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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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When backing you should:
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not use a helper.
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back and turn toward the right side.
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avoid making pull-ups to reposition your vehicle.
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use driver-side backing.
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Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
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there is no oncoming traffic.
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the tracks are not clear.
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you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
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there is oncoming traffic.
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One way to avoid problems with passenger comfort and safety rules is to:
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discharge disruptive riders as soon as possible.
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explain the rules at the start.
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caution riders to watch their step when leaving the bus.
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avoid mentioning rules about smoking and drinking.
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Banked curves:
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are reserved for pedestrians.
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should always be avoided.
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can be taken at any speed.
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have a safe "design speed".
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To prevent rolling back when you start, if you have a manual transmission you should:
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use the lowest reverse gear.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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never the parking brake.
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over-accelerate.
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If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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get through the drawbridge as quickly as possible.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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When confronted by an aggressive driver you should not:
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put aside your pride.
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try to get out of their way.
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make eye contact.
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ignore gestures.
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When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, the driver should:
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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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announce the date.
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remind riders to take their belongings with them if they get off the bus.
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Before driving your bus, to be sure it's safe you should:
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review the bus safety guidelines.
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ask the shipper for the Safety Confirmation report.
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ask the Safety Certificate to your supervisor.
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review the inspection report made by the previous driver.
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10.
A disabled bus with passengers on board:
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should always be towed or pushed to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers.
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must be pushed by another bus.
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should be towed or pushed to its destination with the passengers on board.
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.
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