Free CDL-P Practice Questions

Question 1

A motorcoach carrying passengers approaches a railroad-highway grade crossing where a stop is required. Where must the driver bring the bus to a stop?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail

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No closer than 5 feet and no farther than 25 feet from the nearest rail

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At least 50 feet from the nearest rail

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Anywhere within sight of the tracks where the view in both directions is clear

Question 2

While a bus is moving, the driver sees in the mirror that a standing rider has moved forward of the standee line. What is the driver required to do?

Accepted Answer

Require the rider to move back behind the standee line

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Allow it as long as the rider is holding a handrail

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Allow it only while the bus is traveling below 25 mph

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Stop the bus and require the rider to take a seat

Question 3

On a hot day, a charter driver secures the rear emergency door in a slightly open position to improve airflow before departing. This practice is:

Accepted Answer

Not permitted - a bus must never be driven with an open emergency exit

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Acceptable, provided the driver rechecks the door at each scheduled stop

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Acceptable, because the door still functions as an exit when needed

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Not permitted unless the bus stays on surface streets below 35 mph

Question 4

Which statement about emergency roof hatches on a bus is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They may be locked partly open for air, but not as a routine practice

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They must remain closed and latched at all times while the bus is in motion

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They may be left fully open whenever the bus is operating below 40 mph

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They may be opened only after passengers have been evacuated from the bus

Question 5

A bus is carrying standing passengers in city traffic. Which of the following must the driver announce to them?

Accepted Answer

Stops, turns, sudden starts, and changes in speed

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Only unscheduled stops and detours

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The route number and the name of each street being crossed

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Any change in the posted speed limit along the route

Question 6

Which of the following may NEVER be transported on a bus carrying passengers, regardless of quantity?

Accepted Answer

Division 2.3 poison gas

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Small-arms ammunition in its original packaging

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Emergency hospital supplies

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A passenger's prescribed oxygen in a personal-use container

Question 7

A transit bus driver opens the rear door at a stop and relies on the brake-door interlock to hold the bus while stepping back into the passenger compartment. This is:

Accepted Answer

Incorrect - the interlock is not a substitute for the parking brake

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Correct - the interlock applies the brakes and idles the throttle

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Correct, provided the front door also remains open

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Incorrect, because the interlock functions only when the engine is off

Question 8

Posted speed limits for curves are set for automobiles, and a bus may roll over at the posted curve speed.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 9

Before driving, a bus driver reviews the previous driver's vehicle inspection report, which lists a defective interior light. Under what condition may the driver sign that report?

Accepted Answer

Once the carrier certifies the defect repaired or not needing repair

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Once the driver has noted the defect on the current day's report

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Once the driver has confirmed the defect does not affect safe operation

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Once the defect has been reported to the dispatcher before departure

Question 10

A passenger becomes disruptive during a night run through a rural area, and the driver decides to put the rider off the bus. Where should this be done?

Accepted Answer

At a scheduled stop, or a well-lit spot where others are present

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At the first safe pull-off available along the route

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Anywhere, since a driver may remove a disruptive rider at any time

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At the next intersection, after notifying the dispatcher by radio

Free CDL-P Practice Questions

Domain 1: Proper procedures for loading/unloading passengers

Question 1

Question 2

Domain 2: Proper use of emergency exits, including push-out windows

Question 3

Question 4

Domain 3: Proper responses to emergency situations such as fires and unruly passengers

Question 5

Question 6

Domain 4: Proper procedures at railroad-highway grade crossings and drawbridges

Question 7

Domain 5: Proper braking procedures

Question 8

Domain 6: Operating practices and procedures not otherwise specified

Question 9

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