Instructions

Passenger

To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Alabama Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers Safely, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test and On-Road Driving. The Passenger endorsement can be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

Before you start the test, please answer the question below regarding your insurance status.

Without insurance you will not be able to drive in Alabama

1. When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Wear your safety belt.

Obey all traffic signs.

Complete the test without an accident.

Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.

During the on-road driving test, you must drive in a safe and responsible manner; wear your safety belt; obey all traffic signs, signals, and laws; and complete the test without any accidents or moving violations.

2. Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Mismatched tire sizes

Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires

Tires manufactured by different makers

When inspecting your tires, verify that there is at least 4/32 of an inch of tread depth in every major groove on the front tires, and tread depth of at least 2/32 of an inch on the other tires. Tires on the same vehicle should all be the same size.

3. A bus driver is:

Exempt from wearing a seat belt.

Only required to wear a seat belt if the passengers have seat belts.

Required to wear a seat belt at all times.

Not required to wear a seat belt, but is encouraged to do so.

The driver's seat on a bus should be equipped with a seat belt. A driver is always required to wear a seat belt while driving a bus.

4. What may happen if the exhaust system is not working properly?

Poisonous fumes may enter the cab.

Poisonous fumes may exit the rear of the muffler system.

It may prevent proper steering.

It may cause problems if the trailer is fully loaded.

A broken exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes to enter a vehicle's cab or sleeper berth. Be sure to regularly check your exhaust system for defects.

5. Federal and state laws require:

Drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles.

Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they believe there may be a problem.

Drivers to inspect their vehicles if planning to travel out-of-state.

Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they will be transporting hazardous materials.

Commercial drivers are required by federal and state laws to inspect their vehicles before every trip. Regular inspections can help drivers identify issues before they become dangerous and costly.

6. When approaching a railroad crossing:

You will likely be able to outdrive a train.

You should not rely only on warning signals.

You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.

You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.

You should never rely only on warning signals to alert you to an approaching train. Never try to race a train to a crossing. If there are multiple tracks at a crossing, be sure to check all tracks in both directions before starting to cross.

7. Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle

A child on the side of the road

A construction worker on the side of the road

A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

Be cautious when driving near people who are not paying attention to the road. Be wary of road workers, drivers who are engaged in conversation with passengers, and children near the road.

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