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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 Massachusetts CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The MA passenger test covers the following sections of the Massachusetts CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this MA practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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If a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, the bus driver should:
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not allow the rider to carry on the battery.
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inspect the battery before allowing the rider to carry it on board.
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call the police.
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instruct the rider to sit next to the exit doors.
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Pre-trip inspections:
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should always be done in the same order.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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3.
When you are driving a school bus, the emergency exit doors or windows must always:
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stay open.
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have a red door light turned on.
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be closed.
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None of the above.
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4.
To avoid a crash:
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stopping is always the safest thing to do.
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swerving is always the worst 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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5.
With an engine fire, you should:
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turn the engine off as soon as possible.
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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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All of the above.
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6.
Carry-on baggage:
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should not be left in the aisle.
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may be left in the aisle.
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must be left in the aisle.
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None of the above.
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ABS:
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helps you increase your following distance.
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helps you increase your average speed.
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does not decrease your stopping distance.
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improves your visibility at night.
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8.
Service brakes should:
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be checked before each trip.
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only be checked by a mechanic.
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always be checked before applying the brakes.
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All of the above.
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9.
When possible, you should park:
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on the shoulder.
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so you will have to back up when you leave.
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so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
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on the roadway.
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ABS helps you:
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brake harder.
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stop faster.
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drive faster.
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None of the above.
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