Mississippi CDL: Passenger Vehicles Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You must be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

You should know the safe driving speeds for your vehicle under both ideal driving conditions and poor driving conditions. The posted speed limits on curves are safe for cars under ideal driving conditions, but not necessarily safe for large vehicles like buses. On a curve, you may have to slow down below the posted speed.

Not quite. The answer is 15

Under Mississippi law, every school bus and every motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing. [Miss. Code § 37-41-55],

Source: Miss. Code § 63-3-11

Not quite. The answer is Never

Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window. Keep it closed for your passengers' safety.

Not quite. The answer is only when the bus is stopped.

Once you start to drive, give your driving your undivided attention. Adjust your mirrors, seat, radio, etc., before you start driving or when the bus is stopped.

Not quite. The answer is it must be secured while the bus is being driven.

Emergency exit doors and windows must be securely closed whenever the bus is moving. Signage must be visible. If there is a red emergency door light above the emergency exit, it must work properly and be turned on whenever you use your headlights.

Not quite. The answer is 500 pounds.

Buses may carry small amounts of certain hazardous materials such as small-arms ammunition and consumer commodities marked "Limited Quantity" (formerly "ORM-D"). Buses may not carry more than 100 pounds of any class or more than 500 pounds total.

Not quite. The answer is At the end of your shift

If you work for an interstate carrier, you must complete a post-trip vehicle inspection report for each vehicle you drove during your shift. Note any safety-related problems that you found while driving the vehicle and repairs that you believe are needed. The inspection report will let the next driver know if there are safety-related problems. It will also let the carrier know if safety-related repairs are needed. Federal regulations require an inspection report be completed by the end of the day's use of the vehicle. Effective September 2020, federal regulations no longer require you to submit an inspection report if you found no defects in the vehicle and know of no defects in the vehicle.

Source: 49 CFR 396.11

Not quite. The answer is Both of the above are true.

Don't tow a disabled bus with passengers aboard unless it would be unsafe to discharge them first. In that case, tow or push the bus to the nearest safe location to discharge the passengers.

Not quite. The answer is The driver's seat

The driver's seat in every bus must be equipped with a seat belt in good working order. Always wear your seat belt whenever your bus is in motion. In the event of a crash, your seat belt will keep you from being badly injured or thrown out of your seat, which would result in your losing control of your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is don't talk with riders.

While driving, stay focused on the driving task. Keep an eye on your riders, but don't talk with them or engage in any other distracting activities.

Not quite. The answer is No, because it may distract the bus driver from driving.

Conversations with passengers represent a distraction from the driving task. The bus driver should avoid all potential distractions while driving the bus. The only real way to treat feelings of sleepiness is with sleep.

Not quite. The answer is as safe as possible, or the next stop.

A drunk or disorderly passenger may be discharged from the bus, but only at the next scheduled stop or a well-lit area with other people for the passenger's safety.

Not quite. The answer is check expressway traffic, signal, and merge smoothly into traffic.

To enter an expressway, perform the following steps: 1. Check for traffic. 2. Use the proper signals. 3. Merge smoothly into the proper lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is 5 seconds

The formula for following distance is one second for every ten feet of vehicle length, plus an extra second if you are traveling over 40 mph. Therefore, for a 40-foot vehicle traveling at 50 mph, you should leave a following distance of 40/10 + 1 = 5 seconds.

Not quite. The answer is after completing the lane change.

You must start signaling before changing lanes and cancel the turn signal when the lane change is complete.

Not quite. The answer is It depends on the state.

There is no national requirement for coach buses to stop at permanent weigh station locations. Instead, each state can set its own rules. As of March 2021, there are 24 states in which coach buses must stop at weigh stations, at least under certain circumstances.

Source: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, March 2021

Not quite. The answer is slow down and make sure it's safe to proceed.

You don't have to stop at a drawbridge if you have a green light or there is an attendant or traffic officer present. However, you should still slow down and make sure that the drawbridge is closed and safe to drive on before you proceed across it. The Rio Vista Bridge shown in the image is a vertical-lift bridge that crosses the Sacramento River along California State Route 12.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above requirements must be met.

Carry-on baggage must not be left in doorways or aisles because someone could trip over it or it could block the way to an emergency exit. Carry-on luggage must be stowed so it can't restrict the driver's movements or injure passengers if it falls or shifts.

Not quite. The answer is watch for poles and tree branches.

School and mass transit buses sometimes scrape off mirrors or hit passing vehicles when pulling out from a bus stop. Remember the clearance your bus needs, and watch for poles and tree limbs at stops. Know the size of the gap your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic. Wait for the gap to open before you leave the stop. Never assume that other drivers will brake to leave you room when you signal or start to pull out.

Not quite. The answer is latch

If you are performing your vehicle inspection test on a coach or transit bus, you will have to inspect the baggage compartments. Check that the baggage compartment doors are undamaged, operate properly, and latch securely.