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

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

2 / 40

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

you are also a Class A tow truck driver

bus is on a drawbridge

your employer tells you to

getting off the bus would be unsafe

3 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

all of these answers are correct

before driving your bus

only if defects are found

at the end of each shift

4 / 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

5 / 40

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

that has air brakes

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

that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

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

6 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

the reason for stopping

the next departure time

all of these answers are correct

the location

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

At the end of each shift you should:

inspect your bus

all of these answers are correct

report any defects

report any damage

9 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency hospital supplies

tear gas

emergency drug shipments

10 / 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 staying in the right lane if you can

by passing only the slowest vehicles

11 / 40

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

30 feet

100 feet

5 feet

50 feet

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

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

Class C

Class A

Class D

Class B

14 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that

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

you can help impaired drivers

law enforcement personnel can be called

accident reports will be accurate

15 / 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 50 feet

at least 25 feet

at least 100 feet

at least 75 feet

16 / 40

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

at crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned"

if a traffic signal is green

all of these answers are correct

where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic

17 / 40

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

never drive with an open emergency exit door or window

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

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

18 / 40

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

make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts

none of these answers are correct

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

warn passengers with a loud and clear voice

19 / 40

Never refuel your bus

in a closed building with passengers on board

without a static chain

with any of the windows open

with a higher grade of fuel

20 / 40

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

in a closed building

unless on a scenic tour bus

with any window open

at any time

21 / 40

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

as a safety feature when the exit door is open

to replace the parking brake

to replace the rear door emergency buzzer

all of these answers are correct

22 / 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

23 / 40

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

15 or more persons, including the driver

20 or more persons, excluding the driver

10 or more persons, including the driver

16 or more persons, including the driver

24 / 40

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

both hatches

emergency windows

roof vents

windows

25 / 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

26 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven

if there are no defects, no report is necessary

only fill out report for buses with defects

none of these answers are correct

27 / 40

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

whenever you enter a tunnel

first day of spring

for fresh air

never

28 / 40

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

must not be recapped, but can be regrooved

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

29 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

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

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

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

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

30 / 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

300 pounds

500 pounds

250 pounds

31 / 40

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

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

open window in warm weather

all of these answers are correct

exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible

32 / 40

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

seat coverings

emergency exit handles

each hand-hold and railing

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

33 / 40

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

100 feet exactly

10 to 35 feet

15 to 50 feet

50 to 75 feet

34 / 40

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

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

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

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

35 / 40

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

emergency hospital supplies

emergency drug shipments

small arms ammunition (orm-d)

emergency tear gas

36 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

in the aisles and stairwells

under the seat

behind the seats

on the seats

37 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that

all of these answers are correct

rider signaling devices are working

emergency exit handles are secure

every handhold and railing is secure

38 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

always

only if required by company policy

only if your bus holds more than 27 people

only when you will be driving over 35 mph

39 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

when it's been raining

anywhere except on the front wheels

on front wheels

on the outside rear wheels

40 / 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

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

Your score is

The average score is 97%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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