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FL CDL Passenger Practice Questions - Florida CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under FLHSMV CDL guidance, when does a Florida commercial driver need a Passenger (P) endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
When operating a vehicle designed to transport more than 15 people, including the driver
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B
Only when operating a school bus for a public school district
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C
Only when operating a bus that has air brakes
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D
When carrying any paying passenger in any size vehicle
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which testing requirement applies to a Florida driver seeking a CDL Passenger endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver must pass required knowledge testing and a skills test in a passenger vehicle
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B
The driver only needs to pay the endorsement fee after holding any CDL
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C
The driver only needs a road test if the bus crosses state lines
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D
The driver can substitute a school bus certificate for all CDL passenger testing
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which endorsement relationship is listed by FLHSMV for school bus drivers?
Choose one answer below.
A
A School Bus (S) endorsement requires the Passenger (P) endorsement
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B
A Passenger (P) endorsement automatically removes the need for a School Bus (S) endorsement
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C
A School Bus (S) endorsement is required before a driver may apply for a Passenger (P) endorsement
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D
Passenger and School Bus endorsements are optional labels with no separate tests
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which Florida CDL handbook sections should a passenger endorsement applicant study?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 if the passenger vehicle has air brakes
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B
Only Section 4 because it is the passenger section
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C
Only Section 6 because buses are combination vehicles
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D
Sections 8 and 9 because passengers are treated as cargo
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Before driving a bus, what should you do with the previous driver's vehicle inspection report?
Choose one answer below.
A
Review it and sign only after any listed defects are certified repaired or not needing repair
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B
Discard it once you complete your own walkaround
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C
Sign it before inspection to show you accepted the assignment
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D
Review it only if you will drive outside Florida
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Which group lists systems that must be checked before operating a passenger bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Service brakes, parking brake, steering, lights, tires, horn, wipers, mirrors, wheels, and emergency equipment
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B
Only the engine oil, fuel level, and radio
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C
Only passenger seats, the farebox, and the destination sign
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D
Only the tires if the bus was driven earlier in the day
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which tire rule is specifically important for the front wheels of a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not use recapped or regrooved tires on the front wheels
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B
Front tires may be recapped if they have matching tread
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C
Only the rear tires matter because they carry most of the passenger weight
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D
Front tires are acceptable if no passenger complains about ride quality
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which emergency equipment should be verified before a passenger bus trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Required fire extinguishers, emergency reflectors, and spare electrical fuses unless the bus has circuit breakers
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B
A spare steering wheel and extra windshield
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C
Only a phone charger because passengers can call for help
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D
Only a first-aid kit, regardless of other equipment
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should you do with open emergency exits or access panels during the outside inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Close them before driving
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B
Leave them open for ventilation if the weather is hot
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C
Drive slowly until reaching the maintenance yard
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D
Close only the engine panel because baggage panels do not affect safety
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the correct rule for aisles and stairwells inside a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep them clear while passengers are aboard
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B
Use the aisle for overflow baggage if it is a short trip
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C
Allow items on the stairs if passengers can step over them
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D
Block the aisle only after all riders are seated
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QUESTION 11 / 25
During the passenger-area inspection, what should you verify about passenger seats?
Choose one answer below.
A
They are safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus
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B
They recline fully before every trip
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C
They are arranged by passenger height
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D
They are checked only after a passenger reports a problem
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which statement about emergency exits is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
You must not drive with an open emergency exit door or window
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B
An emergency exit may stay open if passengers want fresh air
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C
Only the front service door counts as an emergency exit
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D
Emergency exits only need to be checked after a crash
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QUESTION 13 / 25
At night, what should happen when an emergency door is open on a bus equipped with a red emergency door light?
Choose one answer below.
A
The red emergency door light should work
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B
The headlamps should shut off automatically
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C
The horn should sound continuously
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D
The service door should lock itself
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which statement about roof hatches is correct for passenger bus operation?
Choose one answer below.
A
Roof hatches may be partly open for ventilation on some buses, but you must keep clearance in mind
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B
Roof hatches may be fully open at highway speed whenever passengers request it
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C
Roof hatches should be used as the primary ventilation system on every trip
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D
Roof hatches do not need to be checked because they are not emergency exits
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the correct seat belt practice for a passenger bus driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the driver's seat belt whenever operating the bus
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B
Use the belt only on interstate trips
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C
Use the belt only if the route includes highway speeds
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D
Leave the belt off so you can move quickly in the aisle
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which carry-on baggage location is unsafe?
Choose one answer below.
A
In a doorway or aisle where it can block movement
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B
In an approved baggage rack that keeps it secure
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C
In a baggage compartment designed for luggage
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D
Under a seat if it is secure and does not block an exit
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why must baggage and freight be properly secured on a passenger bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
So it does not block exits, restrict the driver, or injure passengers
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B
So passengers cannot see it from their seats
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C
So the bus can legally skip vehicle inspection
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D
So the driver can load above the rated capacity
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should a passenger bus driver do with hazardous materials that are not permitted on buses?
Choose one answer below.
A
Refuse to transport them
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B
Place them near an emergency exit
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C
Let passengers hold them if the trip is short
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D
Hide them in the baggage compartment
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QUESTION 19 / 25
On a bus designed for standing passengers, where may a passenger stand relative to the standee line?
Choose one answer below.
A
Behind the standee line, not forward of the rear of the driver's seat
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B
Anywhere the passenger can hold a rail
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C
In the stairwell if all seats are occupied
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D
Next to the driver if the passenger is giving directions
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When arriving at a destination or intermediate stop, what information should you announce when appropriate?
Choose one answer below.
A
The location, reason for stopping, departure time, and bus number
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B
Only the driver's name and home terminal
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C
Only the weather forecast for the next city
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D
Nothing, because passengers are responsible for tracking every stop
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QUESTION 21 / 25
While driving a passenger bus, what should you scan in addition to the roadway?
Choose one answer below.
A
The inside of the bus and passenger behavior
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B
Only the speedometer
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C
Only roadside advertisements
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D
Only the rear luggage compartment
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Before moving after a stop, what should a bus driver make sure passengers have done?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sat down or braced themselves safely
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B
Moved toward the front door to speed unloading
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C
Placed luggage in the aisle for easy access
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D
Opened emergency windows for ventilation
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the safest response to a disruptive rider when the bus is in an unsafe area to stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue to a safe stopping location before removing the passenger or calling for help
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B
Put the passenger off immediately at the roadside
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C
Argue while continuing to drive
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D
Let other passengers physically remove the rider
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where do passenger bus crashes commonly occur according to CDL passenger guidance?
Choose one answer below.
A
At intersections and when pulling out from bus stops
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B
Only on rural interstate highways
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C
Only inside maintenance yards
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D
Only while parked overnight
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does it mean if a bus leans toward the outside of a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
The bus may be entering or taking the curve too fast
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B
The driver is using the correct curve speed
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C
The passengers have loaded baggage correctly
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D
The bus is automatically correcting the turn
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