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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 Illinois CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The IL passenger test covers the following sections of the Illinois CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this IL practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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A driver distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving, such as:
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billboards.
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pedestrians.
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adjusting the radio.
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All of the above.
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2.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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inspect your tires with your mirrors.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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keep driving as normal.
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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3.
When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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be closed.
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have a red door light turned on.
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stay open.
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None of the above.
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4.
Hydroplaning:
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can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
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is less likely if tire pressure is low.
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can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
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can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
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5.
When checking the bus seats, make sure that:
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they are safe for riders.
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they have not been damaged.
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they are securely fastened to the bus.
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All of the above.
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6.
When changing lanes, you should:
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not use your mirrors.
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not use your turn signals.
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do it quickly.
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None of the above.
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7.
The standee line:
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is used at bus stops.
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tells the school bus driver where to steer.
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is part of the braking system.
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shows riders where they cannot stand.
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8.
Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
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excessive downshifting.
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driving in cold weather.
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loss of hydraulic pressure.
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relying too much on the engine braking effect.
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9.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
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Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
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Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
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None of the above.
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10.
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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Watch your tachometer
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Use engine speed (rpm)
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