CDL Passenger Transport Practice Test 1

Question 1

During a pre-trip inspection of your bus, you should

Accepted Answer

Close any open access panels (baggage, engine etc.)

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Insure that your front tires have been recapped or regrooved

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Insure that the emergency roof hatches are fully closed

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All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following hazardous materials is FORBIDDEN to be transported on a bus?

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Tear gas

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Small-arms ammunition (labeled ORM-D)

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Emergency hospital supplies

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All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following hazardous materials is ALLOWED to be transported on a bus?

Accepted Answer

Small-arms ammunition

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Car batteries

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Liquid pesticides

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All of the above

Question 4

The two-inch line on the floor behind the driver's seat is known as

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Standee line

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Stand zone

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Driver area line

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Baggage line

Question 5

If you have a drunk or disruptive passenger, you should

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Drop the person off at the next scheduled stop or a nearby safe well-lit area

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Immediately stop the bus and discharge them

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Make them sit in the front of the bus, behind the driver

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None of the above

Question 6

When dealing with a railroad crossing, you should

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Open your forward door to look and listen for approaching train

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Stop 100 feet before the crossing

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Downshift while crossing the tracks

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None of the above

Question 7

When approaching a drawbridge with no traffic light or attendant, you should

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Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge

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Exit your vehicle to insure that the drawbridge is closed

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Slow down and make sure it's safe

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All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding brake and accelerator interlock systems?

Accepted Answer

You can use the interlock in place of the parking brake

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The interlock applies the brakes when the rear door is open

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The interlock holds the throttle in idle position when the rear door is open

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The interlock releases when you close the rear door

Question 9

Which of the following practices is recommended when you have passengers on your bus?

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Requesting the passengers to leave the bus during refueling

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Refueling in a closed building with passengers on board during cold or inclement weather

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Towing or pushing the bus with passengers on board

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Having conversations with your passengers to make the ride more enjoyable

Question 10

If you are driving a bus around a banked curve, you should

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Slow down if your bus leans toward the outside of the curve

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Drive at the posted speed

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Drive at the same speed as other traffic

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Maintain your speed throughout the curve