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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 Indiana CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The IN passenger test covers the following sections of the Indiana CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this IN practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
1.
Pre-trip inspections are:
recommended.
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required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
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required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
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required by law
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2.
Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
spare electrical fuses.
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2 battery-operated flashlights.
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a safety valve.
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horn.
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3.
The posted speed for a curve:
is safe for all vehicles except motorcycles.
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may not be safe for a bus.
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is always safe for all vehicles.
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is safe for a bus.
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4.
The brake and accelerator interlock system (if your bus has one):
should be used in place of the service brake.
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should never be used in place of the parking brake.
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applies the brakes when the rear door is closed.
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is used to shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
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5.
Under a pressurized system, the radiator cap:
should never be removed until the system has cooled.
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should always be cool.
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should never be hot.
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should be removed when the coolant is hot.
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6.
Which of the following does not need to be checked before starting a trip?
Reflectors
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Lights
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Passenger compartment
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Tires
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7.
Do not push or tow a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:
getting off would be unsafe.
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there are 15 students or less.
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the majority of the passengers agree.
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the distance to be covered is less than 5 miles.
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8.
To ensure rider safety, bus drivers should always check the interior of the bus before driving. Aisles and stairwells should always be:
placarded.
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clear.
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clean.
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reserved for seniors.
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9.
The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
oil pressure and road conditions.
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engine speed and road speed.
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weather and road conditions.
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following distance and traffic speed.
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10.
If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
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it will usually take longer to stop.
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it can probably stop faster than you can.
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All of the above.
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