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CDL Passenger practice test
The free test below follows the real Passenger test: 20 questions, 16 right to pass, 20 to 25 minutes. It covers how to handle people, not just the vehicle.
FirstTry CDL is not affiliated with any DMV, FMCSA or government agency. Practice questions are exam-style questions built from the official CDL manual, not actual test questions.
How the Passenger test is scored
You need 16 of 20 right, which is 80%. That means you can miss 4. Bus drivers who want the P endorsement. You also take a skills test in a passenger vehicle.
What is on the Passenger test
- Pre-trip inspection for buses, including emergency exits
- Loading, standees and baggage
- Driving safely: railroad crossings, drawbridges, speed and space
- Dealing with passengers, from disruptive riders to emergencies
- Prohibited practices and hazardous materials on a bus
What trips drivers up
Railroad crossings
Buses stop 15 to 50 feet before the tracks, look and listen, then cross.
Standees
No passenger may stand forward of the standee line.
Emergency exits
Know where they are and check them before every trip.
Disruptive passengers
The manual says how to handle them without putting the rest of the bus at risk. Learn the steps.
Numbers come from the CDL manual and federal rules. A few differ by state or manual edition, so check your own state's manual. See our sources.
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Common questions
How many questions are on the CDL Passenger test?
The national default is 20 questions, and you need 16 right (80%) to pass.
Do I need the Passenger endorsement to drive a school bus?
Yes. The School Bus endorsement requires you to pass the Passenger knowledge test as well as the School Bus test.
Is there a skills test for the Passenger endorsement?
Yes. You take the skills test in a passenger vehicle. Check your state for the details.
What vehicles need the P endorsement?
Vehicles built to carry 16 or more people, including the driver. That includes many buses.