Instructions

Passenger

To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Kansas Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers Safely, Air Brakes, 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. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:

Brake as hard as possible.

Release the steering wheel.

Stay off the brakes and let the vehicle slow down.

Stop on the roadway.

In the event of tire failure, hold the steering wheel firmly. Stay off the brakes and let the vehicle slow down on its own. Once the vehicle has slowed considerably, you should brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.

2. What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?

Allow the rear wheels to lock up

Allow all wheels to lock up

Help prevent wheel lockup

Alert other motorists when you are braking

The purpose of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is to prevent a vehicle's wheels from locking up when the driver brakes hard on a slippery surface.

3. When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly before other vehicles get into the lane you wish to occupy.

Move slowly, in case another vehicle is in the lane you wish to occupy.

Not use your turn signal.

Never use the right lane.

Always change lanes slowly and smoothly. If you did not see drivers who are already using the lane you wish to occupy, this will give them a chance to get out of your way or honk their horns to alert you. Always signal before changing lanes.

4. What happens if the air pressure in a system's air tanks falls below 60 psi?

A warning light will come on.

The vehicle will not shift out of gear.

The front lights will flash.

The vehicle should stop.

In an air brake system, a low pressure warning signal should activate if the pressure in the air tanks falls to a level below 60 psi. This signal may be in the form of a warning light or a wig wag.

5. A bus driver does not need to stop when approaching:

A raised drawbridge.

A streetcar crossing.

A railroad crossing.

A stop sign.

When approaching a railroad crossing while driving a bus, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest track to look and listen for any approaching trains. Only proceed once you are certain that there are no approaching trains. You do not need to stop at streetcar crossings; if a police officer or flagger is directing traffic; if there is a green traffic signal at the crossing; or at crossings marked "exempt" or "abandoned."

6. Placards should be used:

Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.

If there is open space in the truck.

If the amount of hazardous materials in the truck exceeds 200 pounds.

If the hazardous materials create an inhalation hazard.

Placards must be placed on the outside of vehicles carrying hazardous materials. They identify the specific class or classes of materials being carried and warn others of relevant hazards.

7. When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:

Loosen every seat.

Check every handhold.

Assume all buzzers work properly.

Remove the emergency exit handles.

When inspecting the interior of a bus, you must make sure everything is safe and in proper working condition. Take the time to ensure every handhold and railing is securely in place and safe to use.

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