CDL Passenger Bus Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (11–20)

Q11During pre-trip inspection you find that the emergency roof hatches on the bus do not latch shut — they flutter slightly when you push them. Which of the following best describes the correct action and the regulatory reason?

• APlace the bus out of service; roof hatches are required emergency exits that must both open readily and latch securely when closed
• BTape them shut temporarily; the requirement is only that hatches open from the inside, not that they latch closed
• CNotify the dispatcher by radio and proceed; federal rules allow operation for up to 24 hours pending repair of roof hatches
• DDrive the route because roof hatches are ventilation items, not safety-critical exits, and need only work in the open direction

Q12You are inspecting a bus that will cross an active drawbridge today. Which statement about drawbridge procedures is CORRECT per the CDL manual?

• AA bus with fewer than 16 passengers is exempt from the drawbridge stop requirement
• BBuses must stop before a drawbridge unless there is a traffic control signal showing green AND the bridge is not the type that must always be stopped at
• CBuses must stop and yield only if the drawbridge signal is activated; a stationary bridge with no signal requires no special stop
• DThe bus must stop, and the driver must personally inspect the bridge grating before proceeding regardless of traffic signals

Q13A school bus driver completes a route and parks the bus. During the required post-trip inspection walk-through, the driver finds a student's backpack but no child. What does the CDL manual require the driver to do next?

• ASearch the entire bus thoroughly — including under seats and in any storage areas — to confirm no child is concealed or unconscious on board before securing the vehicle
• BLeave the backpack at the front of the bus and file a lost-and-found report with the dispatcher
• CCheck only the rear emergency door area, as concealed children are almost always found near exits
• DLock the bus and call the school; the child likely departed at an earlier stop

Q14What is the purpose of the standee line on a bus?

• AIt shows the driver where to stop at bus terminals
• BIt marks the boundary behind which standing passengers must remain
• CIt indicates the maximum luggage storage area
• DIt identifies the location of the emergency exit

Q15Which of the following is true regarding standing passengers on a bus?

• AStanding passengers may stand anywhere as long as they hold a handrail
• BNo passenger may stand forward of the standee line while the bus is moving
• CStanding passengers are allowed behind the driver only when all seats are taken
• DStanding is only prohibited on the steps near the entrance door

Q16Which type of cargo is generally prohibited from being carried in the passenger compartment of a bus?

• ACarry-on luggage stored in overhead racks
• BHazardous materials
• CMusical instruments in soft cases
• DFolded strollers placed in the aisle

Q17Where must baggage and cargo be stowed on a bus to comply with safety regulations?

• AOnly in the driver's area for safekeeping
• BAt the front of the bus so the driver can monitor it
• CIn a location where it will not block exits or fall on passengers
• DIn any available space including the aisle if secured with bungee cords

Q18A passenger wants to board your bus carrying a small container of gasoline for a lawn mower. What should you do?

• ARefuse to allow it because flammable liquids are prohibited in the passenger space
• BAllow it as long as it is placed in the overhead rack
• CAllow it only if it is placed in the luggage bay under the bus
• DAllow it if the container is tightly sealed and stored under the seat

Q19Which of the following hazardous materials categories is permitted in small amounts inside the passenger space of a bus?

• ASmall-arms ammunition, toiletry articles, and medical supplies carried by passengers for personal use
• BDivision 2.3 poison gases
• CClass 7 radioactive materials in secure containers
• DFlammable solids and oxidizers in any quantity

Q20Before beginning a trip, you notice that a large suitcase has been placed in the aisle halfway between the front and rear doors. What is the correct action?

• AMove or have it moved so the aisle and exits remain unobstructed
• BAllow it if no passengers are seated near the suitcase
• CSecure it with rope to the nearest seat leg
• DAllow it provided the trip is less than 30 minutes