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

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

100 pounds

500 pounds

250 pounds

300 pounds

2 / 40

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

bus is on a drawbridge

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

getting off the bus would be unsafe

your employer tells you to

3 / 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

there is a traffic light showing green

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

both of these answers are correct

4 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

all of these answers are correct

report any damage

inspect your bus

report any defects

5 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

on the seats

behind the seats

in the aisles and stairwells

under the seat

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

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

as safe as possible, or the next stop

off the regular route

the next stop

dark and poorly lighted

8 / 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

9 / 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

all of these answers are correct

not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it

10 / 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

11 / 40

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

50 to 75 feet

100 feet exactly

15 to 50 feet

10 to 35 feet

12 / 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 1000 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 200 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 750 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class

13 / 40

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

16 or more persons, including the driver

10 or more persons, including the driver

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

15 or more persons, including the driver

14 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

only if defects are found

before driving your bus

all of these answers are correct

at the end of each shift

15 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

before and after signaling the change

all of these answers are correct

after completing the lane change

right after starting the lane change

16 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

all of these answers are correct

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

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

17 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

anywhere except on the front wheels

on front wheels

when it's been raining

on the outside rear wheels

18 / 40

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

each hand-hold and railing

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

emergency exit handles

seat coverings

19 / 40

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

labeled

all of these answers are correct

carried in a metal box

stored in the passenger compartment

20 / 40

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

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

if you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on red emergency door light

never drive with an open emergency exit door or window

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

21 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

remind riders about rules once trip begins

explain rules at the start of the trip

allow riders on the bus until departure time

mention rules at the start of the trip

22 / 40

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

be closed when operating the bus

have a red electric door light turned on at all times

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

all of these answers are correct

23 / 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

24 / 40

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

for fresh air

first day of spring

never

whenever you enter a tunnel

25 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

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

law enforcement personnel can be called

you can help impaired drivers

accident reports will be accurate

26 / 40

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

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

all of these answers are correct

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

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

28 / 40

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

none of these answers are correct

window seats

the driver's seat only

any of the last row seats

29 / 40

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

in a closed building

with any window open

unless on a scenic tour bus

at any time

30 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

all of these answers are correct

the next departure time

the location

the reason for stopping

31 / 40

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

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

warn passengers with a loud and clear voice

make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts

none of these answers are correct

32 / 40

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

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

33 / 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

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

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

have the rider pay a second fare

34 / 40

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

poles and tree limbs at stops

appropriate clearance around and over the bus

gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic

all of these answers are correct

35 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven

only fill out report for buses with defects

none of these answers are correct

36 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand

in front of the standee line

within two feet of any window

within two feet of an emergency exit

between the wheel wells

37 / 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 25 feet

at least 75 feet

38 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

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

5-10 feet before railroad tracks

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

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings

39 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

all of these answers are correct

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

protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift

allow the driver to move freely and easily

40 / 40

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

Class B

Class A

Class C

Class D

Your score is

The average score is 75%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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