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Passenger Transport Practice Question 12

PPassenger Transport · Question 12

At intermediate stops, a driver should:

• AStay in the seat
• BAnnounce the next departure time, then check that all passengers and baggage are aboard before leaving
• CDrive away exactly on time even if passengers are missing
• DHonk and go

Correct answer: B. Announce the next departure time, then check that all passengers and baggage are aboard before leaving

Why: Communicate stop duration, account for passengers, and verify everyone is aboard before pulling out. A bus pulling away with a passenger left behind is a serious incident.

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

• Q21. A passenger discovering a fire on board should:
• Q34. A transit bus driver should adjust mirrors to see:
• Q47. The driver of a passenger vehicle should slow well in advance of:
• Q60. The most important rule for passenger transport is:
• Q13. When a passenger has medical issues during transit, the driver 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.