Instructions

Passenger

To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Wyoming Driver License Manual for Commercial and Heavy Vehicles. 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. When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.

Stand as far away from the fire as possible.

Aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.

When using a fire extinguisher, you should stand as far away from the fire as possible. Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire, not at the flames. If you are not sure which kind of extinguisher should be used on a fire, particularly a hazardous materials fire, you should wait for the firefighters to arrive and allow them to extinguish it.

2. When preparing to drive in the winter, be sure to check:

The coolant level.

The defrosting and heating equipment.

The windshield wipers.

All of the above.

Before driving during the winter, make sure to check your defrosting and heating equipment, coolant and antifreeze levels, wipers and washers, tire tread, tire chains, lights, reflectors, and exhaust system. Clear ice and snow from all windows, mirrors, hand holds, steps, deck plates, and radiator shutters. Make sure the winterfront is not closed too tightly.

3. A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.

1/32 of an inch

2/32 of an inch

4/32 of an inch

For safe operation, a commercial motor vehicle needs a tread depth of 4/32 of an inch in every major groove on the front tires, and a tread depth of 2/32 of an inch on other tires.

4. When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.

You should not correct drift until you are very far off course.

You should pull up to reposition the vehicle as needed.

You should avoid braking.

When backing with a trailer, you should pull up to reposition your vehicle as needed.

5. When checking the engine compartment:

The parking brake should not be engaged.

Wheels should be chocked.

The engine should be running.

The gearshift should be in first gear.

Before inspecting the engine compartment, make sure that the parking brakes are on and/or the wheels are chocked. Check the engine compartment before entering the cab and starting the engine.

6. Which of the following is not a good rule when using turn signals?

Signal early. Signal well before a turn or lane change.

Signal continuously. Do not cancel a signal until the turn is completed.

Don’t over-signal. If no one is near you, there is no need to signal.

When using your turn signals, you should signal well before the turn or lane change, signal continuously throughout the turn or lane change, and cancel the signal after you have completed your move.