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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 Connecticut CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The CT passenger test covers the following sections of the Connecticut CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this CT practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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Banked curves:
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are reserved for pedestrians.
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have a safe "design speed".
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can be taken at any speed.
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should always be avoided.
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Drivers should check and adjust their mirrors:
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while driving.
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after a trip.
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before starting a trip.
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All of the above.
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3.
When water collects on the road. your vehicle can:
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hydroplane.
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stop suddenly.
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accelerate.
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None of the above.
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When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:
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ice has formed on the road.
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the pavement is dry.
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the road hasn't started to ice up yet.
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there is no ice on the road surface.
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5.
The safety valve is usually set to open at:
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100 psi.
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200 psi.
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75 psi.
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150 psi.
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Carry-on baggage should be secured in a way that:
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allows the driver to move freely and easily.
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protects riders from injury if carry-ons fall.
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allows passengers to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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All of the above.
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What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
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If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
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Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
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Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
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Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
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8.
With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:
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100 feet
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150 feet
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15 feet
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250 feet
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When making a turn you should:
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make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
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signal early.
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turn the signal off before entering the turn.
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honk your horn.
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In an emergency:
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you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
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stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
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you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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