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Massachusetts CDL Passenger Practice Questions - Massachusetts CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under Massachusetts CDL guidance, when is a Passenger (P) endorsement generally needed?
Choose one answer below.
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When operating a commercial vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
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B
Only when transporting students to or from school
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C
Only when the vehicle has air brakes
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D
Whenever a driver accepts payment from one passenger
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions does Mass.gov list for the Passenger knowledge exam?
Choose one answer below.
A
10
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B
20
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C
30
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D
50
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What time limit does Massachusetts list for the CDL Passenger knowledge exam?
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A
10 minutes
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B
20 minutes
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C
30 minutes
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D
60 minutes
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How many correct answers are needed to pass the Massachusetts CDL Passenger knowledge exam?
Choose one answer below.
A
12 of 20
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B
14 of 20
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C
16 of 20
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D
18 of 20
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What learner permit application fee does the Massachusetts CLP page list?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$10
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B
$$20
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C
$$30
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D
$$35
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the minimum age for a Massachusetts intrastate commercial learner's permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
16
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B
18
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C
21
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D
25
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which underlying license must a Massachusetts CLP applicant have for the full permit period?
Choose one answer below.
A
A Massachusetts Class D license
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B
Any expired out-of-state license
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C
A motorcycle-only credential
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D
A temporary school bus certificate
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which Massachusetts CDL Manual sections should a Passenger endorsement applicant study?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 if the bus has air brakes
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B
Only Section 4 because passengers are not affected by general safe driving
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C
Only Section 6 because buses are combination vehicles
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D
Only the hazardous materials section
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What testing is required for a CDL Passenger endorsement under FMCSA passenger rules?
Choose one answer below.
A
A knowledge test only
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B
A skills test only
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C
Knowledge and skills testing in the proper passenger vehicle context
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D
Only proof that the driver has carried passengers before
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QUESTION 10 / 25
For a Massachusetts Passenger endorsement road test, what kind of vehicle must the applicant provide?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any vehicle with at least four doors
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B
The appropriate class vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver
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C
A passenger car if the applicant already passed General Knowledge
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D
Any bus, even if it does not match the requested class
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Before driving a bus, what should you do with the previous driver's inspection report?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore it if you complete your own walkaround
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B
Sign it before checking whether defects were repaired
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C
Review it and sign only after listed defects are certified repaired or not needing repair
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D
Keep it only if the bus is used outside Massachusetts
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which group lists passenger bus systems that should be checked before driving?
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 fuel level, radio, farebox, and destination sign
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C
Only the seats and luggage racks
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D
Only the tires if another driver used the bus earlier
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which emergency equipment should be verified on a passenger bus before a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
A fire extinguisher and required emergency reflectors, plus spare electrical fuses unless the bus has circuit breakers
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B
Only a cell phone and flashlight
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C
Only a first-aid kit
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D
A spare steering wheel and replacement windshield
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which tire rule applies to the front wheels of a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front wheels may use recapped tires if they match the rear tires
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B
Front wheels must not have recapped or regrooved tires
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C
Only the rear tires need tread inspections
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D
Front tire condition matters only on interstate trips
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What condition should exist in the aisles and stairwells before a passenger bus moves?
Choose one answer below.
A
They should be clear
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B
They may hold small bags if riders can step over them
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C
They may be blocked while loading is still in progress
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D
They only need to be clear during a road test
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What should the driver do with the driver's seat belt on a passenger bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use it whenever driving
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B
Use it only on highways
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C
Use it only if riders are not standing
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D
Leave it off to move around the cab more easily
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which statement about emergency exit signs and lights is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
Emergency exit signs may be covered if riders know the bus layout
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B
The emergency exit sign must be clearly visible, and a red emergency door light must work if installed
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C
Emergency door lights matter only during inspections by mechanics
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D
Emergency exit signs are optional on charter buses
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How should emergency roof hatches be treated during normal bus operation?
Choose one answer below.
A
They may be locked partly open for fresh air on some buses, but they should not be left open as a regular practice
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B
They should always be fully open to improve ventilation
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C
They should always be sealed permanently shut
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D
They may be opened without considering bus clearance
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Where should carry-on baggage never be left on a passenger bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
In a doorway or aisle
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B
In a secured baggage compartment
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C
In a location that does not block exits
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D
In a properly secured overhead area
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Why must baggage and freight be secured on a passenger bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
To keep the bus below the speed limit
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B
To allow driver movement, preserve emergency exits, and protect riders if items shift
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C
Only to make the bus look neat for passengers
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D
Only because unsecured baggage increases fuel use
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the standee line on a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
A line showing where passengers may not stand forward of the rear of the driver's seat
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B
A line marking where baggage may be stacked
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C
A line used only for school bus loading zones
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D
A line that tells the driver where to stop at a bus stop
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When arriving at a destination or intermediate stop, which information should be announced?
Choose one answer below.
A
Location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and bus number
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B
Only the fare amount
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C
Only the driver's name
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D
Only the weather at the next stop
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QUESTION 23 / 25
While driving a passenger bus, what should the driver scan in addition to the road ahead, sides, and rear?
Choose one answer below.
A
The bus interior
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B
Only the fuel gauge
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C
Only passengers near the front door
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D
Only the destination sign
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Before starting after passengers board, what should the driver generally wait for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riders to sit down or brace themselves
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B
A passenger to tell the driver the door is clear
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C
Traffic behind the bus to honk
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D
The engine to idle for five minutes
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QUESTION 25 / 25
How should a driver handle a drunk or disruptive passenger who must leave the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Discharge the passenger wherever the problem starts
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B
Choose a safe place, such as the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area with other people
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C
Put the passenger off on the shoulder immediately
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D
Ignore the passenger's safety once the passenger is off the bus
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