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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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If you are being tailgated, you should:
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try to let the other vehicle pass.
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turn on your taillights.
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speed up.
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drive on the shoulder.
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When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
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the speed of traffic.
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the posted speed limit.
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slower than the speed of other traffic.
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slightly higher than the speed of other traffic.
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Carry-on baggage:
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must be left in the aisle.
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should not be left in the aisle.
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may be left in the aisle.
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None of the above.
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If you're feeling tired while driving you should:
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stop driving and get some rest.
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drink coffee.
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increase your speed to get to your destination quicker.
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eat something.
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A disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle:
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should be towed or pushed, unless staying on the bus would be unsafe.
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should be abandoned immediately.
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should only be pushed or towed by another bus.
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off would be unsafe.
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You should do an after-trip inspection:
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after each trip.
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at least once a week.
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once a month.
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after each stop.
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In an emergency:
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you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
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stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
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8.
Activities inside the vehicle that can distract your attention include:
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picking up something that fell.
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adjusting the radio.
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talking to passengers.
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All of the above.
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9.
Antifreeze:
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helps the engine only under hot conditions.
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doesn't help the engine in any way.
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helps the engine under hot conditions as well as cold conditions.
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helps the engine only when the temperature is below freezing.
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10.
If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:
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hold the steering wheel firmly.
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stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
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apply the brakes as hard as you can.
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when the vehicle has slowed down, brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
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