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Passenger

To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions.. Read More

To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Florida CDL Handbook. 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

1. During the basic vehicle control skills test:

A pull-up always counts against the applicant.

A pull-up should be completed at least once.

Stopping without changing direction is not considered a pull-up.

Excessive pull-ups are acceptable in the opinions of some test administrators.

During the basic vehicle control skills test, a pull-up will be scored any time an applicant stops and pulls forward to gain a better position. Stopping without changing direction will not. An excessive number of pull-ups will count as errors.

2. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It recently rained.

The nuts are loose.

The tires should be replaced.

The nuts are too tight.

Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose. Check the tightness of the nuts if you see any rust in the area.

3. When stopping at a railroad crossing, opening the forward door:

Can increase your chances of hearing an approaching train.

Should never be done.

Could allow other noises to enter the bus, making it more difficult to hear any approaching trains.

Will take too long and is discouraged.

When stopping a bus at a railroad crossing, you should open your forward door if doing so will improve your ability to see or hear an approaching train.

4. Your vehicle's final position should be:

Exactly where the examiner has instructed it to be.

Within five feet of the final position described by the examiner.

Wherever you can safely park.

Within two feet of the final position described by the examiner.

You should finish each exercise with your vehicle in the exact position described by the examiner. You can be penalized for failing to complete an exercise exactly in the manner described by the examiner, potentially resulting in failure of the basic control skills test.

5. When taking the on-road test, you will be evaluated on regular traffic checks. You should not:

Scan the road for pedestrians.

Check traffic regularly.

Avoid checking your mirrors near intersections.

Check your mirrors regularly.

While taking the on-road driving skills test, check for traffic and use your mirrors regularly, especially when encountering intersections. Scan and check for pedestrians in areas where they may be present.

6. Eating while driving:

Is a good way to maximize time.

Is encouraged on long trips.

Creates a distraction for the driver.

Is mandatory so cargo is not left unsupervised.

To reduce the chances of driving distracted, you should avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while driving. Anything that diverts attention from the task of driving is a distraction.

7. Bridges usually:

Freeze, but only once the temperature drops significantly below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Freeze after other road surfaces freeze.

Freeze before other road surfaces.

Have heaters to prevent them from freezing.

Bridges usually freeze before the rest of the road. You should be especially careful when crossing bridges if the temperature is near the freezing point.

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