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Virginia CDL Passenger Practice Questions - Virginia Commercial Driver License Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which Virginia commercial driver needs a Passenger (P) endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver operating a CMV designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver
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B
A driver carrying coworkers in a personal carpool vehicle
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C
A driver operating only a tank vehicle with no passengers
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D
A driver towing double trailers without passengers
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What does endorsement code P permit on a Virginia CDL?
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving a passenger-carrying vehicle when the driver also holds the proper CDL class
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B
Transporting hazardous materials that require placards
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C
Driving a tank vehicle containing liquids or gases
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D
Operating double or triple trailers
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which Virginia 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 it is the passenger section
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C
Sections 7 and 8 because buses are combination and tank vehicles
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D
Only the Virginia Supplement because federal passenger topics do not apply
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What testing does FMCSA require for a Passenger endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Both a knowledge test and a skills test
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B
Only a knowledge test
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C
Only a vision screening
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D
Only a background check
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What restriction comes with a Virginia CLP that has a P endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver may not operate a CMV carrying passengers except for limited officials, trainees, and the accompanying CDL holder
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B
The driver may carry paying passengers if the trip stays inside Virginia
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C
The driver may carry passengers after passing only the knowledge test
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D
The driver may carry passengers if the bus has no air brakes
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How long must a Virginia CLP be held before required CDL skills testing?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 14 days
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B
At least 24 hours
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C
At least 90 days
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D
At least one full year
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the standard Virginia CDL fee listed by DMV for a CDL with no endorsements?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$64 for an eight-year CDL
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B
$$3 for an eight-year CDL
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C
$$1 total for any CDL
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D
$$50 for the first knowledge exam
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does Virginia DMV list for a CLP fee and CDL endorsement fee?
Choose one answer below.
A
A CLP costs $3, and endorsements cost an additional $1 per year
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B
A CLP is free, and endorsements cost $100 each
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C
A CLP costs $64, and endorsements are included forever
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D
A CLP costs $50, and endorsements cost $50 per test
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What are Virginia's basic CDL age thresholds?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 18 for an intrastate CDL and at least 21 for interstate commercial driving
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B
At least 16 for all passenger CMVs
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C
At least 18 for interstate hazmat and passenger service
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D
At least 25 for all buses
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which vehicle can require a Virginia Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
A non-Class A or B vehicle designed to carry 16 or more occupants, including the driver
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B
A two-seat company car used for business travel
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C
A large Class B bus with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
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D
A tractor-trailer bus combination
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which Virginia vehicle class includes large buses and segmented buses with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more?
Choose one answer below.
A
Class B
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B
Class C
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C
Class M
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D
No CDL class because buses are exempt
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which Virginia vehicle class can include tractor-trailer buses?
Choose one answer below.
A
Class A, when the combination meets Class A weight criteria
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B
Class M, because the bus has passengers
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C
Class C, regardless of weight
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D
No CDL class because buses are passenger vehicles
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When does Virginia DMV say ELDT applies to a first-time Passenger endorsement applicant?
Choose one answer below.
A
Before completing the applicable CDL road skills exam
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B
Only after the driver fails the Passenger knowledge test
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C
Only after the CDL is issued
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D
Only when the driver is also applying for hazmat
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What score is needed to pass CDL knowledge testing under Virginia and FMCSA rules?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 80 percent correct
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B
At least 60 percent correct
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C
A simple majority
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D
A perfect score
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How often may a Virginia applicant take CDL knowledge exams?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only once per business day
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B
As many times as desired on the same day
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C
Only once per calendar year
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D
Only after taking the skills test
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How are Virginia CDL knowledge exams administered according to DMV?
Choose one answer below.
A
On a computer, with one best answer selected
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B
Only on paper with essay responses
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C
Only orally through an interpreter
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D
Only during the road skills test
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What are the three parts of the Virginia CDL skills test?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving
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B
Only a parking-lot backing exercise
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C
Only a written passenger questionnaire
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D
Vision screening, fee payment, and license photo
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What type of vehicle must be used for a Virginia CDL skills test?
Choose one answer below.
A
The type of vehicle in which the applicant wants to be licensed
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B
Any passenger car available at the DMV office
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C
A smaller vehicle if it is easier to park
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D
Only a school bus even for non-school passenger work
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Before driving a bus, which systems should be in good working order?
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 farebox and destination sign
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C
Only the radio and air conditioning
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D
Only the rear seats and luggage rack
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What tire rule does Virginia Manual Section 4 call out for bus front wheels?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front wheels must not have recapped or re-grooved tires
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B
Front wheels may use recapped tires if the trip is local
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C
Only rear tires need inspection
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D
Front tire condition matters only after a blowout
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Which emergency equipment should a Virginia bus driver verify before driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
The required fire extinguisher, emergency reflectors, and spare electrical fuses unless the bus has circuit breakers
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B
Only a mobile phone and flashlight
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C
A tow chain and floor jack for every route
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D
Only a first-aid kit
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should a bus driver do with open emergency exits or access panels during outside inspection?
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 maintenance can close them
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D
Close only the engine panel
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the basic rule for bus aisles and stairwells?
Choose one answer below.
A
They should always be clear
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B
They may hold luggage if passengers can step around it
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C
They need to be clear only on interstate trips
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D
They may be blocked when the bus is less than half full
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What must be true about passenger seats before a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Seats must be safe for riders and securely fastened to the bus
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B
Loose seats are acceptable if no one plans to sit there
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C
Only the driver's seat must be checked
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D
Seat condition is checked only during the after-trip report
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which emergency-exit condition makes a bus unsafe to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
An open emergency exit door or window
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B
A clearly visible Emergency Exit sign
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C
A working red emergency door light
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D
Closed access panels
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