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 must be closed while the bus is in motion?

windows

roof vents

emergency windows

both hatches

2 / 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

3 / 40

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

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

can be recapped, but never regrooved

4 / 40

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

should be used in place of the parking brake

releases the brakes

should be used in emergencies

works when the rear door is open

5 / 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

6 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

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

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

all of these answers are correct

allow the driver to move freely and easily

7 / 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

8 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the location

all of these answers are correct

the reason for stopping

the next departure time

9 / 40

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

the posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely

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

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

10 / 40

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

talking with riders while driving

refueling in a closed building with riders on board

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

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

11 / 40

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

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

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

12 / 40

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

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

15 or more persons, including the driver

16 or more persons, including the driver

10 or more persons, including the driver

13 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

right after starting the lane change

before and after signaling the change

after completing the lane change

all of these answers are correct

14 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes

signal your intentions early and continuously

signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus

signaling is a warning, not a request

15 / 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

16 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

before driving your bus

at the end of each shift

only if defects are found

all of these answers are correct

17 / 40

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

none of these answers are correct

both of these answers are correct

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

there is a traffic light showing green

18 / 40

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

the driver's seat only

none of these answers are correct

window seats

any of the last row seats

19 / 40

Never refuel your bus

without a static chain

with any of the windows open

with a higher grade of fuel

in a closed building with passengers on board

20 / 40

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

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

seat coverings

emergency exit handles

each hand-hold and railing

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 25 feet

at least 75 feet

at least 50 feet

at least 100 feet

22 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them

may be thrown off the bus

is not your responsibility

should not be allowed on the bus

23 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

report any damage

all of these answers are correct

report any defects

inspect your bus

24 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

between the wheel wells

within two feet of any window

in front of the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

25 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

none of these answers are correct

look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, if available

quickly flash your high beams to give them fair warning

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

26 / 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

250 pounds

300 pounds

100 pounds

27 / 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

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

all of these answers are correct

28 / 40

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

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

29 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

to replace the parking brake

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

30 / 40

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

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

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

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

that has air brakes

31 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

anywhere except on the front wheels

on front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

when it's been raining

32 / 40

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

your employer tells you to

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

getting off the bus would be unsafe

bus is on a drawbridge

33 / 40

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

34 / 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

35 / 40

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

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

more than 500 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

36 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

senior citizen seats

women and children seats

all of these answers are correct

the driver's seat

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

under the seat

behind the seats

on the seats

in the aisles and stairwells

39 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

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

40 / 40

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

back toward the side opposite the driver

back quickly while no one is coming

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

back and turn toward the driver's side

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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