DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST
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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 District of Columbia CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The DC passenger test covers the following sections of the District of Columbia CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this DC practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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Carry-on baggage:
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should not be left in the aisle.
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must be left in the aisle.
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may be left in the aisle.
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None of the above.
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2.
What factors can cause brakes to fail or fade?
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Excessive use of the service brakes
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Brakes out of adjustment
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Not relying on the engine braking effect
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All of the above.
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3.
When arriving at the destination, all of the following should be announced except:
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Reason for stopping
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The location
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Next departure time
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The outside temperature
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4.
While you are driving, the emergency exit door:
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should never be closed.
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should be opened if the bus gets too hot.
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can be opened at night.
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should always be closed.
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Buses must never carry:
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emergency hospital supplies.
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small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
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irritating material.
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All of the above.
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6.
When dealing with a disruptive rider, you should:
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discharge the rider at the next scheduled stop.
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discharge such rider immediately.
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give the rider a cup of coffee.
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call for help.
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7.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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leave the road immediately.
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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8.
When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
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check quickly.
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never look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead.
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only use one mirror.
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focus on the mirrors for a long time.
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When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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stay open.
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be closed.
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have a red door light turned on.
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None of the above.
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Pre-trip inspections:
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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should always be done in the same order.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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