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CDL Passenger Endorsement Test ACTUAL
EXAM ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 1.When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road - with
lights flashing, you should:
- speed up.
- yielding the right-of-way by coming to a complete stop.
- stay in the right lane.
- move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle. - ANSWER-- move to the lane not
next to that of the emergency vehicle.
QUESTION: 2.Rough acceleration:
- can cause mechanical damage.
- is recommended during long trips.
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- is necessary to warm up the engine.
- improves gas mileage. - ANSWER-- can cause mechanical damage.
QUESTION: 3.When going down a steep downgrade, you should primarily brake using:
- the emergency brake.
- the parking brake.
- the service brakes.
- the braking effect of the engine - ANSWER-- the braking effect of the engine
QUESTION: 4.If you recognize a distracted driver on the road, you should:
- follow them closely.
- give them plenty of room.
- flash your brake lights at them.
- try to pass them. - ANSWER-- give them plenty of room.
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QUESTION: 5.To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
- apply the brakes and turn in the direction of the skid.
- accelerate.
- stop braking.
- None of the above. - ANSWER-- stop braking.
QUESTION: 6.If a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, the bus driver should:
- inspect the battery before allowing the rider to carry it on board.
- not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
- instruct the rider to sit next to the exit doors.
- call the police. - ANSWER-- not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
QUESTION: 7.As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
- to always brake and turn at the same time.
- that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
- that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
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- to maintain your highway speed. - ANSWER-- that the posted speed limit may not be safe for
larger vehicles.
QUESTION: 8.Air storage tanks:
- are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
- pump air into the air storage tanks.
- use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
- hold compressed air for the brakes. - ANSWER-- hold compressed air for the brakes.
QUESTION: 9.Do not push or tow a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:
- the majority of the passengers agree.
- the distance to be covered is less than 5 miles.
- there are 15 students or less.
- getting off would be unsafe. - ANSWER-- getting off would be unsafe.
QUESTION: 10.Which of the the following statements about fatigue is true?
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CDL Passenger Endorsement Test ACTUAL
EXAM ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 1.When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road - with
lights flashing, you should:
- speed up.
- yielding the right-of-way by coming to a complete stop.
- stay in the right lane.
- move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle. - ANSWER-- move to the lane not
next to that of the emergency vehicle.
QUESTION: 2.Rough acceleration:
- can cause mechanical damage.
- is recommended during long trips.
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- is necessary to warm up the engine.
- improves gas mileage. - ANSWER-- can cause mechanical damage.
QUESTION: 3.When going down a steep downgrade, you should primarily brake using:
- the emergency brake.
- the parking brake.
- the service brakes.
- the braking effect of the engine - ANSWER-- the braking effect of the engine
QUESTION: 4.If you recognize a distracted driver on the road, you should:
- follow them closely.
- give them plenty of room.
- flash your brake lights at them.
- try to pass them. - ANSWER-- give them plenty of room.
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QUESTION: 5.To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
- apply the brakes and turn in the direction of the skid.
- accelerate.
- stop braking.
- None of the above. - ANSWER-- stop braking.
QUESTION: 6.If a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, the bus driver should:
- inspect the battery before allowing the rider to carry it on board.
- not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
- instruct the rider to sit next to the exit doors.
- call the police. - ANSWER-- not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
QUESTION: 7.As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
- to always brake and turn at the same time.
- that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
- that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
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- to maintain your highway speed. - ANSWER-- that the posted speed limit may not be safe for
larger vehicles.
QUESTION: 8.Air storage tanks:
- are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
- pump air into the air storage tanks.
- use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
- hold compressed air for the brakes. - ANSWER-- hold compressed air for the brakes.
QUESTION: 9.Do not push or tow a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:
- the majority of the passengers agree.
- the distance to be covered is less than 5 miles.
- there are 15 students or less.
- getting off would be unsafe. - ANSWER-- getting off would be unsafe.
QUESTION: 10.Which of the the following statements about fatigue is true?
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