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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 Pennsylvania CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The PA passenger test covers the following sections of the Pennsylvania CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this PA practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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Pre-trip inspections are:
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recommended.
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required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
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required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
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required by law
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Before driving your bus, to be sure it's safe you should:
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ask the shipper for the Safety Confirmation report.
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ask the Safety Certificate to your supervisor.
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review the inspection report made by the previous driver.
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review the bus safety guidelines.
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If ABS is not working:
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you should pump the brakes.
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you should stay off the brake.
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the brakes will lock up.
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a yellow malfunction lamp will light up on the control panel.
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Rules about drinking, smoking or electronic devices should be:
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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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mentioned when there is a violation.
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What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
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Challenge them by speeding up
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Make eye contact
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Hold-your-own in your travel lane
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Ignore gestures
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Carry-on baggage should be placed:
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below the bus.
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in a way that allows passengers to exit by any window or door in an emergency.
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in the aisle.
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All of the above.
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When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
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sound your horn.
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change lanes quickly.
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maintain your safe following distance.
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quickly pass the vehicle.
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8.
When dealing with a drunk or disruptive rider, you must:
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discharge the disruptive rider immediately.
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take this rider to the closest police department.
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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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9.
To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
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4 seconds
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2 seconds
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1 second
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3 seconds
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10.
Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
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a safety valve.
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2 battery-operated flashlights.
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spare electrical fuses.
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horn.
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