Florida CDL Passenger Practice Test 2026

1. Question 1 of 15

   On a bus equipped with a standee line, you must not drive if:

   1. AA passenger is holding a handrail
   2. BAll passengers are seated
   3. CThe bus has more than 20 passengers
   4. DAny passenger is standing forward of the standee line

2. Question 2 of 15

   Because buses are taller and carry a high center of gravity, drivers must be especially careful on:

   1. ATunnels
   2. BFlat, straight interstates
   3. CParking lots only
   4. DCurves and on- or off-ramps, where rollover risk is greater

3. Question 3 of 15

   Which of the following buses are generally required by federal rule to stop at every railroad-highway grade crossing?

   1. AOnly empty buses
   2. BBuses carrying passengers, school buses (whether or not carrying passengers), and certain hazmat vehicles
   3. CNo buses are required to stop, they may proceed with caution
   4. DOnly charter buses on interstate trips

4. Question 4 of 15

   A bus may be placed in service with how many damaged or loose passenger seats?

   1. ANone, all seats must be safe and secure
   2. BUp to two seats, if marked out of service
   3. CUp to five seats in the rear of the bus
   4. DAny number, as long as the aisle is clear

5. Question 5 of 15

   When securing a wheelchair at a transit-bus securement position, you should:

   1. AUse rope or bungee cords from your personal supply
   2. BSkip securement if the ride is short
   3. CRely on the passenger to hold the chair in place
   4. DUse the tie-downs provided by the bus manufacturer and offer any occupant restraint as required

6. Question 6 of 15

   When using a retarder on a bus, you should be especially cautious:

   1. AOnly when the bus is empty
   2. BOn dry, straight highways
   3. COn wet, icy, or snow-covered roads, because retarders can cause drive wheels to skid
   4. DOnly when coasting downhill

7. Question 7 of 15

   If a hijacking or hostile-passenger situation is in progress, the general best practice is to:

   1. AGive the offender control of the bus and leave
   2. BTry to attract attention from other drivers, contact dispatch or law enforcement if possible, and avoid heroics
   3. CStop the bus on a busy freeway and get out
   4. DTry to physically overpower the offender, regardless of risk to passengers

8. Question 8 of 15

   Baggage and freight on a bus should never:

   1. AHave any tags attached
   2. BWeigh more than 5 pounds per item
   3. CBe placed in the baggage compartment
   4. DBlock a door, aisle, or emergency exit, or interfere with the driver's controls

9. Question 9 of 15

   During the pre-trip inspection of a bus, which interior item must you specifically check that is not typically part of a truck pre-trip?

   1. APassenger seats and handholds
   2. BTire tread depth
   3. CTrailer kingpin
   4. DFifth wheel lubrication

10. Question 10 of 15

    At the end of the route, a bus driver should:

    1. ATurn off the lights before any inspection so you can rest
    2. BPark and leave immediately to stay on schedule
    3. COnly inspect the exterior
    4. DWalk through the bus to check for sleeping passengers, damage, and items left behind

11. Question 11 of 15

    On a banked curve, posted speed limits are:

    1. AOnly advisory and may always be ignored
    2. BThe minimum speed required by law for buses
    3. CThe maximum safe speed for all vehicles, including buses
    4. DOften set for cars; a heavier, taller bus may need to take the curve more slowly to avoid rollover

12. Question 12 of 15

    At a drawbridge controlled by a traffic light showing green, a bus driver:

    1. AMust reverse 50 feet before the bridge
    2. BIs required to stop on the tracks of the draw
    3. CMust always stop 50 feet before the draw regardless of the signal
    4. DIs generally not required to stop, but must slow and make sure the bridge is safe to cross

13. Question 13 of 15

    An articulated (bending) bus requires special attention to:

    1. AThe joint between the two sections and the sweep of the rear section during turns
    2. BOnly the front axle
    3. COnly the windshield wipers
    4. DThe color of the engine oil

14. Question 14 of 15

    If a passenger refuses to remain behind the standee line after the bus is in motion, you should:

    1. AReverse a short distance to reset
    2. BSpeed up so the passenger is forced back
    3. CContinue driving, it is the passenger's choice
    4. DStop at a safe place and wait until the passenger steps back behind the line before continuing

15. Question 15 of 15

    When a bus is required to stop at a railroad-highway crossing, the driver must stop:

    1. AExactly 100 feet from the nearest rail
    2. BNot closer than 15 feet, and not farther than 50 feet, from the nearest rail
    3. CAt least 5 feet but no more than 25 feet from the nearest rail
    4. DOn top of the tracks

More Florida CDL practice tests

• General Knowledge Practice TestTaken by every CDL applicant, whatever the license class.
• Air Brakes Practice TestRequired if your vehicle has air brakes, including air over hydraulic.
• Combination Vehicles Practice TestRequired for a Class A license.
• Hazmat Practice TestH endorsement. Also needs a TSA background check.
• Tank Vehicles Practice TestN endorsement, for tanks over 119 gallons each and 1,000 combined.
• School Bus Practice TestS endorsement, for driving a school bus.
• Doubles and Triples Practice TestT endorsement, for pulling double or triple trailers.
• Road Signs PracticeSigns, signals and pavement markings, as a refresher.

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