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 Virginia 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 you are transporting a drunk passenger, you should:

Force them to immediately exit the bus.

Wait until you are at an appropriate area, such as a stop or well-lit area, to have them exit the bus.

Give them coffee to help them sober up.

If a passenger is drunk and disruptive, you are still responsible for their safety. They should be discharged in a safe location, which may be the next scheduled stop or another well-lit area where other people are present.

2. When stopping, you should:

Press down the brake pedal quickly.

Press down the brake pedal gradually.

Lift up the brake pedal quickly.

When stopping, press down the brake pedal smoothly and gradually.

3. When driving, it is important that you:

Develop plans to get out of potentially dangerous situations.

Enjoy the scenery.

Turn your head all the way around rather than use mirrors.

When driving, you should continually scan the road for possible hazards. Form plans about what you will do if the hazards develop into emergencies.

4. When checking tires, finding which of the following is not a cause for concern?

Too much air pressure

Tread of at least 4/32 of an inch in the grooves on front tires

Radial and bias-ply tires used together

When checking your vehicle's tires, you should confirm that air pressure is neither too low nor too high; that there is at least 4/32 of an inch of tread depth in every major groove on the front tires; and that radial and bias-ply tires are not used together.

5. Aggressive driving is:

Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner.

Operating a vehicle with a strong regard for other motorists’ safety.

Operating a vehicle in the left lane.

Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner and without regard for the rights or safety of other road users.

6. When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:

Not use a turn signal since you were told to make the turn.

Check traffic only to your right.

Check traffic in all directions.

When asked to make a turn during the on-road driving test, you must check traffic in all directions and use your turn signal.

7. Which of the following is not a sign of tire failure?

A loud sound

Vibration

Smoother steering

If you experience tire failure, you may hear the loud "bang" sound of a blowout or feel a heavy thumping or vibration in your vehicle. If steering begins to feel heavy, or if the rear of your vehicle begins to fishtail, you should stop to check your tires.

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