DMV Class B: Bus with Passenger
Endorsement - All Sections UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill? - CORRECT
ANSWER - For easier braking
What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail? - CORRECT ANSWER - Excessive Heat
The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the
engine. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
How often should you drain air tanks? - CORRECT ANSWER - At the end of each
working day
How do you brake when you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The same as always
You still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working. True of False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Why should you back toward the driver's side? - CORRECT ANSWER - For better sight
of your rear end
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Partly engage the clutch and put on the parking break
, When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - CORRECT ANSWER - For blind
spots
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Before starting down a hill or entering a curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - CORRECT ANSWER - When
going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery: - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
What are the two ways to know when to shift? - CORRECT ANSWER - RPM and MPH
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety
What things should you check during a trip? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tires, wheels, rims,
breaks, lights, reflectors, brake and electrical connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, and
cargo devices.
Name some key steering system parts: - CORRECT ANSWER - Missing nuts, bolts, cotter
keys, bent or loose or broken parts, make sure steering wheel has less than 2inches of play
Name some suspension system defects: - CORRECT ANSWER - Cracked hangers, broken
parts, leaking shock absorbers
Endorsement - All Sections UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill? - CORRECT
ANSWER - For easier braking
What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail? - CORRECT ANSWER - Excessive Heat
The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the
engine. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - True
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake.
True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
How often should you drain air tanks? - CORRECT ANSWER - At the end of each
working day
How do you brake when you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The same as always
You still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working. True of False? - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Why should you back toward the driver's side? - CORRECT ANSWER - For better sight
of your rear end
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Partly engage the clutch and put on the parking break
, When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - CORRECT ANSWER - For blind
spots
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Before starting down a hill or entering a curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? - CORRECT ANSWER - When
going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery: - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
What are the two ways to know when to shift? - CORRECT ANSWER - RPM and MPH
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safety
What things should you check during a trip? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tires, wheels, rims,
breaks, lights, reflectors, brake and electrical connections to trailer, trailer coupling devices, and
cargo devices.
Name some key steering system parts: - CORRECT ANSWER - Missing nuts, bolts, cotter
keys, bent or loose or broken parts, make sure steering wheel has less than 2inches of play
Name some suspension system defects: - CORRECT ANSWER - Cracked hangers, broken
parts, leaking shock absorbers
