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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 Minnesota CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The MN passenger test covers the following sections of the Minnesota CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this MN practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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partly take your right foot off the brake before you engage the clutch.
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release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
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no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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more than half of the mirror shows the vehicle.
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3.
The minimum number of mirrors a registered vehicle must have is:
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2
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3
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4
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To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
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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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turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
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pump 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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there is no oncoming traffic.
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you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
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6.
A disabled bus with passengers on board:
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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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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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7.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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applying the brakes firmly.
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swerving to the left.
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swerving to the right.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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leave the road immediately.
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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9.
All standing riders must:
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stand forward of the rear of the driver's seat.
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stay behind the standee line.
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stay within two feet of an emergency exit.
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stay within two feet of any window.
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If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
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use a fire extinguisher.
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use water.
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use dry powder.
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wait for firefighters.
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