Free CDL Passenger Practice Tests
Transit buses, tour coaches, airport shuttles - if you're driving people instead of cargo, you need the P endorsement. ELDT required.
Hauling people is different from hauling freight. You're responsible for explaining emergency exits, keeping aisles clear, and dealing with passengers who don't follow rules. The test covers all of this, plus pre-trip inspection for passenger-specific equipment like wheelchair lifts and fire extinguishers.
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Practice tests for the Passenger endorsement exam. Select your state to begin.
The Passenger Knowledge Test
You take this at your state DMV. You need 80% or higher to pass. ELDT training is required before you can test.
Passenger Vehicles
The test covers passenger safety responsibilities, pre-trip inspection of passenger-specific equipment (emergency exits, handicap lifts, fire extinguishers), loading zones and procedures, and handling unruly passengers. Key topic: you must explain emergency exit operation to passengers before departure and ensure aisles and exits are clear.
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Why Get the Passenger Endorsement?
Home every night
Transit, shuttles, charters - almost all passenger work is local. No weeks on the road.
Union options exist
Metro transit systems often have strong unions. Senior drivers in NYC, LA, or Chicago can hit $70K+ with pension.
Gateway to School Bus
S endorsement requires P first. Get both if school bus is the goal.
Charter tips add up
Wine tours, casino runs, corporate shuttles - passengers tip. A good weekend can add $200-$400 to your check.
What is the Passenger Endorsement?
The Passenger endorsement (P) lets you operate vehicles designed for 16+ passengers, including the driver. City buses, tour coaches, charter buses, hotel shuttles - if it's built to carry a crowd, you need P.
This is one of four endorsements that require ELDT - both theory and behind-the-wheel training. You're responsible for people's lives, so the training is more involved than for cargo endorsements.
If you want to drive school buses, you need P first. It's a prerequisite for the School Bus (S) endorsement. Many drivers get both at the same time.
Most Passenger jobs are local with predictable schedules. Transit systems, airports, tour companies - you sleep in your own bed. Union positions at major metro transit systems come with solid benefits and can pay $70,000+ for senior drivers.
Vehicles You Can Drive with Passenger
- City transit buses
- Tour buses and charter buses
- Shuttle buses (airport, hotel)
- Church buses
- Party buses and limousines (if 16+ passengers)
- Any vehicle designed to carry 16+ passengers including the driver
How to Get the Passenger Endorsement
1
Have a CDL (Class A, B, or C)
You need an existing CDL. Most passenger vehicle jobs require Class B (buses, large shuttles). If you don't have one yet, start with Class B CDL training.
2
Complete ELDT Training (Theory + Behind-the-Wheel)
Passenger endorsement requires full ELDT - both theory training and behind-the-wheel training with a registered provider. This is in addition to any ELDT you did for your initial CDL. Our ELDT theory course is FMCSA-registered and 100% online.
3
Pass the Passenger Knowledge Test
20-25 questions at most DMVs, 80% to pass. Covers passenger safety, emergency exits, loading procedures, and handling difficult passengers. Practice with our free tests above.
4
Pass the Passenger Skills Test
Pre-trip inspection of passenger-specific equipment (emergency exits, wheelchair lift, fire extinguisher), basic control maneuvers in a bus, and a road test. Once you pass, the P endorsement is added to your CDL.
Passenger Endorsement - Frequently Asked Questions
The P endorsement authorizes you to operate vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This covers transit buses, tour coaches, shuttle buses, and any large passenger vehicle. You add it to an existing CDL.
Two steps: (1) Complete ELDT training - both theory and behind-the-wheel portions - from an FMCSA-registered provider. (2) Pass the Passenger knowledge test at your DMV (20-25 questions, 80% to pass). You'll also need to pass a skills test in a passenger vehicle if you didn't already have P on your license.
Yes. Passenger (P) is one of four endorsements/licenses that require ELDT: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Passenger (P), and School Bus (S). You need both theory training and behind-the-wheel training before you can test.
P is for any passenger vehicle with 16+ seats. S is specifically for school buses - it has additional requirements for student loading/unloading, railroad crossings, and the stop arm/crossing gate. You need P before you can get S.
Only if it carries 16 or more passengers including the driver. Smaller limos don't require P, though some states have separate chauffeur license requirements. Check your state's DMV rules.
Transit bus drivers earn $40,000-$65,000, with experienced drivers at large metro systems hitting $70,000+. Tour/charter bus drivers make $45,000-$60,000 base plus tips. Airport shuttle drivers typically earn $35,000-$50,000. Union positions often have better benefits than the salary alone suggests.
Pre-trip inspection of passenger-specific equipment (emergency exits, handicap lift, fire extinguisher, etc.), basic control maneuvers in a bus, and a road test carrying an examiner. Some states use a bus with just the examiner; others want you to demonstrate passenger instructions.
No. School buses require both P and S endorsements. The S endorsement adds training on school-specific procedures: student loading zones, railroad crossing rules, using the stop arm and crossing gate, and handling emergencies with children aboard.
ELDT Theory Training
FMCSA-Registered ProviderPassenger endorsement requires both ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training. We offer the theory portion online - no classroom required. You'll arrange behind-the-wheel training separately with a certified provider.
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