Instructions

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 Kentucky 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

1. Emergency roof hatches on a bus:

Must be closed before the bus is driven.

Can be opened to allow for air movement during a drive.

Must be removed before the bus is driven.

On a bus, it is permissible to lock some emergency roof hatches in an open position to allow in fresh air. However, this should not be a regular practice.

2. If being tailgated, you should:

Increase your speed.

Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

Make quick movements.

If you are being tailgated, you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. This reduces the need for you to make sudden changes in speed or direction while making it easier for the tailgater to pass your vehicle.

3. When applying your brakes, the vehicle should:

Pull to one side.

Squeak.

Not pull to either side.

Your vehicle pulling to one side or the other while you are braking can indicate trouble with the brakes.

4. People working on a disabled vehicle:

Are probably aware of the roadway.

May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway.

Are exempt from traffic laws.

Be cautious when driving near people who are working on a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. They may be focused on the repair and not paying attention to nearby traffic.

5. When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One block

100 yards

A quarter mile

Stay aware of upcoming obstacles and hazards by consistently watching the road at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. When traveling at highway speeds, this is equivalent to about a quarter of a mile.

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

Lock every emergency exit window.

Check every railing.

Remove loose handholds.

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

7. When are people usually the least alert?

In the morning

In the early evening

Late at night

Most drivers are the least alert at night, especially after midnight. Therefore, crashes due to fatigued driving are more likely at night than any other time of day.

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