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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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When you are being tailgated, you should:
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signal the tailgater when it's safe to pass you.
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increase your following distance to create a buffer zone.
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flash your brake lights.
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2.
Pre-trip inspections are:
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required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
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required by law
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recommended.
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3.
With an engine fire, you should:
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open the hood as soon as possible.
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not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
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turn the engine off as soon as possible.
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Foundation brakes are used:
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at each wheel.
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only with the front wheels.
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only with the right wheels.
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Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
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are always posted.
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must be posted.
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are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
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Brakes out of adjustment can cause the other brakes to:
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overheat and fade.
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apply more braking power.
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last longer.
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7.
When changing lanes, you should:
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not use your turn signals.
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do it quickly.
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None of the above.
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8.
The header board, if equipped, should:
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never be used for cargo.
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block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
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not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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9.
Before driving, you should _______ all access panels.
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replace
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close
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open
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10.
The posted speed for a curve:
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is safe for a bus.
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is always safe for all vehicles.
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may not be safe for a bus.
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