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Passenger questions 21–40

Part of the 41-question Passenger pool. Each answer cites the FMCSA CDL Manual or the federal rule it comes from.

Practise these as a timed set

  1. At a passenger stop, what should a driver do before starting again?

    • AStart as soon as the door closes
    • BWait for riders to sit down or brace themselvesCorrect
    • CAsk riders to stand near the step
    • DAccelerate to clear the stop quickly

    FMCSA Section 4.3.2 says riders can stumble when the bus starts or stops, so wait for them to sit down or brace themselves before starting.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 4.3.2: At Stops · verified 2026-09-08

  2. How should a driver manage tail swing when pulling from a stop?

    • ASignal only after the turn begins
    • BTurn sharply to clear the curb
    • CAccelerate before straightening out
    • DCheck the mirror before turning the wheelCorrect

    FMCSA Section 4.3.3 warns that buses can scrape mirrors or hit passing vehicles when pulling from a stop; check the mirror and wait for a safe gap before turning into traffic.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 4.3.3: Procedures for Starting and Stopping · verified 2026-09-08

  3. A disabled bus has riders aboard. When may it be towed or pushed before the riders get off?

    • AOnly when getting off would be unsafe, and only to the nearest safe place to discharge themCorrect
    • BWhenever the next stop is less than one mile away
    • CWhenever the hazard lights work
    • DOnly after every rider signs a consent form

    Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard unless getting off would be unsafe. Then move it only to the nearest safe place to discharge the riders and follow the employer's rules.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · 4.5 — Prohibited Practices · verified 2026-09-07

  4. Where should a disabled bus's warning devices be placed on a divided highway?

    • AOnly directly beside the door
    • BBehind the bus at set intervalsCorrect
    • CIn front of the bus only
    • DInside the passenger compartment

    FMCSA Section 2.1.3 says a stopped vehicle on a divided highway needs warning devices 10, 100, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 2.1.3: Warning Devices · verified 2026-09-08

  5. What should a bus driver do on a banked curve?

    • AReduce speed for the curveCorrect
    • BUse the posted car speed even if the bus leans
    • CAccelerate through the curve
    • DTurn sharply to stay on the bank

    FMCSA Section 4.3.4 says a bus may roll over on a banked curve when driven too fast; reduce speed for curves because the posted speed may be too high for a bus.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 4.3.4: Speed on Curves · verified 2026-09-08

  6. Which bus-interior part must be in safe working condition before driving?

    • AEach handhold and railingCorrect
    • BThe seat fabric pattern
    • CThe interior advertising panels
    • DThe parcel-rack trim color

    Before driving, check that each handhold and railing is in safe working condition. Also keep aisles and stairwells clear and check the floor covering, signaling devices, emergency exit handles, and seats.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · 4.1.3 — Bus Interior · verified 2026-09-07

  7. What does the FMCSA manual require for carry-on items in a bus aisle?

    • AKeep the aisle clear and secure the baggageCorrect
    • BAllow items if the trip is short
    • CStack items by the front door
    • DLeave items for riders to step over

    FMCSA Section 4.2 says not to allow carry-on baggage in a doorway or aisle; baggage must be secured so riders can exit in an emergency.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 4.2: Loading and Trip Start · verified 2026-09-08

  8. Where must standing riders remain on a bus designed to allow standing?

    • ABehind the standee lineCorrect
    • BForward of the rear of the driver's seat
    • CIn the driver's stepwell
    • DBeside the driver if holding a rail

    FMCSA Section 4.2.3 says all standing riders on a bus designed to allow standing must stay behind the standee line.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 4.2.3: Standee Line · verified 2026-09-08

  9. If a bus schedule would require exceeding a posted speed limit, what must the driver do?

    • AFollow the speed limitCorrect
    • BExceed the limit to regain schedule time
    • CLet passengers decide the speed
    • DUse the schedule as the speed limit

    Federal rules require commercial motor vehicle operation to comply with the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction where the vehicle operates. A schedule does not authorize exceeding a posted speed limit.

    eCFR 49 CFR · 49 CFR 392.2: Applicable operating rules · verified 2026-09-08

  10. Why does a large bus need enough space ahead of it?

    • AThe engine responds slowly
    • BThe mirrors sit further apart
    • CPassengers block the rear window
    • DThe bus takes longer to stopCorrect

    A smaller vehicle ahead can probably stop faster than a large bus. Space ahead gives the bus driver time and room to stop; the manual's base rule uses vehicle length and adds one second above 40 mph.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · 2.7.1 — Space Ahead · verified 2026-09-07

  11. What should a bus driver do before starting from a passenger stop?

    • AWait for riders to sit down or brace themselvesCorrect
    • BStart as soon as the door closes
    • CUse the parking brake while moving
    • DSound the horn instead of checking riders

    FMCSA Section 4.3.2 says riders can stumble when the bus starts or stops; wait for them to sit down or brace themselves before starting.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 4.3.2: At Stops · verified 2026-09-08

  12. What can happen if a bus's brakes overheat on a long descent?

    • AThey may fade or fail and require harder application for the same stopping powerCorrect
    • BThey become stronger as they heat
    • CThey stop needing engine braking
    • DThey eliminate the need to select a safe speed

    FMCSA Section 2.16.3 says brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat; brake fade means applying them harder and harder for the same stopping power.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 2.16.3: Brake Fading or Failure · verified 2026-09-08

  13. What does the FMCSA manual say about stopping distance on wet roads?

    • AWet roads can double stopping distanceCorrect
    • BWet roads always shorten stopping distance
    • CWet roads do not affect stopping distance
    • DUse the parking brake instead of the service brake

    FMCSA Section 2.6.2 says wet roads can double stopping distance, so the driver must slow down to stop in the same distance as on a dry road.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 2.6.2: Slippery Surfaces · verified 2026-09-08

  14. What should a driver do whenever possible when parking a bus?

    • APark so the bus can pull forward when leavingCorrect
    • BPark so backing is required when leaving
    • CLeave the bus across the lane
    • DTurn off all mirrors before parking

    FMCSA Section 2.2.4 says to avoid backing whenever possible and, when parking, try to park so the vehicle can pull forward when leaving.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 2.2.4: Backing Safely · verified 2026-09-08

  15. Under 49 CFR 37.167(d), what must a public entity operating a fixed-route bus system permit?

    • AA service animal to accompany an individual with a disability in vehicles and facilitiesCorrect
    • BA service animal only if other riders do not object
    • CA service animal only in a closed container
    • DA service animal only after an extra fare is paid

    This federal rule is for a public entity's fixed-route system. It requires the entity to permit service animals to accompany individuals with disabilities in vehicles and facilities.

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations · 49 CFR 37.167(d) · verified 2026-09-08

  16. Under 49 CFR 395.5, after eight consecutive hours off duty, after how many hours on duty may a passenger-carrying CMV driver no longer drive?

    • A12 hours
    • B14 hours
    • C15 hoursCorrect
    • D16 hours

    Subject to the exceptions and exemptions in section 395.1, a passenger-carrying CMV driver may not drive after 15 hours on duty following eight consecutive hours off duty. The separate driving limit is 10 hours after that off-duty period.

    eCFR 49 CFR 395.5 · 395.5(a)(1)–(2): passenger-carrying driving and on-duty limits · verified 2026-09-07

  17. Which emergency equipment must a bus carry under current federal rule?

    • AA second radio and a flare gun
    • BA spare tire and a hydraulic jack
    • CA first-aid kit and a tow strap
    • DA properly rated fire extinguisher and compliant stopped-vehicle warning devicesCorrect

    A bus must have a properly rated, charged, accessible fire extinguisher and stopped-vehicle warning devices. Three reflective triangles are one allowed warning-device option. Spare fuses are not federally required, although a carrier may carry them.

    eCFR 49 CFR 393.95 — Emergency equipment on all power units · 393.95(a), (f), and (g); paragraph (b) reserved · verified 2026-09-07

  18. A bus stalls on the tracks with a train approaching. After evacuating, where should passengers move?

    • AAway from the tracks, at an angle toward the approaching trainCorrect
    • BStay beside the stalled bus
    • CGather on the rails beyond the rear of the bus
    • DReturn to the bus to wait for a tow

    Move people clear of the tracks and away from the likely path of collision debris, toward the approaching-train side as you move away from the rails. Do not wait beside the bus; obtain emergency help from a safe location.

    Oregon DMV Commercial Driver Manual · 10.3 Emergency Exit and Evacuation; 10.4 Railroad-highway Crossings · verified 2026-09-07

  19. Where does the FMCSA manual place warning devices when a vehicle stops on a two-lane, two-way road?

    • A200 feet ahead of the bus only
    • BAll three placed directly behind the bus
    • COnly one device, 10 feet from the bumper
    • DWithin 10 feet of a front or rear corner, plus 100 feet ahead and behindCorrect

    FMCSA Section 2.5 says to place warning devices within 10 feet of the front or rear corners and 100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · Section 2.5: When Stopped by the Side of the Road · verified 2026-09-08

  20. A package may contain hazardous material, and the driver is not sure current rules allow it on the bus. What should the driver do?

    • ADo not transport it until the rules and package are verifiedCorrect
    • BAccept it if it once used an ORM-D label
    • CAccept it if the package weighs less than 100 pounds
    • DPlace it in the passenger area for observation

    The passenger manual says not to transport hazardous material unless you are sure the rules allow it. Material, quantity, packaging, marking, and location can all matter. ORM-D marking was phased out for U.S. ground transport, so an old label is not a current permission rule.

    FMCSA Commercial Driver License Manual · 4.2.1–4.2.2 — Hazardous and Forbidden Materials · verified 2026-09-07