- Updated for November 2024
- Based on 2024 PA commercial driver's license manual
Free PA CDL Passenger Vehicles Practice Test 2024
Let’s make it easy for you to pass your CDL Passenger Endorsement test in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, the extensive network of buses makes public transit efficient and accessible to everyone who visits and commutes in the Keystone State. In Philadelphia, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates over 120 bus routes throughout the city and its suburbs. They transport millions of passengers annually, but there is often a need for more buses during peak hours. More buses create a need for more drivers, offering career opportunities for those seeking a job in this state’s public transit system.
You’ll need a Passenger (P) endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to become a bus driver. This endorsement allows you to legally operate a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more occupants, including yourself. The first step in this process is to pass a written exam that evaluates your understanding of operating such vehicles.
After passing, this knowledge is put into practice during the CDL skills test, which is conducted with you behind the wheel of a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more occupants. A certified examiner evaluates basic vehicle control and how you perform the pre-trip inspection, followed by a road driving test. While the skills test demonstrates your ability to safely operate a bus, the safety and comfort of your passengers are just as important.
Some students tend to underestimate the written exam. While the official {current-year) CDL manual (https://avongrovelib.driving-tests.org/pennsylvania/pa-cdl-handbook/) is a good starting point that sets the foundation for their knowledge, it may not be enough to ensure a passing score on their first attempt. Our CDL Passenger Endorsement practice tests closely reflect the official written exam, offering a similar experience to what you’ll encounter during the actual test. Consisting of (question-num} questions on transporting passengers, these practice tests help students identify their mistakes, develop a better understanding of the material, and become familiar with the content and format of the exam.
Since there is no time limit, you can take as long as you need to select an answer. Each question is followed by immediate feedback along with a detailed explanation highlighting the correct answer. It’s recommended to ignore your score while you are still in the learning phase. Our practice tests also serve as educational tools, helping you understand why the correct answer applies to a given situation without facing the consequences of making a wrong choice.
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- Which of the following statements about the interior of a bus is FALSE?
- The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should
- Before you start to drive, make sure that carry-on baggage is NOT
- If your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve,
- Which of the following statements about hazardous materials is FALSE?
- __________ must be closed whenever the bus is in motion.
- Charter bus drivers should
- Before leaving your stop, you should
- When must you complete an inspection report?
- Which of the following statements are true?
- During your pre-trip inspection, you should sign the previous driver's report only if
- Can a bus carry 100 pounds each of class 1, class 3, class 4, and class 5 hazardous materials?
- Which of the following should the driver announce at each stop or the destination?
- The posted speed on a curve is
- You must have a CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement to drive a bus that seats _____ or more people including yourself.
- If a passenger is drunk or disruptive, you may
- Bus accidents often happen
- Before you start to drive, you must inspect all of the following EXCEPT
- While crossing railroad tracks, you should _________ if your bus has a manual transmission.
- If you are performing your vehicle inspection test on a coach or transit bus, you will have to inspect the baggage compartments and make sure that the baggage compartment doors ________ securely.
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