Passenger
To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has two, three or four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Nebraska 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. Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
Explanation
It is important to inspect your tires before every drive. Rust around wheel nuts may indicate that they are loose.
2. When making tight maneuvers, it is important for a driver to:
Explanation
While regular mirror checks should always be part of your driving routine, you should make a particular point of checking the mirrors when changing lanes, turning, merging, or making tight maneuvers.
3. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, your vehicle's braking distance will become ____ times longer.
Explanation
If you double your speed, your braking distance will become four times longer. Similarly, the impact your vehicle would have in the case of a collision will also multiply by four.
4. The person responsible for the safe transport of cargo is the driver.
Explanation
The driver of a vehicle is responsible for the safe transport of its cargo, regardless of who loaded the vehicle.
5. When you must travel down a grade, when should you switch into a lower gear?
Explanation
Before starting down a hill, you should shift into a lower gear. This will help get your vehicle to a speed that you can control without having to use your brakes too much.
6. Black ice is usually very thick.
Explanation
Black ice is a layer of ice that is thin and clear enough for the road to be visible through it. This makes the road look as if it is merely wet.
7. Distracted driving:
Explanation