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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 Kansas CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The KS passenger test covers the following sections of the Kansas CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this KS practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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The standee line:
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is part of the braking system.
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tells the school bus driver where to steer.
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shows riders where they cannot stand.
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is used at bus stops.
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2.
Hydroplaning:
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is less likely if tire pressure is low.
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can occur only if there is a lot of water on the road.
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can occur at speeds as low as 10 mph, if there is a lot of water.
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can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
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3.
To avoid a crash:
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swerving is always the worst thing to do.
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stopping is always the safest thing to do.
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stopping is not always the best thing to do.
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None of the above.
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4.
Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
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Rubbing eyes
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Yawning repeatedly
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Keeping a steady speed
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Frequent blinking
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5.
When inspecting your bus, make sure that:
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seats are safe for riders.
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signaling devices are working.
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emergency exit handles are in safe working condition.
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all of the above have been checked.
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6.
When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
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50 feet.
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1 mile.
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100 feet.
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500 feet.
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7.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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keep driving as normal.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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inspect your tires with your mirrors.
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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8.
Air storage tanks:
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hold compressed air for the brakes.
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use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
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pump air into the air storage tanks.
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are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
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9.
What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
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Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
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If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
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Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
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Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
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10.
When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
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maintain your current speed.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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speed up to get through the light.
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None of the above.
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