Passenger Endorsement for CDL
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is a big problem for the driver of a vehicle with a low ground clearance? - Correct
Answer- Humps or dips in the road
The standee line is: - Correct Answer- A two inch line on the floor to the rear of the drivers
seat in which all riders must stay behind while the bus is moving.
If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline aboard your bus, you should: -
Correct Answer- Not allow him to do so.
Off tracking of the rear wheels is caused by: - Correct Answer- Greater distance between the
front and rear wheels, sharper turns and curves, faster driving speeds.
Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires: - Correct Answer- Anywhere except on the
front wheels.
You have passed all the requirements for a "class B" bus driver's license. Which of these
vehicles are you not licensed to drive? - Correct Answer- Class A bus
Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have
on your bus? - Correct Answer- Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and emergency
reflectors.
How are buses suppose to handle most railroad crossings? - Correct Answer- Come to a
complete stop before crossing.
You must not permit passengers to stand: - Correct Answer- In front of the standee line.
When driving a bus across the railroad tracks you: - Correct Answer- Should never change
gear on a bus with a manual transmission.
, Which of these forms of signaling is not recommended? - Correct Answer- Signaling to
others that it is safe to pass.
Which of these statements about gear ranges in buses with automatic transmissions is true? -
Correct Answer- The lowest ranges should be used for greater engine braking on downgrades.
It is best to wear your seat belt: - Correct Answer- At all times for safety.
A bus may carry baggage or freight only if it is: - Correct Answer- Secured and out of the
way of any exits.
Federal regulations do not allow a driver to drive if: - Correct Answer- Ill or impaired, and
the condition interferes with his ability to drive.
Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion? - Correct Answer-
emergency windows
As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway? -
Correct Answer- By staying in the right lane.
Which of the following types of cargo can never be carried on a bus: - Correct Answer- Tear
gas or irritating materials.
In general, the best braking technique to use in maintaining a safe speed when driving on a
downgrade is: - Correct Answer- Use the snub braking method (5 mph below safe speed).
When you inspect your bus, you must make sure that: - Correct Answer- Rider signaling
devices are working properly.
At the end of each shift you should: - Correct Answer- Take all of your personal belongings,
inspect the bus and report any defects.
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is a big problem for the driver of a vehicle with a low ground clearance? - Correct
Answer- Humps or dips in the road
The standee line is: - Correct Answer- A two inch line on the floor to the rear of the drivers
seat in which all riders must stay behind while the bus is moving.
If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline aboard your bus, you should: -
Correct Answer- Not allow him to do so.
Off tracking of the rear wheels is caused by: - Correct Answer- Greater distance between the
front and rear wheels, sharper turns and curves, faster driving speeds.
Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires: - Correct Answer- Anywhere except on the
front wheels.
You have passed all the requirements for a "class B" bus driver's license. Which of these
vehicles are you not licensed to drive? - Correct Answer- Class A bus
Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have
on your bus? - Correct Answer- Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and emergency
reflectors.
How are buses suppose to handle most railroad crossings? - Correct Answer- Come to a
complete stop before crossing.
You must not permit passengers to stand: - Correct Answer- In front of the standee line.
When driving a bus across the railroad tracks you: - Correct Answer- Should never change
gear on a bus with a manual transmission.
, Which of these forms of signaling is not recommended? - Correct Answer- Signaling to
others that it is safe to pass.
Which of these statements about gear ranges in buses with automatic transmissions is true? -
Correct Answer- The lowest ranges should be used for greater engine braking on downgrades.
It is best to wear your seat belt: - Correct Answer- At all times for safety.
A bus may carry baggage or freight only if it is: - Correct Answer- Secured and out of the
way of any exits.
Federal regulations do not allow a driver to drive if: - Correct Answer- Ill or impaired, and
the condition interferes with his ability to drive.
Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion? - Correct Answer-
emergency windows
As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway? -
Correct Answer- By staying in the right lane.
Which of the following types of cargo can never be carried on a bus: - Correct Answer- Tear
gas or irritating materials.
In general, the best braking technique to use in maintaining a safe speed when driving on a
downgrade is: - Correct Answer- Use the snub braking method (5 mph below safe speed).
When you inspect your bus, you must make sure that: - Correct Answer- Rider signaling
devices are working properly.
At the end of each shift you should: - Correct Answer- Take all of your personal belongings,
inspect the bus and report any defects.
