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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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Brake fade results from:
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excessive heat caused by using brakes too much.
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wet brakes.
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using brakes in cold weather.
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All of the above.
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2.
If ABS is not working:
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a yellow malfunction lamp will light up on the control panel.
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you should pump the brakes.
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the brakes will lock up.
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you should stay off the brake.
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When driving with passengers, you should:
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look at the passenger when speaking to them.
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not engage in complex conversations with the passengers.
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engage in conversation with the passengers to maintain alertness.
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None of the above.
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You should be especially alert for drunk drivers:
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late at night.
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in the morning.
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around shopping areas.
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in the early evening.
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Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
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review the last vehicle inspection report.
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should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
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rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
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None of the above.
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6.
The average driver has a reaction time of:
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1/8 of a second.
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1/16 of a second.
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1/32 of a second.
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3/4 second to 1 second.
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Before driving your bus, you must:
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ensure the emergency exit door is open.
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clean the interior.
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review the inspection report.
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All of the above.
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8.
Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
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must be posted.
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are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
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are always posted.
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None of the above.
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9.
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
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accelerate.
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apply the brakes and turn in the direction of the skid.
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stop braking.
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None of the above.
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10.
When dealing with a drunk or disruptive rider, you must:
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take this rider to the closest police department.
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discharge the disruptive rider immediately.
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ensure the rider's safety, as well as that of others.
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All of the above.
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