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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. ABS helps you:
drive faster.
brake harder.
None of the above.
2. One reason parked delivery trucks can present a hazard is:
they are often hard to see.
their drivers are often in a hurry and may suddenly step out of their vehicle.
packages may fall out of the truck.
3. Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
Use road speed (mph)
Use engine speed (rpm)
4. If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
put the vehicle in reverse.
stay off the brake.
speed up.
5. When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
passing a stopped bus is illegal.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
a student may be driving the bus.
6. When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
have a red door light turned on.
be closed.
None of the above.
7. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
quickly.
repeatedly.
gradually.
8. Heights posted at bridges and overpasses:
are always accurate.
can be incorrect.
are always incorrect.
9. 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:
ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
10. When making a turn you should:
honk your horn.
make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
signal early.
 
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CA Passenger Test

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