SOUTH DAKOTA CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST
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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 South Dakota CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The SD passenger test covers the following sections of the South Dakota CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this SD practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
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When a rider wants to board the bus with a car battery, you should:
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check that the battery does not contain any gasoline.
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not allow the car battery on the bus.
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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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2.
In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:
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either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully.
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you should drive and brake as you always have.
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the effect won't be noticeable for the first 50 miles.
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you should pump the brakes to restore pressure.
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If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
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there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
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the engine rpm is down close to
idle.
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there's a function light.
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there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
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Rules about drinking, smoking or electronic devices should be:
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mentioned when there is a violation.
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mentioned at the start of the trip.
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announced within the first 150 miles of a trip.
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mentioned to each passenger boarding.
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5.
How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
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2
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5
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6
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3
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6.
How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
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Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
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Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
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All of the above.
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7.
If driving a charter bus, you should:
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tell passengers to fill the back of the bus first.
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allow passengers on the bus early.
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explain the passenger comfort and safety rules while driving.
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not allow passengers on the bus until departure time.
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8.
The brake and accelerator interlock system (if your bus has one):
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is used to shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
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should be used in place of the service brake.
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should never be used in place of the parking brake.
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applies the brakes when the rear door is closed.
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9.
Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
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Signal continuously
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Signal early
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Cancel your signal after you have turned
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Don't signal unless another vehicle is behind you
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10.
Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
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driving alongside other vehicles.
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driving at speeds below 40 mph.
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going into tunnels.
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coming out of tunnels.
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