Passenger
To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has three answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Arizona 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
Passing Score
1. When stopping, the brake pedal should be:
Explanation
When stopping, it is best to gradually press down the brake pedal.
2. Fueling a bus while passengers are on board is:
Explanation
A bus should not be refueled while passengers are on board unless it is absolutely necessary. In particular, a bus with passengers on board should never be refueled inside an enclosed building.
3. If you must leave the roadway and drive on the shoulder in an emergency situation, you should:
Explanation
If you must drive onto the shoulder to avoid a hazard, stay on it until you come to a stop; then signal, check your mirrors, and merge back into traffic. Avoid braking on the shoulder at speeds higher than about 20 mph. To help maintain control, always keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
4. Roads are especially slippery when it first begins to rain because:
Explanation
Roads are particularly slippery when it first begins to rain. The water mixes with oil drippings on the road that have not yet washed away, creating a slippery and dangerous mixture.
5. When starting the engine of a truck with a trailer, you can tell that your vehicle's ABS is not working if:
Explanation
When turning on your vehicle's engine, the lights on the dash should come on and then turn off. If the ABS malfunction light stays on, the system is not working properly. In the case of a truck with a trailer, if the yellow light on the left rear of the trailer stays on once the engine has been started, the system is not working properly.
6. A disruptive passenger should be:
Explanation
Even if a passenger is disruptive, a bus driver is still responsible for their safety. The passenger should be discharged in a safe place, either at the next scheduled stop or in another well-lit area where other people are present.
7. When inspecting the interior of a bus, a driver should make sure:
Explanation