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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 Iowa CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The IA passenger test covers the following sections of the Iowa CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this IA practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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Slippery surfaces usually:
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can cause lack of steering power.
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make it easier to stop.
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make it more difficult to stop.
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Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
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2 battery-operated flashlights.
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horn.
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spare electrical fuses.
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3.
To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
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nitrogen.
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compressed air.
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hydraulic air.
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4.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
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Brake fade on long hills
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Stab braking
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Loss of hydraulic pressure
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5.
When changing lanes, you should:
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turn sharply.
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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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Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
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Use road speed (mph)
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Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
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Use engine speed (rpm)
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7.
If the road is icy, you should:
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reduce speed to a crawl 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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maintain your current speed and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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8.
Activities inside the vehicle that can distract your attention include:
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talking to passengers.
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adjusting the radio.
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All of the above.
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9.
When driving through a construction zone, you should:
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maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
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turn on your parking lights.
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watch for pavement drop-offs.
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10.
If the ABS is not working:
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the vehicle will have no brakes.
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the vehicle will have weak brakes.
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you still have normal brake functions.
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