Texas Passenger Endorsement Practice Test (TX) 2

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20 Questions
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Howdy, fellow Texans! Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and earn that passenger endorsement for your CDL? Look no further. Our second Texas passenger endorsement practice test is designed just for you, covering a wide range of crucial topics to ensure you're well-prepared for the real thing. With 20 multiple-choice CDL questions, this DMV practice test delves into vital areas such as safety practices, handling passengers, vehicle inspection routines, driving techniques, and real-world driving challenges. You'll encounter sample Texas CDL test questions and answers about the necessary emergency equipment on passenger vehicles, like fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency reflectors. Understanding how to use this equipment and being prepared for various emergency situations is essential. By scoring at least 80%, or 16 correct answers, you demonstrate a thorough understanding across all key areas, making you a well-rounded, knowledgeable driver ready to hit the road with confidence. To make your preparation even more effective, consider supplementing this practice permit test with additional study materials. Pairing our free DMV practice tests with the drivers handbook, an online Texas drivers ed course, flashcards, and road sign charts can help target all areas of the DMV permit test. While many other CDL practice tests come with a hefty price tag, our Texas permit practice test is completely free. Despite being free, it offers just as many features and study opportunities as any paid counterpart. What's more, our Texas learner's permit practice test isn't timed. This means you can take your time working through each question, ensuring you understand the material thoroughly without the pressure of a ticking clock. This approach helps build confidence and knowledge, setting you up for success when it comes time to take the real Texas CDL test in 2026. So, buckle up and get ready to ace your passenger endorsement with our comprehensive, free Texas passenger endorsement practice test. It's the perfect tool to help you prepare, understand, and conquer the challenges ahead on your journey to becoming a certified commercial driver in 2026!
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Sample Texas Passenger Test Questions

Question 1

When must the driver of a bus with a manual transmission avoid changing gears?

  1. A While crossing a bridge
  2. B While passing through a school crossing
  3. C While crossing railroad tracks
  4. D Whenever driving below the speed limit

Correct answer: C – While crossing railroad tracks

Federal rules require a passenger bus to cross railroad tracks in a gear that permits completion of the crossing without changing gears. The driver must not shift while on the tracks. Selecting the proper gear beforehand reduces the risk of stalling or losing momentum within the crossing.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 4.3.5, “Railroad-highway Crossing/Stops”, 49 CFR § 392.10(a) – Railroad grade crossings; stopping required

Question 2

Which answer correctly identifies passenger-bus practices that are prohibited or allowed only under a stated safety exception?

  1. A Fueling with riders aboard unless necessary, engaging in distracting conversation while driving, and towing with riders unless unloading them would be unsafe
  2. B Crossing a closed drawbridge after making the required stop
  3. C Driving through a curve below its design speed
  4. D Selecting an appropriate gear before entering a railroad crossing

Correct answer: A – Fueling with riders aboard unless necessary, engaging in distracting conversation while driving, and towing with riders unless unloading them would be unsafe

The Texas handbook says to avoid fueling with riders aboard unless absolutely necessary and never to do it inside a closed building. Drivers must not talk with riders or engage in other distracting activities while driving. A disabled bus should not be towed or pushed with riders aboard unless getting off would be unsafe, and then only to the nearest safe place to discharge them.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 4.5, “Prohibited Practices”

Question 3

Which emergency-equipment combination is required on a bus power unit?

  1. A A first-aid kit and emergency blankets
  2. B An automated external defibrillator and oxygen tank
  3. C A GPS navigation system and portable radio
  4. D A properly rated fire extinguisher and approved stopped-vehicle warning devices

Correct answer: D – A properly rated fire extinguisher and approved stopped-vehicle warning devices

Federal equipment rules require buses to carry a properly rated, accessible, and securely mounted fire extinguisher. They also require approved warning devices for stopped vehicles, such as three bidirectional emergency reflective triangles or at least six fusees. Flame-producing warning devices are prohibited on certain vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 4.1.1, “Vehicle Systems”, 49 CFR § 393.95(a), (f)–(g) – Emergency equipment on all power units

Question 4

When a post-trip driver vehicle inspection report is required for an interstate bus, what must the report identify?

  1. A Passenger complaints and disciplinary problems
  2. B The total number of buses driven during the week
  3. C Fuel used, distance traveled, and total vehicle mileage
  4. D The vehicle and any defect that could affect safe operation or cause a mechanical breakdown

Correct answer: D – The vehicle and any defect that could affect safe operation or cause a mechanical breakdown

Federal rules require the report to identify the vehicle and list each discovered or reported defect that could affect safe operation or result in mechanical breakdown. If the driver operated more than one vehicle, a separate report is prepared for each vehicle requiring one. Under the current rule, a report is not required when no defect or deficiency was discovered or reported.

Source: 49 CFR § 396.11(a)(1)–(2) – Driver vehicle inspection report(s)

Question 5

If an emergency roof hatch is locked partly open for ventilation, which vehicle dimension must the bus driver account for?

  1. A Increased overall height
  2. B Increased vehicle width
  3. C Longer wheelbase
  4. D Reduced rear overhang

Correct answer: A – Increased overall height

Some emergency roof hatches can be secured in a partly open position for ventilation, although they should not routinely be left open. An open hatch increases the bus’s overall height. The Texas handbook instructs drivers to account for this additional clearance while driving.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — § 4.1.4, “Roof Hatches”

Question 6

Proper packaging and marking make most hazardous materials acceptable for transportation on a passenger bus.

  1. A TRUE
  2. B FALSE

Correct answer: B – FALSE

Most hazardous materials may not be transported on a bus carrying passengers. Federal rules permit only limited materials, quantities, and circumstances, and some substances are prohibited entirely. Drivers must watch for hazardous materials in cargo and baggage and transport them only when the applicable rules allow it.

Source: Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook — §§ 4.2.1–4.2.2, “Hazardous Materials” and “Forbidden Hazardous Materials”, 49 CFR § 177.870(b)–(g) — Regulations for Passenger Carrying Vehicles

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