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 New Mexico 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. If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

For leaks.

For the proper amount of brake fluid.

To ensure that they are connected to the battery.

When inspecting a vehicle that is equipped with power steering, check the hoses, pumps, and fluid level. In particular, you should look for leaks in the hoses.

2. When braking with ABS, you should:

Pump the brake pedal.

Brake normally.

Brake harder than you would with a different braking system.

When braking a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should not brake any differently than you would if driving a vehicle with a different braking system.

3. If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears:

The vehicle will speed up.

You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.

You may kill the engine.

If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears, you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear. If this happens, do not try to force the gear shift. Instead, return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.

4. How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold down the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.

Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.

Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake squeaks, there may be a problem.

Check hydraulic brakes by pumping the brake pedal three times before applying firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does, there may be a leak or some other problem in the braking system.

5. On a slippery road, a driver should:

Make turns as quickly as possible.

Refrain from passing slower vehicles.

Stop quickly.

Under slippery conditions, you should drive slowly and smoothly. Make turns as gently as possible and do not pass other vehicles unless you have to.

6. A driver who stops at a green light could be:

An impaired driver.

A driver who is color blind.

A person who does not know the rules of the road.

It is important to observe other drivers' actions and identify clues that a person could be driving impaired. Drivers who have had too much to drink, are sleepy, are on drugs, or are ill can present hazards to other drivers. One sign that a driver may be impaired is that they stop in inappropriate places, such as at green traffic lights.

7. When conducting a pre-drive inspection:

The inspection report is not important.

The inspection report must only be reviewed if there will be passengers in the vehicle.

The previous inspection report should be reviewed, if applicable.

The first step of a vehicle inspection is to review the last vehicle inspection report. Only sign the report if noted defects are certified to have been repaired.

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