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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 York CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The NY passenger test covers the following sections of the New York CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this NY practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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When driving a 50 foot vehicle at 50 mph, how much space should you keep in front of you?
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6 seconds
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3 seconds
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4 seconds
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5 seconds
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2.
When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
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continue driving.
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stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
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call your supervisor.
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let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
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3.
Buses must never carry:
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hospital supplies.
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radioactive materials.
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small arms ammunition.
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All of the above.
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4.
Pre-trip inspections:
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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should always be done in the same order.
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are optional when the driver is familiar with the vehicle.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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5.
When you leave your vehicle you should:
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release the parking brake.
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leave the key in the ignition.
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apply the service brake.
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None of the above.
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6.
When a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, you should:
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put the car battery in the aisle.
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put the car battery at the back of the bus.
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not allow the car battery on the bus.
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check that the battery does not contain any gasoline.
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7.
To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
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drive alone whenever possible.
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close the vent.
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keep cool by opening the window.
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keep the cab warm.
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8.
Rules about drinking, smoking or electronic devices should be:
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mentioned when there is a violation.
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mentioned to each passenger boarding.
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announced within the first 150 miles of a trip.
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mentioned at the start of the trip.
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9.
Of all the space around your vehicle, the most important is:
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the area to the sides of the vehicle.
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All areas around the vehicle are equally important.
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the area ahead of the vehicle.
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the area behind the vehicle.
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10.
Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
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the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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no part 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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