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

make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts

warn passengers with a loud and clear voice

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

none of these answers are correct

2 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

by driving faster than the other traffic

by never passing

by staying in the right lane if you can

by passing only the slowest vehicles

3 / 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

4 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

all of these answers are correct

only if defects are found

at the end of each shift

before driving your bus

5 / 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 50 feet

at least 75 feet

at least 25 feet

6 / 40

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

Class B

Class D

Class A

Class C

7 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

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

8 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

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

signal your intentions early and continuously

9 / 40

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

always have a red door light turned on

be secured when the bus is being driven

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

all of these answers are correct

10 / 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

11 / 40

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

your employer tells you to

getting off the bus would be unsafe

bus is on a drawbridge

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

12 / 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

13 / 40

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

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

14 / 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

15 / 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

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

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

16 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

all of these answers are correct

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

17 / 40

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

never

whenever you enter a tunnel

for fresh air

first day of spring

18 / 40

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

any of the last row seats

none of these answers are correct

window seats

the driver's seat only

19 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

you can help impaired drivers

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

20 / 40

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

releases the brakes

should be used in emergencies

works when the rear door is open

should be used in place of the parking brake

21 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

all of these answers are correct

women and children seats

senior citizen seats

the driver's seat

22 / 40

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

windows

both hatches

emergency windows

roof vents

23 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

in front of the standee line

behind the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

24 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

behind the seats

under the seat

on the seats

in the aisles and stairwells

25 / 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

have the rider pay a second fare

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

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

26 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

right after starting the lane change

before and after signaling the change

all of these answers are correct

after completing the lane change

27 / 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

28 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

inspect your bus

all of these answers are correct

report any damage

report any defects

29 / 40

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

can be recapped, but never regrooved

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

must not have recapped or regrooved tires

must not be recapped, but can be regrooved

30 / 40

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

back and turn toward the driver's side

back toward the side opposite the driver

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

back quickly while no one is coming

31 / 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

100 pounds

300 pounds

32 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

do not transport intoxicated passengers

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

33 / 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

34 / 40

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

emergency exit handles

seat coverings

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

each hand-hold and railing

35 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the reason for stopping

the location

all of these answers are correct

the next departure time

36 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

at crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned"

where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic

if a traffic signal is green

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

within two feet of any window

between the wheel wells

within two feet of an emergency exit

in front of the standee line

39 / 40

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

emergency hospital supplies

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency tear gas

emergency drug shipments

40 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

may be thrown off the bus

should not be allowed on the bus

should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them

is not your responsibility

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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