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Passenger Transport Practice Question 18

PPassenger Transport · Question 18

Brake checks before the trip on a passenger bus include:

• ASame as other CMVs — air system, leak-down, warning, parking
• BOnly the foot brake
• COnly the parking brake
• DOnly the trailer hand valve

Correct answer: A. Same as other CMVs — air system, leak-down, warning, parking

Why: Passenger buses follow standard pre-trip air brake checks. The dual system, leak-down, low-pressure warning, and spring brake auto-application all apply.

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

• Q27. When operating a bus with wheelchair securement:
• Q40. A bus that becomes disabled in traffic should:
• Q53. A driver should be alert that pedestrians:
• Q5. Vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings if they are:
• Q19. A passenger bus on a long 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.