Texas CDL passenger Test Questions
with Correct Answers
The drivers seat should be adjusted - ANSWERSonly when the bus is at a stop
in general the best braking technique to use in maintaining a safe speed when driving
on a downgrade is - ANSWERSuse the snub braking method ( 5 mph blow safe speed)
Which of these is the best general rule for night driving - ANSWERSincrease the normal
daytime following distance by one second
off tracking of the rear wheels is affected by - ANSWERSGreater distance between the
front and rear wheels; sharper turns and curves, faster speed on turns and curves
how are buses to handle most railroad grade crossings - ANSWERScome to a complete
stop before crossing
which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus - ANSWERSnone of these
which of these forms of signaling is not recommended - ANSWERSsignaling to others it
is safe to pass your bus
Following are some situations that require special attention from all drivers which one is
an even bigger problem for the driver of a vehicle with a low ground clearance -
ANSWERShumps or dips in the road
in a pressurized cooling system coolant level should be checked - ANSWERSnone of
the above
you need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a
safe place no less than __ feet from the bus - ANSWERS100 feet
you must not permit standing riders - ANSWERSin front of the standee line
do to the extreme size of a bus the driver must watch for - ANSWERSClearance your
bus needs, poles and wires, gaps your bus needs to accelerate
how many folding aisle seats are allowed in a bus - ANSWERS0
which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must
have on your bus - ANSWERSFire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , and emergency
reflectors
, you do not have to stop but slow down at - ANSWERSwhen a policeman or flagman is
directing traffic, street car crossing, railroad tracks used for only industrial switching
within a business district or railroad crossing marked exempt or abandoned
when you apply for a bus driving job you must report to the company all motor vehicle
accidents you have been involved in during the past ___ years - ANSWERS3 years
if you increase your speed from 20 to 60 mph ( original speed times 3) how much more
braking distance is required at 60 mph than at 20 mph - ANSWERS3 x 3 or 9 times
when driving at more than 40 mph what is the safe minimum following distance for ideal
daytime conditions - ANSWERSanswer a plus one second
federal regulations do not allow a driver to drive if he or she is - ANSWERSill or
impaired and the condition interferes with the ability to drive safe
the proper time to cancel your turn signal for a lane change or turn is - ANSWERSwhen
the maneuver is complete
commercial bus drivers must have a cdl if - ANSWERSthey drive a vehicle that is
designed to carry more than 15 passengers including the driver
Carry on baggage cannot be Stored - ANSWERSin the aisle
buses may carry - ANSWERSSmall arms ammunition labeled orm-d
When arriving at the destination announce - ANSWERSthe location, the next departure
time, the reason for stopping
a disruptive passenger - ANSWERSshould not be discharged where it would be unsafe
for them
if your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve you are - ANSWERSdriving to
fast
you must stop your bus between - ANSWERS15 and 50 feet before a railroad crossing
at the end of each shift you should - ANSWERSreport any defects, take all your
personal belongings, inspect your bus
the interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used -
ANSWERSas a safety feature when the door is open
your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to safe place
only - ANSWERSif getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders
with Correct Answers
The drivers seat should be adjusted - ANSWERSonly when the bus is at a stop
in general the best braking technique to use in maintaining a safe speed when driving
on a downgrade is - ANSWERSuse the snub braking method ( 5 mph blow safe speed)
Which of these is the best general rule for night driving - ANSWERSincrease the normal
daytime following distance by one second
off tracking of the rear wheels is affected by - ANSWERSGreater distance between the
front and rear wheels; sharper turns and curves, faster speed on turns and curves
how are buses to handle most railroad grade crossings - ANSWERScome to a complete
stop before crossing
which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus - ANSWERSnone of these
which of these forms of signaling is not recommended - ANSWERSsignaling to others it
is safe to pass your bus
Following are some situations that require special attention from all drivers which one is
an even bigger problem for the driver of a vehicle with a low ground clearance -
ANSWERShumps or dips in the road
in a pressurized cooling system coolant level should be checked - ANSWERSnone of
the above
you need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a
safe place no less than __ feet from the bus - ANSWERS100 feet
you must not permit standing riders - ANSWERSin front of the standee line
do to the extreme size of a bus the driver must watch for - ANSWERSClearance your
bus needs, poles and wires, gaps your bus needs to accelerate
how many folding aisle seats are allowed in a bus - ANSWERS0
which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must
have on your bus - ANSWERSFire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , and emergency
reflectors
, you do not have to stop but slow down at - ANSWERSwhen a policeman or flagman is
directing traffic, street car crossing, railroad tracks used for only industrial switching
within a business district or railroad crossing marked exempt or abandoned
when you apply for a bus driving job you must report to the company all motor vehicle
accidents you have been involved in during the past ___ years - ANSWERS3 years
if you increase your speed from 20 to 60 mph ( original speed times 3) how much more
braking distance is required at 60 mph than at 20 mph - ANSWERS3 x 3 or 9 times
when driving at more than 40 mph what is the safe minimum following distance for ideal
daytime conditions - ANSWERSanswer a plus one second
federal regulations do not allow a driver to drive if he or she is - ANSWERSill or
impaired and the condition interferes with the ability to drive safe
the proper time to cancel your turn signal for a lane change or turn is - ANSWERSwhen
the maneuver is complete
commercial bus drivers must have a cdl if - ANSWERSthey drive a vehicle that is
designed to carry more than 15 passengers including the driver
Carry on baggage cannot be Stored - ANSWERSin the aisle
buses may carry - ANSWERSSmall arms ammunition labeled orm-d
When arriving at the destination announce - ANSWERSthe location, the next departure
time, the reason for stopping
a disruptive passenger - ANSWERSshould not be discharged where it would be unsafe
for them
if your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve you are - ANSWERSdriving to
fast
you must stop your bus between - ANSWERS15 and 50 feet before a railroad crossing
at the end of each shift you should - ANSWERSreport any defects, take all your
personal belongings, inspect your bus
the interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used -
ANSWERSas a safety feature when the door is open
your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to safe place
only - ANSWERSif getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders
