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CDL Passenger (P) Endorsement Test

After-trip inspection and prohibited practices: practice questions

Our CDL Passenger bank has 18 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1

When may a disabled bus be towed or pushed with riders aboard?

  1. Only if getting off would be unsafe, and only to the nearest safe spot
  2. Whenever the tow truck arrives, wherever the bus has stopped
  3. Only on highways
  4. Only if riders agree
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A. Only if getting off would be unsafe, and only to the nearest safe spot — Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard unless getting off would be unsafe; only tow or push to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers (CDL Manual 4.5; 49 CFR 392.63)

Question 2

When does the brake-door interlock release?

  1. When the bus reaches 5 mph
  2. When you press the horn
  3. When you close the rear door
  4. When you open the front door
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C. When you close the rear door — The interlock releases when you close the rear door (CDL Manual 4.6)

Question 3

What should mass transit drivers also check at the end of a shift?

  1. That the seats are dry
  2. That the fare box is full
  3. That the destination sign is clean and readable
  4. That passenger signaling devices and brake-door interlocks work
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D. That passenger signaling devices and brake-door interlocks work — Mass transit drivers should also make sure passenger signaling devices and brake-door interlocks work properly (CDL Manual 4.4)

Question 4

Who must sign the driver vehicle inspection report?

  1. The dispatcher only
  2. The driver
  3. A police officer
  4. The first passenger
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B. The driver — 49 CFR 396.11(a)(2)(ii): the driver must sign the report

Question 5

Where must you never refuel a bus with riders on board?

  1. In a closed building
  2. At the carrier's yard
  3. Outdoors in daylight
  4. At a public fuel station
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A. In a closed building — Never refuel in a closed building with riders on board (CDL Manual 4.5)

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