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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 New Hampshire CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The NH passenger test covers the following sections of the New Hampshire CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this NH practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
1.
The driver's seat of a bus should have:
a brake and accelerator interlock system.
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a pocket for storage.
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a seat belt.
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an emergency exit handle.
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2.
When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
quickly pass the vehicle.
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maintain your safe following distance.
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change lanes quickly.
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sound your horn.
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3.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
assume you
have a tire failure.
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inspect your tires with your mirrors.
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keep driving as normal.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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4.
Texting is:
safer than talking on a cell phone.
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safer than engaging in conversation with a passenger.
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the most dangerous distraction.
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about as safe as adjusting the radio.
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5.
Regrooved tires:
cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
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None of the above.
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6.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
swerving to the right.
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swerving to the left.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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7.
If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
wait 4-5 seconds before applying the accelerator.
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accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
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apply your brakes all the way.
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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8.
Which of the following does not need to be checked before starting a trip?
Passenger compartment
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Reflectors
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Lights
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Tires
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9.
When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, announce:
the location.
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the ID number of the driver.
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the next stop.
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the date.
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10.
To avoid blinding others, you should dim your lights within _____ of an oncoming vehicle.
250
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100
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50
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None of the above.
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