FREE Indiana CDL Passenger Vehicles Practice Test (2023)

1. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?

Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
Because black ice may form on the road.
Because rain is very slippery.
None of the above.

2. Baggage and freight should be secured in a way that:

allows riders to easily identify their baggage before they get off the bus in an emergency.
allows riders to quickly take their baggage with them in an emergency.
blocks one exit, but allows riders to exit by any remaining window or door in an emergency.
allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.

3. Why should you back toward the driver's side?

You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
Using double clutching requires practice.
You can more easily correct any steering errors.
All of the above.

4. When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:

have a red door light turned on.
be closed.
stay open.
None of the above.

5. With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:

6. Hydroplaning:

can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
is less likely if tire pressure is low.

7. Weaving across the road or drifting from one side to another is typical of:

8. The "emergency exit" sign:

9. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:

take your foot off the accelerator.
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
apply your brakes all the way.
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.

10. If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve, the bus:

CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST INDIANA