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Passenger Transport Practice Question 20

PPassenger Transport · Question 20

When approaching a destination, the driver should:

• AStop hard at the doors
• BSlow gradually so passengers are not thrown forward, and stop at the marked unloading area
• CStop wherever convenient
• DDrift past and circle back

Correct answer: B. Slow gradually so passengers are not thrown forward, and stop at the marked unloading area

Why: Smooth deceleration prevents passenger injuries from forward forces. Use marked unloading areas to keep passengers off the road.

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

• Q29. Passenger drivers should anticipate that some passengers will:
• Q42. For overnight trips, the driver must follow:
• Q55. When a passenger asks the driver a question while driving, the driver should:
• Q7. Fueling a bus with passengers aboard:
• Q21. A passenger discovering a fire on board 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.