CDL Passenger Transport Practice Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When must a bus driver check on hazardous materials passengers may bring aboard?
- Before passengers board the bus (Correct answer)
- Only at the first rest stop
- After the trip is complete
- Never, it is the passenger's responsibility
Correct answer: Before passengers board the bus
Drivers must watch for prohibited hazardous materials as passengers board, before allowing them on the bus.
Question 2: Which item is a passenger generally allowed to bring onto a bus?
- A small, sealed bottle of water (Correct answer)
- A car battery
- A loaded firearm
- A container of gasoline
Correct answer: A small, sealed bottle of water
Common personal items like sealed beverages are allowed, while hazardous materials are prohibited.
Question 3: How far before a railroad crossing should a bus driver activate hazard lights?
- No closer than 200 feet (Correct answer)
- Exactly at the rail
- 1,000 feet after crossing
- Only when a train is visible
Correct answer: No closer than 200 feet
Drivers should turn on hazard lights about 100 to 200 feet before a railroad crossing to warn others.
Question 4: What must a bus driver do at a railroad crossing?
- Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear quickly
- Stop directly on the tracks
- Honk and proceed without stopping
Correct answer: Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail
Buses must stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail at railroad crossings.
Question 5: When approaching a drawbridge without a signal or attendant, a bus driver must:
- Stop at least 50 feet before the draw (Correct answer)
- Cross at full highway speed
- Stop only if water is visible
- Sound the horn and proceed
Correct answer: Stop at least 50 feet before the draw
At an uncontrolled drawbridge, drivers must stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge.
Question 6: Where should standing passengers stay while the bus is moving?
- Behind the standee line (Correct answer)
- In front of the standee line
- Beside the driver
- On the steps
Correct answer: Behind the standee line
Standing riders must remain behind the standee line so they do not interfere with the driver.
Question 7: What should a driver do with disruptive passengers?
- Avoid arguing and discharge them at a safe place (Correct answer)
- Force them off in traffic
- Ignore all conduct issues
- Leave them at the nearest railroad crossing
Correct answer: Avoid arguing and discharge them at a safe place
Drivers should not argue with riders and may discharge troublesome passengers at a safe, well-lit place such as a stop.
CDL Passenger Transport Practice Test 2
When must a bus driver check on hazardous materials passengers may bring aboard?