CDL PASSENGER TEST SOUTH DAKOTA

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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!
1. When parked on the side of the road, you should:
turn off all lights.
flash your brake lights.
activate the right turn signal.
use the 4-way emergency flashers.
2. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS is not working properly.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
the ABS is in Neutral.
3. Texting is:
safer than  engaging in conversation with a passenger.
about as safe as adjusting the radio.
safer than talking on a cell phone.
the most dangerous distraction.
4. Your vehicle should be equipped with all of the following except:
Instructions on how to perform a vehicle inspection test
Fire extinguisher
Spare electrical fuses
Warning devices for parked vehicles
5. Before driving your bus, make sure ________ do not have recapped or regrooved tires.
the front wheels
the rear wheels
the spare wheels
None of the above.
6. After unloading at the school, you should walk through the bus to:
make sure no students are returning to the bus.
close the door.
to check for items left by students and hiding or sleeping students.
release the parking brake.
7. Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
the tracks are not clear.
there is oncoming traffic.
you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
there is no oncoming traffic.
8. To avoid a hazard:
changing lanes is always the best thing to do.
driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
stopping is always the best thing to do.
9. When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, announce:
the date.
the location.
the next stop.
the ID number of the driver.
10. Before driving, you should _______ all access panels.
remove
close
replace
open
 
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Passenger Test South Dakota

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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