CDL Passenger Endorsement Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 35

   How many diamond-shaped hazard labels are used for hazardous materials?

   • ANine
   • BFive
   • CThree
   • DTwelve
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Nine

   There are nine diamond-shaped hazard labels, one for each hazard class. Learn to spot them on riders' packages.

2. Vraag 2 van 35

   A rider wants to bring a car battery and a can of gasoline onto the bus. What should you do?

   • ADo not allow them on
   • BAllow them on short trips
   • CLet them on if they keep them on their lap
   • DLet them put them in the aisle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Do not allow them on

   Do not let riders carry common hazards such as car batteries or gasoline.

3. Vraag 3 van 35

   Where may standing riders NOT stand on a bus?

   • AForward of the rear of the driver's seat
   • BNear the rear door
   • CIn the middle of the aisle, holding a rail
   • DBehind the standee line
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Forward of the rear of the driver's seat

   No rider may stand forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

4. Vraag 4 van 35

   What is a standee line?

   • AA 2-inch floor line that standing riders must stay behind
   • BA painted line on the road at each bus stop
   • CThe line of riders waiting at the door to board
   • DA painted line outside where riders wait to board
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A 2-inch floor line that standing riders must stay behind

   Buses that allow standing must have a 2-inch line on the floor or other marking. All standees must stay behind it.

5. Vraag 5 van 35

   When you arrive at a stop, what should you announce to riders?

   • AOnly the name of the next stop on the route
   • BWhere you are, why you stopped, departure time and bus number
   • COnly the weather and the temperature outside
   • DNothing; riders should ask if they need to know
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Where you are, why you stopped, departure time and bus number

   Announce where you are, why you stopped, when you leave and the bus number.

6. Vraag 6 van 35

   What should you remind riders about as they leave the bus?

   • ATo hurry so the bus stays on time
   • BTo use the emergency exit to save time
   • CTo leave a tip for the driver
   • DTo take their carry-ons and watch their step
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. To take their carry-ons and watch their step

   Remind riders to take carry-on items. If the aisle is lower than the seats, warn them about the step-down.

7. Vraag 7 van 35

   Why should charter drivers keep riders off the bus until departure time?

   • ATo help prevent theft or vandalism
   • BTo keep the bus cool
   • CTo save fuel
   • DIt is required by all states
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. To help prevent theft or vandalism

   Not letting riders board early helps prevent theft or vandalism of the bus.

8. Vraag 8 van 35

   When should you explain the rules about smoking, drinking and radios to riders?

   • AAt the start of the trip
   • BOnly when someone breaks a rule
   • CAt the end of the trip
   • DNever; riders know them
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. At the start of the trip

   Explaining rules at the start helps avoid trouble later.

9. Vraag 9 van 35

   At a stop, when should you start moving again?

   • AAs soon as the doors close
   • BWhen riders are seated or braced
   • CWhile riders are still boarding
   • DWhen the next bus arrives
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. When riders are seated or braced

   Wait until riders are seated or holding on before starting. Start and stop as smoothly as possible.

10. Vraag 10 van 35

    A rider is drunk and disruptive. Where should you let them off?

    • AAnywhere, right away, to protect the others
    • BAt a safe, well-lit place, such as the next stop
    • COn a dark highway shoulder, away from traffic
    • DBetween stops in an empty area, to calm down
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At a safe, well-lit place, such as the next stop

    You must protect the rider and others. Do not discharge a rider where it would be unsafe for them.

11. Vraag 11 van 35

    Where do many bus crashes happen?

    • AIn bus garages
    • BAt intersections
    • COn long straight highways
    • DIn parking lots at night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At intersections

    Intersections are a common place for bus crashes. Use caution even when a signal or sign controls traffic.

12. Vraag 12 van 35

    Bus mirrors often get scraped at stops. How can you prevent this?

    • ADrive faster past any obstacles
    • BLeave room for poles and tree limbs at stops
    • CFold the mirrors in at every stop
    • DStop in the traffic lane instead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Leave room for poles and tree limbs at stops

    Remember the clearance your bus needs and watch for poles and tree limbs at stops.

13. Vraag 13 van 35

    You are pulling out from a bus stop. What should you NOT assume?

    • AThat you need a large enough gap
    • BThat traffic may be coming
    • CThat the mirrors need checking
    • DThat other drivers will brake for you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. That other drivers will brake for you

    Wait for a big enough gap. Never assume other drivers will brake to give you room.

14. Vraag 14 van 35

    Your bus leans outward on a banked curve. What does this mean?

    • AThe suspension is broken
    • BThe bus is too light
    • CYou are going too fast
    • DThe tires are overinflated
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. You are going too fast

    If the bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve, slow down. Posted curve speeds may be too fast for buses.

15. Vraag 15 van 35

    Where must a bus carrying passengers stop at a railroad crossing?

    • ARight at the tracks
    • BAt least 100 feet before the tracks
    • CBetween 15 and 50 feet before the tracks
    • DIt does not have to stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Between 15 and 50 feet before the tracks

    Every bus transporting passengers must stop within 50 feet of, and not closer than 15 feet to, the tracks.

16. Vraag 16 van 35

    What may you do at a railroad crossing to help you see or hear a train?

    • AAsk riders to talk louder
    • BTurn up the radio
    • CTurn on the high beams
    • DOpen the forward door
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Open the forward door

    Listen and look both ways. Open the forward door if it helps you see or hear an approaching train.

17. Vraag 17 van 35

    After a train passes, what should you check before crossing?

    • AThat the gates are still down
    • BNothing; it is safe once one train passes
    • CThat your riders are standing
    • DThat no other train is coming on another track
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. That no other train is coming on another track

    Make sure no other train is coming on other tracks before you cross.

18. Vraag 18 van 35

    What must you never do while crossing tracks in a bus with a manual transmission?

    • AChange gears
    • BKeep moving
    • CUse a low gear
    • DLook both ways
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Change gears

    Never change gears while crossing the tracks.

19. Vraag 19 van 35

    At which crossing may a bus slow down and look carefully instead of stopping?

    • AWhere a police officer is directing traffic
    • BAt any crossing late at night
    • CAt any crossing with a crossbuck sign
    • DAt crossings with flashing red lights
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Where a police officer is directing traffic

    You need not stop, but must slow and check, at streetcar crossings, where an officer or flagger directs traffic, at green signals, and at exempt or abandoned crossings.

20. Vraag 20 van 35

    A drawbridge has no signal light or attendant. What must a bus do?

    • AStop at least 50 feet before it and check it is closed
    • BSound the horn and drive across slowly
    • CDrive across without stopping if no boats are near
    • DStop on the bridge itself to look for boats
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop at least 50 feet before it and check it is closed

    Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge and look to see that it is completely closed before crossing.

21. Vraag 21 van 35

    A drawbridge has a green light or an attendant directing traffic. What must a bus do?

    • AStop on the bridge and look around
    • BStop at least 50 feet before the draw
    • CUnload the riders before crossing
    • DSlow down and check that it is safe
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down and check that it is safe

    With a traffic signal showing green or an attendant controlling traffic, you do not have to stop, but you must slow down.

22. Vraag 22 van 35

    Interstate carriers must have a written inspection report for each bus. When is it done?

    • AOnly when a rider complains
    • BOnce a month
    • CAt the end of each day or shift
    • DOnly after a crash
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At the end of each day or shift

    Inspect the bus at the end of each shift. The report lists defects that could affect safety or cause a breakdown, or says there are none.

23. Vraag 23 van 35

    What should you report after a trip, besides mechanical problems?

    • AAny tips that riders left for the driver
    • BThe music that was played during the trip
    • CRider damage to seats, handholds, exits and windows
    • DThe names of all the riders on the trip
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Rider damage to seats, handholds, exits and windows

    Report rider damage so mechanics can repair it before the bus goes out again.

24. Vraag 24 van 35

    What extra items should mass transit drivers check after a trip?

    • ARider signaling devices and brake-door interlocks
    • BThe colors on the destination sign
    • CThe paint on the outside of the bus
    • DThe fare box, and nothing else
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Rider signaling devices and brake-door interlocks

    Mass transit drivers should also make sure signaling devices and brake-door interlocks work.

25. Vraag 25 van 35

    May you refuel a bus with riders on board inside a closed building?

    • AYes, if no one smokes
    • BYes, if the doors are open
    • CYes, for short refuels
    • DNo, never
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, never

    Avoid fueling with riders aboard unless absolutely necessary, and never in a closed building.

26. Vraag 26 van 35

    While driving, what should you avoid doing with riders?

    • AWatching them in the inside mirror
    • BTalking with them or other distractions
    • CAnnouncing each stop clearly
    • DGreeting them when they board
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Talking with them or other distractions

    Don't talk with riders or do any other distracting activity while driving.

27. Vraag 27 van 35

    When may you tow or push a disabled bus with riders on board?

    • AOnly on highways with a wide shoulder
    • BAny time, as long as the riders stay seated
    • COnly if getting off would be unsafe, and only to a safe spot
    • DOnly at night, when traffic is light
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Only if getting off would be unsafe, and only to a safe spot

    Don't tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard unless getting off would be unsafe. Move it only as far as the nearest safe spot.

28. Vraag 28 van 35

    What does a brake-door interlock do on some transit buses?

    • ATurns off the engine at every bus stop
    • BLocks all the doors while the bus is moving
    • COpens the doors on its own at every stop
    • DHolds the bus still while the rear door is open
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Holds the bus still while the rear door is open

    The interlock holds the bus still while the rear door is open.

29. Vraag 29 van 35

    When does a brake-door interlock release?

    • AWhen the engine is turned off
    • BAfter 10 seconds
    • CWhen the rear door closes
    • DWhen the driver honks
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When the rear door closes

    The interlock releases when you close the rear door.

30. Vraag 30 van 35

    Can you use the brake-door interlock instead of the parking brake?

    • AYes, at night
    • BYes, on flat ground
    • CYes, always
    • DNo
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No

    Do not use the interlock system in place of the parking brake.

31. Vraag 31 van 35

    Many large buses warn of low air pressure earlier than the 60 psi minimum. At about what pressure does their warning often come on?

    • A125 psi
    • B20 to 45 psi
    • C80 to 85 psi
    • D60 psi exactly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 80 to 85 psi

    Large buses often have low air warnings that come on at 80 to 85 psi.

32. Vraag 32 van 35

    Your bus is 40 feet long and you are traveling at 50 mph. What following distance should you keep?

    • AAt least 5 seconds
    • BAt least 8 seconds
    • CAt least 2 seconds
    • DAt least 4 seconds
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 5 seconds

    Leave 1 second per 10 feet of length (4 seconds) plus 1 second because you are above 40 mph.

33. Vraag 33 van 35

    When must the bus driver wear a seat belt?

    • AOnly on highways and freeways
    • BOnly when no riders are aboard
    • CAlways, whenever the bus is moving
    • DOnly at night or in bad weather
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Always, whenever the bus is moving

    The driver's seat must have a seat belt, and you should always use it.

34. Vraag 34 van 35

    During your inspection you find aisles and stairwells blocked with items. What should you do?

    • ALeave them; riders can step over
    • BPut more items there
    • COnly clear them at night
    • DClear them before the trip
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Clear them before the trip

    Make sure aisles and stairwells are always clear so riders can move and get out safely.

35. Vraag 35 van 35

    While you scan the inside of the bus during a trip, what should you remind riders to do?

    • AStand near the driver
    • BMove to the front seats
    • COpen the emergency exits for air
    • DKeep their arms and heads inside the bus
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Keep their arms and heads inside the bus

    Scan the interior as well as the road, and remind riders to keep arms and heads inside the bus.

Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.

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