CDL Passenger Endorsement Practice Test

Updated October 27, 2026

1. When stopping at a railroad crossing, how far from the nearest rail should a bus stop?
   A.5 to 10 feetB.15 to 50 feetC.75 to 100 feetD.200 feet
2. Where must riders not stand while the bus is moving?
   A.Forward of the standee lineB.Behind the rear axleC.Near the emergency exitD.In the aisle
3. Which of these must never be carried on a bus with passengers?
   A.Small personal luggageB.Small amounts of personal medicinesC.Certain poison gases and explosives in the passenger areaD.Wheelchairs
4. Where should you never refuel a bus with passengers on board?
   A.At a truck stopB.On the highway shoulderC.At a terminalD.In a closed building
5. Which is part of a bus pre-trip inspection in addition to the normal vehicle checks?
   A.Checking emergency exits, seats and handholdsB.Checking the radio presetsC.Counting the windowsD.Checking passenger tickets
6. At a drawbridge without a signal light or attendant, how far before the draw must a bus stop?
   A.At least 10 feetB.At least 25 feetC.At least 50 feetD.At least 100 feet
7. What is the standee line?
   A.A line painted on the curbB.The line of passengers waiting to boardC.The line where luggage is storedD.A line that riders may not stand in front of while the bus is moving
8. Under the model CDL manual, the total weight of allowed hazardous materials on a bus may not be more than:
   A.100 poundsB.250 poundsC.500 poundsD.1,000 pounds
9. Which of these is never allowed on a bus?
   A.Tear gas or irritating materialsB.Small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-DC.Emergency hospital suppliesD.Drugs a rider is carrying
10. When should you inspect the inside of a bus after a trip?
    A.Only once a weekB.At the end of each shift or trip, checking for damage and items riders left behindC.Only if a rider complainsD.Never; the mechanic handles it
11. Where should a bus driver stop at a railroad crossing?
    A.Directly on the tracks to look both waysB.More than 100 feet awayC.Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest railD.Only if a train is visible
12. What should a bus driver do about riders who are disruptive or drunk?
    A.Ignore themB.Drive faster to end the trip soonerC.Leave them on the highwayD.Ensure the safety of the other riders and follow company procedures, without putting anyone in danger
13. Why shouldn't you use the brake-door interlock in place of the parking brake?
    A.It isn't designed to hold the bus like a parking brakeB.It costs more fuelC.It turns off the lightsD.It locks the steering
14. How fast should you take curves in a bus?
    A.At the posted speed limitB.At a speed that's safe for the bus, which may be below the posted speedC.Faster than cars, because buses are heavyD.As fast as possible to stay on schedule
15. Before moving a bus with riders, what should you check?
    A.That the radio is onB.That the doors are openC.That all riders are seated or behind the standee lineD.That luggage is in the aisle