Commercial Driving Passenger Transport

Question 1

How many seconds should a school bus driver count before moving after loading students?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

15 seconds

Answer

20 seconds

Question 2

When is a CDL Passenger (P) endorsement required?

Accepted Answer

When transporting more than 16 passengers including the driver

Answer

When transporting more than 15 passengers including the driver

Answer

When transporting more than 10 passengers excluding the driver

Answer

When transporting more than 8 passengers for hire

Question 3

What must a bus driver do at all highway-rail grade crossings?

Accepted Answer

Stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and proceed

Answer

Stop only if signals are active

Answer

Flash hazard lights and proceed slowly

Question 4

Which of the following items is prohibited in the passenger compartment of a bus?

Accepted Answer

Division 2.3 poison gas

Answer

Carry-on luggage under seats

Answer

Passenger personal medications

Answer

Small animals in sealed carriers

Question 5

What should a bus driver do if a passenger becomes disruptive during the trip?

Accepted Answer

Pull safely off the road and refuse to continue until the situation is resolved

Answer

Immediately eject the passenger at the next stop regardless of location

Answer

Ignore the behavior and continue driving

Answer

Call police while continuing to drive at highway speed

Question 6

After unloading students from a school bus, what must the driver check before moving?

Accepted Answer

Check the danger zone and walk around the bus to confirm no students remain near the wheels

Answer

Check mirrors only

Answer

Honk the horn twice and proceed

Answer

Call dispatch for clearance