CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

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 citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real 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

Emergency & Evacuation Procedures16%
Loading & Trip-Start Procedures14%
On-the-Road Procedures21%
Passenger Management & Conduct17%
Endorsement Scope & Testing Requirements10%
Passenger Vehicle Inspection22%

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

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

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

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

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

Source: 49 CFR 374.201

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Frequently asked questions

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 diagnostic for CDL Passenger Vehicle Endorsement?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.

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