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Free CDL Passenger Endorsement Practice Test Online

Official exam: CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement

Take a free CDL Passenger Endorsement practice test online: a full 40-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 105-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement: a 105-question practice bank for the real CDL Permit & Endorsement Exams standard, 2 full papers of 40 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

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Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily FMCSA CDL Manual (62%) and 49 CFR (38%) of this exam's citations.

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2
full papers, no repeats
40
questions per paper
105
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Per 49 CFR 393.95, a bus that is not used to transport placarded hazardous materials must carry at least one fire extinguisher rated no less than what UL rating?
A. 2 A:10 B:C
B. 5 B:C
C. 10 B:C
D. 20 B:C
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. 5 B:C

  • A: This is not the rating specified in 393.95 for a single-extinguisher bus.
  • C: 10 B:C is the minimum for a power unit transporting placarded hazardous materials, not a standard passenger bus.
  • D: This rating exceeds the regulatory minimum stated in 393.95.
Source: 49 CFR 393.95
Instead of one 5 B:C-rated fire extinguisher, 393.95 permits a bus to instead carry which alternative?
A. Two fire extinguishers, each rated 4 B:C or more
B. A single bucket of sand
C. A garden hose connected to the fuel tank
D. No extinguisher, if the route is under 50 miles
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Two fire extinguishers, each rated 4 B:C or more

  • B: A bucket of sand is not a recognized substitute under 393.95.
  • C: This is not a real or safe substitute under the regulation.
  • D: There is no mileage-based exemption from the fire extinguisher requirement in 393.95.
Source: 49 CFR 393.95
If a bus is used to transport hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding, what minimum UL fire extinguisher rating does 393.95 require?
A. 2 B:C
B. 4 B:C
C. 5 B:C
D. 10 B:C
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. 10 B:C

  • A: Too low for a placarded hazmat-carrying power unit under 393.95.
  • B: This is the per-unit rating allowed for the two-extinguisher option on a non-hazmat bus, not the placarded-hazmat minimum.
  • C: This is the minimum for a bus not carrying placarded hazmat, not the higher placarded-load threshold.
Source: 49 CFR 393.95
What must written authorization under 392.60 include?
A. The person's name, the points where transportation begins/ends, and the expiration date of the authority
B. Only the person's name
C. The person's employer's tax ID number
D. A notarized signature from a judge
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The person's name, the points where transportation begins/ends, and the expiration date of the authority

  • B: The regulation requires more than just a name.
  • C: A tax ID number is not a required element under 392.60.
  • D: Judicial notarization is not required by 392.60.
Source: 49 CFR 392.60
Which CFR section prohibits smoking on interstate passenger-carrying buses operating in scheduled or special service?
A. 49 CFR 392.60
B. 49 CFR 393.90
C. 49 CFR 374.201
D. 49 CFR 383.117
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. 49 CFR 374.201

  • A: 392.60 governs unauthorized persons, not smoking.
  • B: 393.90 governs the standee line, not smoking.
  • D: 383.117 governs passenger endorsement knowledge topics, not smoking.
Source: 49 CFR 374.201
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free CDL Passenger Endorsement practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free CDL Passenger Endorsement practice test online is a full 40-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 105-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement practice test?
105 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 40 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement test cover?
6 domains, with the heaviest weight on Passenger Vehicle Inspection (22%), On-the-Road Procedures (21%), and Passenger Management & Conduct (17%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement questions come from?
Primarily FMCSA CDL Manual (62%) and 49 CFR (38%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement practice test?
Yes -- one full 40-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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