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