Take AL CDL Passenger Practice Questions - Alabama CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Under federal CDL rules, what testing is required to add a Passenger (P) endorsement?

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ABoth a passenger knowledge test and a passenger skills test✓BOnly a general knowledge retest✓COnly an air brakes test, even if the bus has hydraulic brakes✓DOnly a medical card review by ALEA✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which Alabama CDL applicant normally needs a Passenger endorsement?

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AA driver operating a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver✓BAny driver carrying one paying passenger in a private car✓COnly a driver operating a school bus, not any other passenger bus✓DOnly a driver transporting hazardous materials on a bus✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which endorsements may be placed on an Alabama commercial learner license under the federal endorsement rule?

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APassenger, School Bus, and Tank Vehicle✓BHazardous Materials, Doubles/Triples, and Tank Vehicle✓CPassenger, Hazardous Materials, and Doubles/Triples✓DAny CDL endorsement if the applicant passes the fee screening✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What minimum score is required to pass the Alabama CDL Passenger knowledge test under FMCSA standards?

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A80 percent correct✓B70 percent correct✓CA simple majority of questions correct✓DNo score if the applicant completed ELDT✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What does 49 CFR 383.117 say the Passenger endorsement knowledge test must cover?

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APassenger loading, emergency exits, emergencies, railroad crossings, drawbridges, braking, and operating practices✓BOnly Alabama vehicle registration, license plates, and tax rules✓COnly engine repair, diesel fuel systems, and fleet maintenance records✓DOnly school-bus loading of children and stop-arm use✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which fee is listed by ALEA for CDL or CDL learner license applicants taking the required tests?

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A$$25 testing fee✓B$$5 testing fee✓C$$100 passenger endorsement fee✓DNo testing fee for any CDL applicant✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What does 49 CFR 383.133 require states to use when developing CDL knowledge tests?

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AFMCSA pre-approved pools of test questions for each vehicle group and endorsement✓BQuestions written only by the local examiner on test day✓CA single national test that never changes question order✓DPractice questions from commercial test-prep websites✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If an Alabama CLP holder has a Passenger endorsement, what restriction is normally attached to that CLP?

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ANo passengers in a CMV bus✓BNo driving any empty bus✓CNo using mirrors while training✓DNo operating a bus with fewer than 16 seats✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Which Alabama fee is listed for purchasing a commercial learner license?

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A$$36.25✓B$$25.00✓C$$66.25✓D$$56.25✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

An applicant takes the Passenger skills test in a Group C passenger vehicle. What passenger-vehicle restriction should the applicant expect if issued a CDL?

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AA restriction against operating Group A and Group B passenger vehicles✓BNo restriction because any passenger skills test covers all classes✓CA restriction against operating only vehicles with air brakes✓DA restriction that allows only school buses✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Before driving a bus, what should you do with the previous driver vehicle inspection report?

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AReview it and sign only if earlier defects were repaired or certified as not needing repair✓BThrow it away because your own pre-trip inspection replaces it✓CSign it before looking at the bus so dispatch can keep the route on time✓DUse it only if the bus is being driven interstate✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which bus systems must be checked before driving a passenger vehicle?

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AService brakes, parking brake, steering, lights, tires, horn, wipers, mirrors, wheels, and emergency equipment✓BOnly the radio, public address system, and seat upholstery✓COnly the engine oil because passenger comfort is the mechanic focus✓DOnly the fare box and destination sign✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What emergency equipment should a bus have before it is driven?

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AA required fire extinguisher, warning devices such as reflective triangles or approved alternatives, and spare fuses unless circuit breakers are used✓BOnly a first-aid kit and a flashlight✓COnly a spare tire and jack✓DOnly a radio capable of reaching dispatch✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What should you do with open baggage, restroom-service, engine, or other access panels before driving a bus?

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AClose them before driving✓BLeave them open so heat can escape✓CAsk passengers to hold them closed while moving✓DIgnore them unless the route is on an interstate highway✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which tire condition is specifically prohibited on the front wheels of a bus?

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ARecapped or regrooved tires✓BTires with matching size and proper inflation✓CTires inspected before the trip✓DTires mounted on clean rims✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which interior items should be checked because passengers sometimes damage unattended buses?

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AHandholds, railings, floor covering, signaling devices, emergency exit handles, and seats✓BOnly the driver logbook and fuel card✓COnly the paint color inside the bus✓DOnly the baggage doors from outside the vehicle✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What should be true of passenger seats before the bus is driven?

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AAll seats should be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus✓BOnly the first row of seats needs to be attached✓CLoose seats are acceptable if the route is short✓DSeat security is checked only during annual maintenance✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When may you drive with an emergency exit door or emergency exit window open?

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ANever; it must be closed before driving✓BOnly when the bus is hot inside✓COnly below 25 mph✓DAnytime the route is less than one mile✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What must be true of an emergency door sign and red emergency door light, if the bus has that light?

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AThe sign must be clearly visible, and the red light must work and be used at night or when outside lights are used✓BThe sign can be covered if passengers already know the door location✓CThe red light is optional and should stay off at night✓DThe sign and light matter only during the road test, not in service✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What is the safest approach to emergency roof hatches that can be locked partly open?

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AUse the partly open position for fresh air when allowed, but do not make it a regular practice and remember the added clearance✓BLeave them fully open on every trip to improve ventilation✓CLock them open and ignore vehicle clearance because hatches are inside the roofline✓DDisable them so passengers cannot use them✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What should the driver do with the driver seat belt in a bus equipped with one?

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AAlways use it for safety✓BUse it only on highways✓CUse it only when passengers are standing✓DLeave it unfastened to reach controls faster✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

During an after-trip inspection, which passenger-caused damage is especially important to report?

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ADamage to handholds, seats, emergency exits, or windows✓BA passenger leaving a newspaper on a seat✓CA smudge on the outside destination sign✓DA low receipt-paper roll in the fare box✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A mass-transit driver is completing the end-of-shift bus check. Which additional items should the driver make sure work properly?

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APassenger signaling devices and brake-door interlocks✓BOnly the radio preset buttons✓COnly the advertising displays✓DOnly the seat upholstery color match✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Where should carry-on baggage never be left?

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AIn a doorway or aisle✓BIn a secured baggage area✓CWhere it does not block driver movement✓DWhere it cannot fall or shift into passengers✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Why must baggage and freight be secured on a bus?

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ATo avoid damage, allow driver movement, allow emergency exits, and protect riders from falling or shifting items✓BOnly to keep luggage sorted by passenger name✓COnly to make unloading faster at the final stop✓DOnly because unsecured freight affects fuel economy✓