DMV CDL Practice Test 1 - Passenger

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You must stop your bus between:

A. 5 to 10 feet before a railroad crossing

B. No answers are correct

C. 15 to 50 feet before a railroad crossing

D. 20 to 25 feet before a railroad crossing

Stop your bus between 15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings. Listen and look in both directions for trains.

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You need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a safe place no less than _____ feet from the bus.

A. 75

B. 100

C. 150

Passengers should be moved at least 100 feet from the bus.

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Off tracking of the rear wheels is affected by:

A. Greater distance between the front and rear wheels

B. All answers are correct

C. Faster speed on turns and curves

D. Sharper turns and curves

Off tracking can be changed by speed, the sharpness of the turn, and the distance between the front and rear wheels.

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Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

A. If getting off the bus would be riskier for the riders

B. By another bus with its 4-way flashers on

C. By a tow truck with a GVWR of at least 27,000 pounds

D. If the distance is less than 1 mile

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless getting off would be unsafe. Only tow or push the bus to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers.

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When driving at more than 40 mph, what is the safe minimum following distance for ideal daytime conditions?

A. One second for every 10 feet of vehicle length rounded upward

B. One second for every 10 feet of vehicle length rounded upward plus one second

C. Four seconds

One good rule says you need at least one second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph. At greater speeds, you must add 1 second for safety.

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If you have riders aboard, you must never fuel your bus:

A. With any of the windows open

B. Without a static chain

C. With a higher grade of fuel

D. In a closed building

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. Never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.

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Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

A. In the aisle

B. Behind the seats

C. On the seats

Do not allow riders to leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or aisle. There should be nothing in the aisle that might trip other riders.

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’s seat should be adjusted:

A. Only when the bus is moving at 30 MPH or less

B. Whenever the driver finds it necessary while driving

C. Only when the bus is at a stop

Seat adjustments should only be made when the vehicle is stopped.

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Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:

A. Only when the average speed will be less than 40 MPH

B. Anywhere except on the front wheels

C. On any or all the wheels

D. Only on the outside wheel of dual wheels

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Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:

A. Anywhere except on the front wheels

B. On any or all the wheels

C. Only on the outside wheel of dual wheels

D. Only when the average speed will be less than 40 MPH

Recapped or re-grooved tires can be on any axle except the front or steer axel.

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When you are not sure who has the right of way, the safest course of action is to:

A. Let the vehicle on the right have the right of way

B. Let whoever got there first have the right of way

C. Let the other driver have the right of way

When in doubt be courteous and allow the other driver the right of way.

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Commercial bus drivers must have a CDL if:

A. They drive a vehicle that has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds

B. They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than nine passengers

C. They drive a vehicle that is designed to carry more than sixteen passengers including the driver

You must have a CDL to operate a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver.

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The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

A. To replace the parking brake

B. To replace the rear door emergency buzzer

C. As a safety feature when the exit door is open

D. All answers are correct

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. The interlock applies the brakes and holds the throttle in idle position when the rear door is open, releasing when the door is closed. Do not use this safety feature in place of the parking brake.

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According to federal regulations, the minimum depth required for tire tread on steering axle tires is _____ of an inch.

A. 6/32

B. 4/32

C. 2/32

The minimum tread depth for commercial vehicles on the front or steer axel is 4/32 of an inch.

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Which of these forms of signaling is not recommended?

A. Signaling to others that you will change lanes

B. All the previous answers are proper to use

C. Signaling to others that it is safe to pass your bus

D. Using four-way flashers to warn of danger ahead

Some drivers try to help out others by signaling when it is safe to pass. You should not do this. You could cause an accident. You could be blamed, and it could cost you many thousands of dollars.

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The standee line is:

A. There is no such thing on a bus

B. A two-inch line dividing the aisle in half

C. A two-inch line on the floor to the rear of the driver's seat

Buses designed to allow standing must have a two-inch line on the floor or some other means of showing riders where they cannot stand. This is called the standee line. All standing riders must stay behind it.

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All the following should be in good working order before driving. Which item must be in good working order before the bus can leave?

A. Service brakes

B. Destination sign

C. Rest room service

The service brake should be tested and in working order before leaving.

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At the end of each shift you should:

A. All answers are correct

B. Inspect your bus

C. Report any defects

D. Take all your personal belongings

At the end of your shift you should do your post trip inspection, reporting any defects or repairs needed, and take all of your personal belongings.

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Before you start to drive, you must inspect all of the following EXCEPT

A. the steering mechanism

B. the windshield wipers

C. the parking brake

D. the AM/FM radio

Before you start to drive, you must check all the critical systems such as steering, brakes, tires, and emergency equipment to be sure they work properly. For the passengers' safety, you must also check such interior items as seats, handholds, railings, signaling devices, and emergency exits

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The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should

A. slow down and make sure it's safe to proceed

B. stop at least 100 feet before the draw of the bridge

C. cross as fast as possible

D. stop and wait for the attendant's instructions

You do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when: there is a traffic light showing green, or the bridge has an attendant or traffic officer who controls traffic whenever the bridge opens

Maryland's CDL Practice Test 1

You must stop your bus between:

You need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a safe place no less than _____ feet from the bus.

Off tracking of the rear wheels is affected by:

Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

When driving at more than 40 mph, what is the safe minimum following distance for ideal daytime conditions?

If you have riders aboard, you must never fuel your bus:

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

’s seat should be adjusted:

Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:

Buses may have recapped or re-grooved tires:

When you are not sure who has the right of way, the safest course of action is to:

Commercial bus drivers must have a CDL if:

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

According to federal regulations, the minimum depth required for tire tread on steering axle tires is _____ of an inch.

Which of these forms of signaling is not recommended?

The standee line is:

All the following should be in good working order before driving. Which item must be in good working order before the bus can leave?

At the end of each shift you should:

Before you start to drive, you must inspect all of the following EXCEPT

The traffic light on a drawbridge is green. You should

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