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

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

by passing only the slowest vehicles

by driving faster than the other traffic

by staying in the right lane if you can

by never passing

2 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

emergency exit handles are secure

every handhold and railing is secure

rider signaling devices are working

all of these answers are correct

3 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

signaling is a warning, not a request

leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes

signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus

signal your intentions early and continuously

4 / 40

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

back toward the side opposite the driver

use your head as the mirrors are unreliable

back and turn toward the driver's side

back quickly while no one is coming

5 / 40

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

reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares

fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors

6 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

driving with bad tires

driving too fast

driving on a wet surface

driving in the mountains

7 / 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

off the regular route

dark and poorly lighted

8 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

all of these answers are correct

speed limits for buses are the same as cars

the posted speed limit is safe for all conditions

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

9 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

do not transport intoxicated passengers

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

avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board

10 / 40

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

the interlock releases when you close the rear door

do not use this safety feature in place of the parking brake

all of these answers are correct

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

11 / 40

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

should be used in emergencies

should be used in place of the parking brake

releases the brakes

works when the rear door is open

12 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

senior citizen seats

women and children seats

the driver's seat

all of these answers are correct

13 / 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 75 feet

at least 50 feet

at least 25 feet

14 / 40

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

your employer tells you to

bus is on a drawbridge

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

getting off the bus would be unsafe

15 / 40

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

with any window open

unless on a scenic tour bus

in a closed building

at any time

16 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

on front wheels

anywhere except on the front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

when it's been raining

17 / 40

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

instruct the rider to sit next to an open window

have the rider pay a second fare

not allow the rider to do it

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

18 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

only if required by company policy

always

19 / 40

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

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

the posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely

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

20 / 40

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

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

never drive with an open emergency exit door or window

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

21 / 40

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

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

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

more than 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials

22 / 40

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

all of these answers are correct

stored in the passenger compartment

carried in a metal box

labeled

23 / 40

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

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

open window in warm weather

all of these answers are correct

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

24 / 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

25 / 40

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

for fresh air

never

first day of spring

whenever you enter a tunnel

26 / 40

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

roof vents

both hatches

windows

emergency windows

27 / 40

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

if the distance is less than 500 yards

by a 27,000 lbs GVWR or larger tow truck

if getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders

by another bus with its four-way flashers on

28 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

mention rules at the start of the trip

remind riders about rules once trip begins

allow riders on the bus until departure time

explain rules at the start of the trip

29 / 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

30 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

it may be safer to wait and discharge the disruptive passenger at the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people

you must remove the disruptive passenger immediately for the safety of the others

you must ensure the disurptive rider's safety as well as that of others

don't discharge such riders where it would be unsafe for them

31 / 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

32 / 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

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings

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

33 / 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

34 / 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 D

Class C

35 / 40

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

emergency tear gas

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency hospital supplies

emergency drug shipments

36 / 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

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

hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares

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

37 / 40

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

100 feet

30 feet

5 feet

50 feet

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

all of these answers are correct

before driving your bus

at the end of each shift

only if defects are found

40 / 40

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

small-arms ammunition

properly labeled poison gas canisters

materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people

properly secured tear gas canisters

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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