving

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

7 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

allow the driver to move freely and easily

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

all of these answers are correct

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

8 / 40

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

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

9 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

in front of the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

behind the standee line

10 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

accident reports will be accurate

you can help impaired drivers

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

law enforcement personnel can be called

11 / 40

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

whenever you enter a tunnel

for fresh air

never

first day of spring

12 / 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

none of these answers are correct

both of these answers are correct

there is a traffic light showing green

13 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

only if required by company policy

always

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

14 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

within two feet of an emergency exit

between the wheel wells

in front of the standee line

within two feet of any window

15 / 40

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

emergency drug shipments

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency hospital supplies

emergency tear gas

16 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

explain rules at the start of the trip

mention rules at the start of the trip

allow riders on the bus until departure time

remind riders about rules once trip begins

17 / 40

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

10 to 35 feet

15 to 50 feet

50 to 75 feet

100 feet exactly

18 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

when it's been raining

on front wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

19 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

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

driving on a wet surface

driving too fast

driving in the mountains

driving with bad tires

22 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

all of these answers are correct

report any defects

inspect your bus

report any damage

23 / 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

24 / 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

25 / 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

500 pounds

100 pounds

300 pounds

26 / 40

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

back toward the side opposite the driver

back and turn toward the driver's side

back quickly while no one is coming

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

27 / 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

28 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

all of these answers are correct

rider signaling devices are working

emergency exit handles are secure

every handhold and railing is secure

29 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

more than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 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 1000 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 200 pounds of any one class

more than 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials

30 / 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

getting off the bus would be unsafe

your employer tells you to

31 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

you must remove the disruptive passenger immediately for the safety of the others

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 ensure the disurptive rider's safety as well as that of others

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

32 / 40

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

unless on a scenic tour bus

at any time

in a closed building

with any window open

33 / 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

34 / 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

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

35 / 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 is designed to carry more than nine passengers

that has air brakes

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

36 / 40

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

properly labeled poison gas canisters

small-arms ammunition

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

properly secured tear gas canisters

37 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

be closed when operating the bus

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

have a red electric door light turned on at all times

38 / 40

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

appropriate clearance around and over the bus

poles and tree limbs at stops

all of these answers are correct

gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic

39 / 40

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

Class C

Class D

Class B

Class A

40 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

do not transport intoxicated passengers

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

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

Your score is

The average score is 97%

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