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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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In an emergency:
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you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
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stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
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you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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2.
Texting is:
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about as safe as adjusting the radio.
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safer than engaging in conversation with a passenger.
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the most dangerous distraction.
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safer than talking on a cell phone.
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ABS:
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always shortens your overall stopping distance.
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allows you to drive faster.
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keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
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helps increase brake pressure.
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4.
When you double your speed, the braking distance is:
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3 times longer.
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the same.
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2 times longer.
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4 times longer.
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5.
To ensure passenger safety during loading and unloading, bus drivers should:
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allow passengers enough time to sit down or brace themselves before departing.
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always ensure that passengers are safely on the bus before closing the door(s).
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start and stop as smoothly as possible.
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All of the above.
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6.
Carry-on baggage should be placed:
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below the bus.
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in the aisle.
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in a way that allows passengers to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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All of the above.
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7.
When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
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only use one mirror.
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never look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead.
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focus on the mirrors for a long time.
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check quickly.
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8.
Move-over laws require drivers to _________ when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside or a work zone.
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sound their horn
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stop
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slow down and change lanes
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change direction
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9.
One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
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make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
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have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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use the controlled braking method.
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take curves at higher speeds.
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10.
If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
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you are braking too hard.
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you are driving too slow.
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you are driving too fast.
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you are turning too soon.
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