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Train for FREE with our Kentucky CDL passenger endorsement practice test online. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a KY DMV passenger endorsement in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a CDL permit with passenger endorsement may vary from state to state.
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15 . Rims with welding repairs:
Wheels or rims that have had welding repairs should never be used.
16 . Why should the steps of a pre-trip inspection be done in the same order each time?
Pre-trip inspections should be conducted in the same way every time. This will reinforce the steps, making it less likely that you will forget to inspect something important.
17 . If you are being tailgated, you should:
If someone is following you too closely, you should open up the space in front of your vehicle to make it easier for the tailgater to pass. Speeding up is counterproductive because the other driver may just continue tailgating you at the higher speed, only increasing the danger.
18 . If you are transporting a drunk passenger, you should:
If a passenger is drunk and disruptive, you are still responsible for their safety. They should be discharged in a safe location, which may be the next scheduled stop or another well-lit area where other people are present.
19 . The effects of alcohol are felt:
Alcohol impairment can begin with the first drink consumed. It is both illegal and dangerous to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
20 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person who should concern motorists?
You should be cautious when you are near people who are not paying attention to the road. Drivers and pedestrians who are talking to someone may be distracted by the conversation and not fully paying attention to the road. Workers on or near the road may not be paying attention to traffic because they are focused on their work, and can themselves also be a distraction to drivers.
2025 Kentucky | Frequently Asked Questions
To secure a CDL Bus endorsement in Kentucky, you must first have a CDL license. You then need to pass a passenger endorsement test that includes multiple-choice questions. Additionally, you'll have to pass a skills test in a vehicle similar to the one you'll be driving. Remember, you must also maintain a clean driving record.
To obtain a CDL Bus license in Kentucky, you need to be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a vision test. You'll also have to pass a written knowledge test and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. Lastly, you must submit a medical examiner's certificate.
Yes, specific training is necessary for a CDL Bus endorsement in Kentucky. You must complete a commercial driver's license training program, which includes classroom instruction and hands-on driving experience. This program prepares you for the written knowledge and skills tests required by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Division of Driver Licensing.
CDL Bus licenses in Kentucky fall into three classifications: Class A, B, and C. Class A is for vehicles with a combined weight over 26,001 lbs., where the vehicle being towed is over 10,000 lbs. Class B is for single vehicles weighing over 26,001 lbs. Class C is for vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
No, you cannot use a personal vehicle for the CDL Bus driving test in Kentucky. The vehicle used must match the class of CDL you are attempting to obtain. For a bus endorsement, you must test in a bus of appropriate size. This ensures that you can handle the specific type of commercial vehicle you will be driving.
During the CDL Bus driving test in Kentucky, you'll be assessed on a variety of skills including: pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control (such as turning, reversing, and parking), and on-road driving. The latter includes navigating intersections, railway crossings, and curves; highway driving; and responding to traffic signs and signals. You'll also be evaluated on proper passenger loading and unloading procedures.
Yes, to obtain a CDL Bus endorsement in Kentucky, you must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination every two years. The exam assesses your general health, hearing and vision capabilities, and ability to manage conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. You must also be free from any condition that may impair your ability to safely operate a vehicle.
No, it is not permissible. In Kentucky, to legally transport passengers in a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver, you must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger (P) endorsement. Driving without the proper license and endorsement can result in significant fines, penalties, or even jail time.
In Kentucky, you can add a CDL Bus endorsement to your existing Commercial Driver's License (CDL). However, you must pass the passenger endorsement knowledge test and skills test in a vehicle representative of the class of bus you wish to drive. It's not an entirely new application, but additional testing is required.
Yes, there are restrictions for drivers with a CDL Bus endorsement in Kentucky. The driver must not have more than one serious traffic violation within a three-year period. Also, they cannot have any alcohol-related convictions within the past three years. Drivers must also maintain a valid Department of Transportation medical card.