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 New Jersey Commercial Driver Guide. Questions come from chapters covering: Driving Safely and Transporting Passengers Safely. The Passenger endorsement can be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

1. When approaching a drawbridge that is controlled by a traffic signal, you may proceed:

If the signal is green.

Only after coming to a complete stop 50 feet before the bridge.

Only if other vehicles are also proceeding.

Only after getting out of your vehicle to check the conditions.

If approaching a drawbridge that is controlled by a traffic signal displaying a green light, you may slow down and proceed without stopping.

2. If you see lights ahead while driving in fog:

You can assume the lights are on the road.

It may be a reflection.

It may be an optical illusion.

The lights may not indicate where the road is as the vehicle may have pulled off the roadway.

When driving under foggy conditions, lights cannot be taken as a reliable indication of where the road is. The lights may be coming from a vehicle that has pulled off the road.

3. A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:

A sticker on the control panel.

A yellow lamp on the instrument panel.

The letters "ABS" on the brake pedal.

A metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.

You can tell that your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) if it has a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.

4. Fatigue:

Has little effect on driving.

Can impair driving.

Is not noticeable.

Driving while fatigued is dangerous and increases the risk of a crash. Take precautions before a trip to prevent driving while fatigued.

5. If driving in a foggy area, you should not:

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

Use your low beam headlights.

Turn on your four-way flashers.

It is safest not to drive in foggy areas. However, if you must drive through fog, you should slow down, use your low beam headlights and fog lights, and turn on your four-way flashers.

6. Driving too fast:

Is a major cause of fatal crashes.

Can be a good way to get to your destination quickly.

Should only be done if the roadway is dry.

Is acceptable in light traffic.

Driving at excessive speeds is a major cause of fatal crashes. Never drive above the posted maximum speed limit and adjust your speed to fit conditions.