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The passenger endorsement applies to drivers who want to drive a bus in any Class A, B, or C CDL. Applicants must pass a special knowledge test, and must pass skills tests in a passenger vehicle. The Alabama CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The AL passenger test covers the following sections of the Alabama CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this AL practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
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Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
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Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
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Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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None of the above.
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2.
Under a pressurized system, the radiator cap:
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should be removed when the coolant is hot.
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should never be hot.
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should always be cool.
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should never be removed until the system has cooled.
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3.
If ABS is not working:
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a yellow malfunction lamp will light up on the control panel.
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the brakes will lock up.
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you should pump the brakes.
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you should stay off the brake.
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ABS:
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helps you increase your following distance.
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helps you increase your average speed.
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improves your visibility at night.
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does not decrease your stopping distance.
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5.
One reason parked delivery trucks can present a hazard is:
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they are often hard to see.
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their drivers are often in a hurry and may suddenly step out of their vehicle.
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packages may fall out of the truck.
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All of the above.
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6.
When drivers make a turn they should:
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look in the opposite direction of the turn.
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look in the direction they are going to turn.
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look far ahead.
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look behind the vehicle.
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7.
You must have at least _____ inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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2/32
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4/32
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3/32
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6/32
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8.
When you are about to pass a vehicle, you should:
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assume they don't see you.
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slow down.
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make eye contact.
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make gestures.
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9.
To ensure passenger safety during loading and unloading, bus drivers should:
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start and stop as smoothly as possible.
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always ensure that passengers are safely on the bus before closing the door(s).
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allow passengers enough time to sit down or brace themselves before departing.
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All of the above.
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10.
When driving on slippery surfaces, you should:
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change lanes often.
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not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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make turns as quickly as possible.
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All of the above.
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