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 inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

emergency exit handles are secure

all of these answers are correct

rider signaling devices are working

every handhold and railing is secure

2 / 40

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

labeled

carried in a metal box

all of these answers are correct

stored in the passenger compartment

3 / 40

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

window seats

none of these answers are correct

any of the last row seats

the driver's seat only

4 / 40

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

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

properly labeled poison gas canisters

small-arms ammunition

properly secured tear gas canisters

5 / 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

6 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

on the seats

behind the seats

under the seat

in the aisles and stairwells

7 / 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

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

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

each hand-hold and railing

emergency exit handles

seat coverings

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

10 / 40

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

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

back toward the side opposite the driver

back quickly while no one is coming

back and turn toward the driver's side

11 / 40

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

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

be closed when operating the bus

have a red electric door light turned on at all times

all of these answers are correct

12 / 40

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

by never passing

by driving faster than the other traffic

by passing only the slowest vehicles

by staying in the right lane if you can

13 / 40

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

emergency hospital supplies

emergency tear gas

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency drug shipments

14 / 40

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

30 feet

50 feet

5 feet

100 feet

15 / 40

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

open window in warm weather

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

all of these answers are correct

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

16 / 40

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

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

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

17 / 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

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares

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

18 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

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

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings

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

5-10 feet before railroad tracks

19 / 40

What is the standee line?

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

a 2 inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind

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

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

before and after signaling the change

right after starting the lane change

all of these answers are correct

after completing the lane change

22 / 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

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

by a 27,000 lbs GVWR or larger tow truck

if the distance is less than 500 yards

23 / 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 750 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 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class

24 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the reason for stopping

the location

all of these answers are correct

the next departure time

25 / 40

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

appropriate clearance around and over the bus

gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic

poles and tree limbs at stops

all of these answers are correct

26 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

senior citizen seats

the driver's seat

all of these answers are correct

women and children seats

27 / 40

Never refuel your bus

in a closed building with passengers on board

with a higher grade of fuel

without a static chain

with any of the windows open

28 / 40

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

29 / 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

30 / 40

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

never

whenever you enter a tunnel

first day of spring

for fresh air

31 / 40

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

both hatches

roof vents

windows

emergency windows

32 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

all of these answers are correct

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

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

33 / 40

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

be secured when the bus is being driven

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

always have a red door light turned on

all of these answers are correct

34 / 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

35 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

in front of the standee line

within two feet of an emergency exit

behind the standee line

forward of the rear of the driver's seat

36 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

when it's been raining

on front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

37 / 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

the interlock applies the brakes and holds the throttle in idle position when the rear door is open

all of these answers are correct

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

38 / 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

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

all of these answers are correct

39 / 40

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

Class D

Class B

Class C

Class A

40 / 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 rear door emergency buzzer

to replace the parking brake

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

Your score is

The average score is 80%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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