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Passenger Transport Practice Question 1

PPassenger Transport · Question 1

The Passenger (P) endorsement is required to operate a CMV designed to carry:

• A8 or more passengers including the driver
• B16 or more passengers including the driver
• C25 or more passengers
• DAny vehicle

Correct answer: B. 16 or more passengers including the driver

Why: FMCSA defines a CDL passenger vehicle as one designed for 16 or more passengers including the driver. Some smaller passenger vehicles still require state-level commercial credentials.

How this question fits the Passenger test

Passenger drivers carry lives, not freight. The endorsement enforces a higher bar for inspection rigor, hours-of-service compliance, and emergency communication.

Study technique for this topic

Memorize the prohibited practices list (fueling with passengers aboard, towing rules, hazardous cargo restrictions) and the special rules for railroad-highway grade crossings.

Related Passenger practice questions

• Q40. A bus that becomes disabled in traffic should:
• Q53. A driver should be alert that pedestrians:
• Q6. When stopped at a railroad crossing, the bus driver should stop:
• Q19. A passenger bus on a long downgrade should:
• Q32. A passenger bus making a stop on a downgrade should:

Continue your CDL preparation

The Passenger Transport portion of the CDL knowledge exam covers more than this single question. Use this site's full Passenger Transport bank to drill every topic, then test yourself with one of our state-specific practice sets to confirm you are ready for the actual DMV exam in your state. Always check your state's CDL handbook for any local addenda before the test day.

If you are still building your overall CDL foundation, start with the General Knowledge bank — every CDL applicant must pass it — and then work outward to the endorsements you plan to add.