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TN CDL Passenger Practice Questions - Tennessee CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When does Tennessee require a CDL Passenger (P) endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
When a CMV is designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver
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B
Only when a bus is carrying exactly 16 paying passengers
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C
Only when the route crosses a Tennessee county line
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D
Whenever any driver is paid to carry one passenger
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What testing does Tennessee list for adding a CDL Passenger endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only a vision screening
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B
Only the CDL General Knowledge test
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C
A passenger knowledge test and skills tests in a passenger vehicle
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D
Only an employer road evaluation
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which Tennessee CDL Manual sections should a Passenger endorsement applicant study for a bus without air brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sections 2 and 4
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B
Only Section 1
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C
Sections 6 and 7
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D
Only the hazardous materials section
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What does a P restriction on a Tennessee CLP mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
The CLP holder may not carry passengers in a CMV bus
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B
The CLP holder may carry passengers only on Tennessee routes
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C
The CLP holder may drive only buses with air brakes
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D
The CLP holder may carry passengers only during daylight
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What minimum score is required to pass a CDL knowledge test, including a Passenger endorsement knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
60 percent
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B
70 percent
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C
75 percent
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D
80 percent
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When does Entry-Level Driver Training apply to a Tennessee Passenger endorsement applicant?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the applicant is obtaining a Passenger endorsement for the first time and the federal ELDT rule applies
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B
Only after the applicant fails the Passenger knowledge test twice
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C
Only when driving a bus outside Tennessee
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D
Only when the passenger vehicle has no air brakes
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Where does Tennessee say CDL learner permit knowledge exams are taken?
Choose one answer below.
A
At a Full-Service Driver Services Center
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B
Only through an employer's dispatcher
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C
Only by mail after submitting documents
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D
At any county clerk counter without a testing station
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What Tennessee age rule applies to CDL applicants under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
They are restricted to operating only within Tennessee
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B
They cannot apply for any CDL credential
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C
They may drive interstate passenger routes only
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D
They are exempt from Passenger endorsement testing
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What total Tennessee fee is listed for adding a CDL Passenger endorsement to the base license?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$2.50
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B
$$4.50
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C
$$8.50
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D
$$26.00
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which document does Tennessee list first among required documents to apply for a CDL?
Choose one answer below.
A
A valid DOT Medical Certification Card
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B
A notarized employer route schedule
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C
A school bus route map
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D
A mechanic's annual inspection certificate only
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which bus systems must be checked before driving according to the Tennessee passenger section?
Choose one answer below.
A
Service brakes, parking brake, steering, lights, tires, horn, wipers, and mirrors
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B
Only the farebox and destination sign
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C
Only the fuel level and radio
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D
Only the exterior paint and seating color
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which emergency equipment should a Tennessee passenger driver confirm is on the bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
A required fire extinguisher, emergency reflectors, and spare fuses unless circuit breakers are used
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B
Only a first-aid kit and bottled water
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C
Only a reflective vest for the driver
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D
A passenger manifest and a flashlight only
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What should you do with open emergency exits or access panels before driving a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Close them before driving
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B
Leave them open for ventilation
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C
Drive slowly until the first stop and close them there
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D
Ask passengers to hold them closed
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Why should you check the interior of an unattended bus before driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
To ensure rider safety because unattended buses may have damaged safety-related parts
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B
To decide whether to skip the exterior inspection
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C
To count cash before leaving the terminal
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D
To determine whether the CDL Passenger test is required
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What must be true about passenger seats before a bus is driven?
Choose one answer below.
A
They must be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus
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B
They may be loose if the trip is short
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C
Only the driver's seat must be attached
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D
They only need to be checked after a crash
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is required for an emergency exit door sign and red emergency door light?
Choose one answer below.
A
The sign must be clearly visible, and the red light must work if the bus has one
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B
The sign may be covered if riders know the bus
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C
The red light is used only during annual inspections
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D
The emergency door may be left open if the red light works
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How should emergency roof hatches be treated during normal bus operation?
Choose one answer below.
A
They may be partly opened for fresh air when allowed, but should not be left open as a regular practice
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B
They should always be fully open on highways
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C
They should be locked shut and never inspected
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D
They may be used instead of checking overhead clearance
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does the Tennessee passenger section say about the driver's seat belt?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver's seat should have a seat belt, and the driver should always use it
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B
It is optional when passengers are seated
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C
It is required only on interstate buses
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D
It should be used only in bad weather
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Where should riders not leave carry-on baggage?
Choose one answer below.
A
In a doorway or aisle
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B
In a baggage area where it is secured
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C
In a location that keeps emergency exits usable
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D
In a place that does not block the driver
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is a key goal when securing baggage and freight on a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
Protect riders and keep emergency exits usable
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B
Stack all bags in the front stairwell
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C
Keep the aisle full so riders walk slowly
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D
Place heavy items where they can slide during braking
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should you watch for when checking baggage or cargo for hazardous materials?
Choose one answer below.
A
Four-inch diamond-shaped hazard labels
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B
Only the passenger's verbal assurance
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C
Only the color of the suitcase
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D
Only whether the item is wrapped in paper
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which hazardous materials may a bus carry under the limited examples in the Tennessee passenger section?
Choose one answer below.
A
Small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs
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B
Any gasoline can brought by a rider
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C
Any labeled radioactive package in the passenger area
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D
Unlimited poison gas cylinders if secured
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which rider item does Tennessee identify as a common hazard that should not be carried on a bus?
Choose one answer below.
A
A gasoline container
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B
A folded jacket
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C
A sealed suitcase with clothing
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D
A paperback book
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the standee line?
Choose one answer below.
A
A line or marking showing where standing riders may not stand forward of
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B
The line riders use to buy tickets outside the terminal
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C
A mark showing where baggage should be stacked
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D
A line used only by mechanics during inspection
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should a bus driver announce when arriving at a destination or intermediate stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Location, reason for stopping, next departure time, and bus number
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B
Only the driver's name
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C
Only the weather forecast
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D
Only the total fare collected
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