CDL PASSENGER TEST CALIFORNIA

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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 California CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The CA passenger test covers the following sections of the California CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this CA practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
1. Carry-on baggage should be placed:
below the bus.
in the aisle.
in a way that allows passengers to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
2. Before driving your bus, you must:
clean the interior.
review the inspection report.
ensure the emergency exit door is open.
3. To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
keep the cab warm.
keep cool by opening the window.
drive alone whenever possible.
4. Escape ramps:
have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
are used to safely leave the highway.
5. After unloading at the school, you should walk through the bus to:
make sure no students are returning to the bus.
to check for items left by students and hiding or sleeping students.
close the door.
6. To avoid blinding others, you should dim your lights within _____  of an oncoming vehicle.
100
50
None of the above.
7. To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, you should:
turn on the right and left turn signals at the same time.
turn on the parking, clearance and side-marker lights.
tap your brake pedal a few times to flash your brake lights.
8. When dealing with a drunk or disruptive rider, you must:
ensure the rider's safety, as well as that of others.
discharge the disruptive rider immediately.
take this rider to the closest police department.
9. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Engine oil level
Windshield washer fluid level
Shock absorbers
10. When confronted by an aggressive driver you should not:
make eye contact.
try to get out of their way.
put aside your pride.
 
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Passenger Test California

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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