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

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

behind the seats

under the seat

on the seats

in the aisles and stairwells

2 / 40

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

15 to 50 feet

100 feet exactly

50 to 75 feet

10 to 35 feet

3 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

behind the standee line

in front of the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

4 / 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

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

refueling in a closed building with riders on board

5 / 40

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

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency tear gas

emergency drug shipments

emergency hospital supplies

6 / 40

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

gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic

all of these answers are correct

appropriate clearance around and over the bus

poles and tree limbs at stops

7 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

law enforcement personnel can be called

you can help impaired drivers

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

accident reports will be accurate

8 / 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

9 / 40

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

Class B

Class C

Class D

Class A

10 / 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

11 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

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

12 / 40

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

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

13 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

all of these answers are correct

before and after signaling the change

after completing the lane change

right after starting the lane change

14 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings

only if you have manual transmission, then proceed with flashers on

5-10 feet before railroad tracks

on the tracks so you can see if the train is coming

15 / 40

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

not allow the rider to do it

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

have the rider pay a second fare

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

16 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

allow riders on the bus until departure time

mention rules at the start of the trip

remind riders about rules once trip begins

explain rules at the start of the trip

17 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

on front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

when it's been raining

18 / 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

none of these answers are correct

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

19 / 40

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

with any window open

at any time

unless on a scenic tour bus

in a closed building

20 / 40

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

stored in the passenger compartment

all of these answers are correct

labeled

carried in a metal box

21 / 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 50 feet

at least 75 feet

at least 100 feet

at least 25 feet

22 / 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

23 / 40

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

the next stop

off the regular route

dark and poorly lighted

as safe as possible, or the next stop

24 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

is not your responsibility

should not be allowed on the bus

may be thrown off the bus

should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them

25 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

all of these answers are correct

report any damage

report any defects

inspect your bus

26 / 40

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

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

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

27 / 40

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

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

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

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares

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

28 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

emergency exit handles are secure

all of these answers are correct

every handhold and railing is secure

rider signaling devices are working

29 / 40

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

100 feet

50 feet

30 feet

5 feet

30 / 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

leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes

signaling is a warning, not a request

31 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

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

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

do not transport intoxicated passengers

32 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

all of these answers are correct

the location

the reason for stopping

the next departure time

33 / 40

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

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

open window in warm weather

all of these answers are correct

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

34 / 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

35 / 40

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

tear gas

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency hospital supplies

emergency drug shipments

36 / 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

all of these answers are correct

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

37 / 40

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

there is a traffic light showing green

both of these answers are correct

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

none of these answers are correct

38 / 40

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

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

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

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

39 / 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

40 / 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

must not be recapped, but can be regrooved

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

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