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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!
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ABS helps you:
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drive faster.
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brake harder.
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None of the above.
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2.
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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3.
Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
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Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
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Use road speed (mph)
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Use engine speed (rpm)
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4.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
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put the vehicle in reverse.
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stay off the brake.
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speed up.
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When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
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passing a stopped bus is illegal.
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passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
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a student may be driving the bus.
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When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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have a red door light turned on.
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be closed.
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None of the above.
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7.
When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
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quickly.
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repeatedly.
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gradually.
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8.
Heights posted at bridges and overpasses:
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are always accurate.
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can be incorrect.
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are always incorrect.
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In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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10.
When making a turn you should:
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honk your horn.
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make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
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signal early.
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