CLP Passenger Transport (Buses)

Question 1

A Passenger (P) endorsement is required to drive a vehicle designed to carry how many passengers, including the driver?

Accepted Answer

16 or more

Answer

Federal rules require a P endorsement for vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver. Vehicles with a lower capacity do not need one.

Question 2

What does the standee line on a bus mean?

Accepted Answer

Passengers may not stand forward of it while the bus is moving

Answer

The standee line is a line or sign behind the driver. Passengers must stay behind it while the bus is moving so they don't block the driver's view or access to the front door.

Question 3

Before moving a bus, a driver should make sure that:

Accepted Answer

Baggage and cargo are stowed so they do not block the aisle, exits, or driver

Answer

Cargo and baggage must not restrict the driver's movement, block the aisles or exits, or fall on passengers. Emergency exits must stay usable.

Question 4

Why does a bus tend to swing wide at the rear when it turns?

Accepted Answer

Tail swing (rear overhang) pushes the back of the bus outward

Answer

The rear of a bus extends past the rear axle. When the bus turns, that overhang swings in the opposite direction of the turn, which can hit objects or vehicles beside it.

Question 5

A bus must stop at a railroad crossing as required. What should the driver do after stopping?

Accepted Answer

Open the door and window, listen and look both ways, then cross without shifting gears

Answer

At required stops, the driver opens the door and window to listen and looks both ways. They then cross without changing gears so the bus does not stall on the tracks.

(CLP) Commercial Learner's Permit Practice Test

(CLP) Commercial Learner's Permit Practice Test

CLP Passenger Transport (Buses)