CDL Passenger (P) Endorsement Form P-200
CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT | EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED COMMERCIAL DRIVER PASSENGER SAFETY
LATEST 2026/2027
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
PASSENGER TRANSPORT (P) ENDORSEMENT
1. A passenger (P) endorsement is required to operate a commercial
motor vehicle designed to transport how many people or more,
counting the driver?
A. 12
B. 24
C. 10
D. 16
ANSWER : D. 16
Federal CDL rules require the P endorsement for any vehicle designed to
carry 16 or more occupants, and the driver is included in that count.
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2. To add a passenger endorsement to a CDL, an applicant must pass:
A. Only a vision test and a road sign test
B. A passenger knowledge test and a skills test taken in a passenger
vehicle
C. The hazardous materials test and a background check
D. Only the general knowledge test
ANSWER : B. A passenger knowledge test and a skills test taken in a
passenger vehicle
The P endorsement needs both the specialized knowledge test and a skills
test in a representative passenger vehicle.
3. A driver applying for a school bus (S) endorsement must also hold
which other endorsement?
A. Tank vehicle (N)
B. Hazardous materials (H)
C. Passenger (P)
D. Double/triple trailers (T)
ANSWER : C. Passenger (P)
The S endorsement is never issued on its own; school bus drivers must
also qualify for and hold the P endorsement.
4. A single transit bus with a GVWR of 34,000 pounds requires which
license class, along with the P endorsement?
A. Class C
B. Class M
C. Class A
D. Class B
ANSWER : D. Class B
A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more that is not
towing more than 10,000 pounds falls under Class B.
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5. A Class C CDL with a passenger endorsement allows a driver to
operate:
A. Any bus regardless of weight
B. A tractor-trailer carrying passengers
C. A vehicle under 26,001 pounds GVWR designed to carry 16 or more
people including the driver
D. A motorcoach over 30,000 pounds GVWR
ANSWER : C. A vehicle under 26,001 pounds GVWR designed to
carry 16 or more people including the driver
Class C covers smaller vehicles that miss the Class A and B weight
thresholds but still need a CDL because of their passenger capacity.
6. If a driver takes the passenger skills test in a bus that does not have
air brakes, the CDL will be issued with:
A. No restriction of any kind
B. A restriction against operating vehicles with air brakes
C. A daytime-only restriction
D. A restriction to intrastate routes only
ANSWER : B. A restriction against operating vehicles with air brakes
Testing in a vehicle without air brakes means the driver has not shown
air brake competency, so an air brake restriction goes on the license.
7. A medical examiner's certificate for a commercial bus driver may be
valid for no longer than:
A. 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 48 months
D. 36 months
ANSWER : B. 24 months
Two years is the maximum, and the examiner can issue a shorter
certificate when a condition needs closer monitoring.
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8. A CDL holder convicted of a traffic violation (other than parking) in
any type of motor vehicle must notify the employer within:
A. 90 days
B. 60 days
C. 10 days
D. 30 days
ANSWER : D. 30 days
The driver must tell the employer about the conviction within 30 days, no
matter what kind of vehicle was being driven.
9. Which federal agency sets the minimum national standards for CDL
testing and passenger endorsements?
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
B. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
C. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
D. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
ANSWER : B. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
FMCSA writes the commercial driver's license standards that every state
must follow when testing and licensing drivers.
10. A commercial driver is allowed to hold a CDL from:
A. Only one state at a time
B. A second state with employer approval
C. Any number of states
D. Up to two states if they are neighboring
ANSWER : A. Only one state at a time
Federal law limits drivers to a single CDL, which keeps driving records
complete and prevents violations from being hidden.
SECTION B: PRE-TRIP INSPECTION — EXTERIOR AND MECHANICAL
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CDL PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT | EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED COMMERCIAL DRIVER PASSENGER SAFETY
LATEST 2026/2027
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
PASSENGER TRANSPORT (P) ENDORSEMENT
1. A passenger (P) endorsement is required to operate a commercial
motor vehicle designed to transport how many people or more,
counting the driver?
A. 12
B. 24
C. 10
D. 16
ANSWER : D. 16
Federal CDL rules require the P endorsement for any vehicle designed to
carry 16 or more occupants, and the driver is included in that count.
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,CDL Passenger (P) Endorsement Form P-200
2. To add a passenger endorsement to a CDL, an applicant must pass:
A. Only a vision test and a road sign test
B. A passenger knowledge test and a skills test taken in a passenger
vehicle
C. The hazardous materials test and a background check
D. Only the general knowledge test
ANSWER : B. A passenger knowledge test and a skills test taken in a
passenger vehicle
The P endorsement needs both the specialized knowledge test and a skills
test in a representative passenger vehicle.
3. A driver applying for a school bus (S) endorsement must also hold
which other endorsement?
A. Tank vehicle (N)
B. Hazardous materials (H)
C. Passenger (P)
D. Double/triple trailers (T)
ANSWER : C. Passenger (P)
The S endorsement is never issued on its own; school bus drivers must
also qualify for and hold the P endorsement.
4. A single transit bus with a GVWR of 34,000 pounds requires which
license class, along with the P endorsement?
A. Class C
B. Class M
C. Class A
D. Class B
ANSWER : D. Class B
A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more that is not
towing more than 10,000 pounds falls under Class B.
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5. A Class C CDL with a passenger endorsement allows a driver to
operate:
A. Any bus regardless of weight
B. A tractor-trailer carrying passengers
C. A vehicle under 26,001 pounds GVWR designed to carry 16 or more
people including the driver
D. A motorcoach over 30,000 pounds GVWR
ANSWER : C. A vehicle under 26,001 pounds GVWR designed to
carry 16 or more people including the driver
Class C covers smaller vehicles that miss the Class A and B weight
thresholds but still need a CDL because of their passenger capacity.
6. If a driver takes the passenger skills test in a bus that does not have
air brakes, the CDL will be issued with:
A. No restriction of any kind
B. A restriction against operating vehicles with air brakes
C. A daytime-only restriction
D. A restriction to intrastate routes only
ANSWER : B. A restriction against operating vehicles with air brakes
Testing in a vehicle without air brakes means the driver has not shown
air brake competency, so an air brake restriction goes on the license.
7. A medical examiner's certificate for a commercial bus driver may be
valid for no longer than:
A. 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 48 months
D. 36 months
ANSWER : B. 24 months
Two years is the maximum, and the examiner can issue a shorter
certificate when a condition needs closer monitoring.
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8. A CDL holder convicted of a traffic violation (other than parking) in
any type of motor vehicle must notify the employer within:
A. 90 days
B. 60 days
C. 10 days
D. 30 days
ANSWER : D. 30 days
The driver must tell the employer about the conviction within 30 days, no
matter what kind of vehicle was being driven.
9. Which federal agency sets the minimum national standards for CDL
testing and passenger endorsements?
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
B. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
C. Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
D. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
ANSWER : B. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
FMCSA writes the commercial driver's license standards that every state
must follow when testing and licensing drivers.
10. A commercial driver is allowed to hold a CDL from:
A. Only one state at a time
B. A second state with employer approval
C. Any number of states
D. Up to two states if they are neighboring
ANSWER : A. Only one state at a time
Federal law limits drivers to a single CDL, which keeps driving records
complete and prevents violations from being hidden.
SECTION B: PRE-TRIP INSPECTION — EXTERIOR AND MECHANICAL
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