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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 Michigan CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The MI passenger test covers the following sections of the Michigan CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this MI practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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If you are being tailgated, you should:
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drive on the shoulder.
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speed up.
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try to let the other vehicle pass.
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2.
If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
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the engine rpm is down close to
idle.
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there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
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there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
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To avoid a hazard:
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driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
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stopping 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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When driving in fog, drivers should:
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use the windshield wipers.
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use high beams.
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use low beams.
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If a bus has a restroom:
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the restroom must have a window.
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the restroom emergency buzzer must be in safe working condition.
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the restroom must have an emergency exit.
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When you see you will need to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:
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turning on the right turn signal.
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tapping the brakes a few times.
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slamming on the brakes.
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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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the tracks are not clear.
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there is oncoming traffic.
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you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
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When changing lanes, you should:
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do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
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do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
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turn sharply.
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To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
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turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
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apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
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When drivers make a turn they should:
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look in the direction they are going to turn.
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look behind the vehicle.
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look in the opposite direction of the turn.
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