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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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To avoid becoming a distracted driver you should:
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not engage in complex conversations with others.
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adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors while driving.
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not turn off all communication devices.
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2.
Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
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loss of hydraulic pressure.
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excessive downshifting.
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relying too much on the engine braking effect.
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Rules about drinking, smoking or electronic devices should be:
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mentioned at the start of the trip.
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mentioned to each passenger boarding.
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mentioned when there is a violation.
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When you discharge a drunk or disruptive rider, you must:
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put the rider off the bus as soon as possible.
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go back to the previous stop and make sure it is a well-lit area.
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ensure the rider's safety.
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To avoid a hazard:
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
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steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
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Properly adjusted outside left and right side flat mirrors should allow the driver to see:
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the rear tires touching the ground.
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the front tires touching the ground.
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at least 1 traffic lane on either side of the bus.
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When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
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adjust braking to conditions.
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keep a shorter following distance.
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not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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8.
When going down grades, you should:
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shift up.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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downshift to a lower gear.
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When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, the driver should:
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remind riders to take their belongings with them if they get off the bus.
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make the necessary announcements as riders are getting off the bus.
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announce the outside temperature.
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10.
The safety valve is usually set to open at:
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200 psi.
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150 psi.
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100 psi.
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