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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!
1. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
make gestures to other drivers.
speed up if you think you’re going to be late.
give other drivers your full attention.
2. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
try to anticipate stops early.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
use the engine brake.
go slowly.
3. When you double your speed, the braking distance is:
the same.
2 times longer.
3 times longer.
4 times longer.
4. Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
Rubbing eyes
Yawning repeatedly
Frequent blinking
Keeping a steady speed
5. When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
check quickly.
focus on the mirrors for a long time.
only use one mirror.
never look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead.
6. Never refuel your bus:
with a higher grade of fuel.
in a closed building with riders on board.
while the windows are open.
All of the above.
7. If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve:
you are driving too slow.
you are turning too soon.
you are driving too fast.
you are braking too hard.
8. Your bus must be equipped with the following emergency equipment:
Fire extinguisher, reflective triangles and accident reporting kit.
Spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and warning devices for parked vehicles.
Spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.
Wiper arms and blades , fire extinguisher, and liquid burning flares.
9. ABS:
helps increase brake pressure.
keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
always shortens your overall stopping distance.
allows you to drive faster.
10. To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
drive alone whenever possible.
close the vent.
keep cool by opening the window.
keep the cab warm.
 
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Passenger Test Massachusetts

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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