Take Pennsylvania CDL Passenger Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 18

Charter bus passengers should not be allowed to board until departure time because:

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AThe cost of the bus starts when the first passenger boards. It saves money to board as late as possible.✓BPassengers will be more likely to get on and off the bus multiple times before departing, raising the risk that they will miss the departure entirely.✓CPassengers should not be allowed to decide which seats to take until the bus is about to leave.✓DWaiting to load helps to prevent theft and vandalism.✓

QUESTION 2 / 18

If you are approaching a drawbridge that does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:

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AContinue across the drawbridge with caution.✓BSpeed up to get across the drawbridge as quickly as possible.✓CWait for another driver to cross first.✓DStop, look, and make sure the bridge is completely closed before proceeding.✓

QUESTION 3 / 18

If a person is boarding a bus while carrying a container of gasoline, the driver should:

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APlace the gasoline container near the back of the bus.✓BKeep the gasoline container near the front of the bus.✓CPlace the gasoline container in the aisle.✓DNot allow the gasoline container onto the bus.✓

QUESTION 4 / 18

Before driving, access panels should be:

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AOpened.✓BRemoved.✓CStored inside the storage compartment.✓DClosed.✓

QUESTION 5 / 18

A curve's posted design speed is:

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ASafe for buses.✓BSafe for all vehicles, including buses.✓CThe minimum speed at which the curve should be driven.✓DNot always safe for buses.✓

QUESTION 6 / 18

Carry-on bags should be secured:

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AIn front of the back door.✓BIn front of the front door.✓CIn a location that allows access to all emergency exits.✓DOn top of the bus.✓

QUESTION 7 / 18

When inspecting the interior of a bus, you should:

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ANot waste time looking at the handrails and floor lining.✓BMake sure the seats are loosely secured.✓CAssume all buzzers work properly.✓DMake sure emergency exits are easy to use.✓

QUESTION 8 / 18

If a bus has a brake and accelerator interlock system, the system should:

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ABe turned off in most situations.✓BOnly be used in inclement weather.✓CNever be used in place of the parking brake.✓DOperate the rear door.✓

QUESTION 9 / 18

The standee line is:

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AA line that passengers must stand behind.✓BA line that passengers must stand on.✓CA line that should be used as passengers exit the bus.✓DA line on the outside of a bus.✓

QUESTION 10 / 18

When planning to drive a bus that has been parked for a few days:

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AThe driver should assume the interior is in good working order.✓BThe driver should call the local police department.✓CThe driver should do a walkthrough inspection to ensure no damage has occurred since the last trip.✓DThe driver should ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.✓

QUESTION 11 / 18

Buses must never carry:

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ATear gas.✓BAny amount of solid Class 6 poisons.✓CBottled oxygen.✓DEmergency hospital supplies.✓

QUESTION 12 / 18

On a bus, the driver:

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ADoes not need to wear a seat belt.✓BMust always wear a seat belt.✓CMust wear a seat belt, but only during usual school hours.✓DMust wear a seat belt, but only if they have been licensed for less than a year.✓

QUESTION 13 / 18

The driver’s seat of a bus should include:

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AA pocket for storage on its left side.✓BA pocket for storage on its right side.✓CA seat belt.✓DA cup holder.✓

QUESTION 14 / 18

When arriving at a destination, it is best to remind exiting passengers to take their carry-on bags with them:

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ABefore you stop the bus.✓BAfter you stop the bus.✓CAt least five times.✓DAs they exit the bus.✓

QUESTION 15 / 18

One reason for you to sign a previous driver’s vehicle inspection report is if:

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AThe previous driver dated their entry.✓BReported defects are certified to have been repaired.✓CYou plan to drive for longer than one hour or travel farther than 50 miles.✓DThe report is left on the dashboard.✓

QUESTION 16 / 18

When stopping at a railroad crossing, opening the forward door:

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ACan increase your chances of hearing an approaching train.✓BShould never be done.✓CCould allow other noises to enter the bus, making it more difficult to hear any approaching trains.✓DWill take too long and is discouraged.✓

QUESTION 17 / 18

If driving a charter bus, a driver should:

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ATell passengers how to operate the TVs, if equipped.✓BNot allow passengers to board until the scheduled departure time.✓CAllow passengers to board early to get ahead of schedule.✓DTell passengers to fill the back of the bus first.✓

QUESTION 18 / 18

Before driving a bus that has been left unattended:

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AThe vehicle should be thoroughly washed.✓BAir should be removed from tires.✓CThe interior should be checked for damage.✓DThe driver should look for any animals that may have gotten onboard.✓