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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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When driving at night, to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles you should:
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put your own high beams on when other drivers do not put their low beams on.
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look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking.
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look directly at lights of oncoming vehicles.
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wear sunglasses.
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When changing lanes, you should:
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ensure that the vehicle behind you has moved into your blind spot.
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do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
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do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
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turn sharply.
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Before driving your bus, you must:
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ensure the emergency exit door is open.
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All of the above.
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review the inspection report.
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clean the interior.
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4.
Why should you back toward the driver's side?
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You can more easily correct any steering errors.
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You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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Using double clutching requires practice.
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All of the above.
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5.
At railroad crossings, you must stop no closer than ___ feet and no farther than ___ feet from the nearest rail.
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15; 50
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20; 40
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25; 75
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50; 100
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Before driving your bus, to be sure it's safe you should:
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ask the Safety Certificate to your supervisor.
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ask the shipper for the Safety Confirmation report.
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review the inspection report made by the previous driver.
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review the bus safety guidelines.
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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 4-way emergency flashers.
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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 driving on slippery surfaces, you should:
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not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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make turns as quickly as possible.
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change lanes often.
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All of the above.
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If the road is icy, you should:
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maintain your current speed and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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put the transmission in neutral and stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down, then pull off the road and stop.
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reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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All of the above.
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10.
Which of the following is a good way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?
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Avoid talking on your cell phone.
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Keep your following distance reasonable.
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Be realistic about your travel time.
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All of the above.
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