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Passenger Transport Practice Question 17

PPassenger Transport · Question 17

The driver must remain at the wheel:

• AAlways when passengers are aboard and engine is running
• BWhenever the bus is parked at a curb
• COnly at intersections
• DOnly at stops

Correct answer: A. Always when passengers are aboard and engine is running

Why: When passengers are aboard with the engine running, the driver should not leave the controls. Set the brake, secure the bus, and disembark only when the bus is properly parked.

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.

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• Q22. The fire extinguisher on a passenger bus should be:
• Q35. Loading procedure best practice is to:
• Q48. When passengers carry baggage onto the bus, 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.