The First State, or the Diamond State, may be small, but passenger-endorsed CDL drivers cover a lot of ground. From Wilmington and Dover to college towns, coastal communities, senior centers, church trips, school transportation networks, shuttles, charter operations, and beach traffic, you’ll find lots of opportunities once you’ve added the Passenger "P" Endorsement to your CDL. If you plan to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, you’ll need that endorsement. One of the requirements for obtaining the P endorsement is passing the state’s Passenger Transport Test, which covers material from Sections 2 and 4 of the CDL manual. You’ll also need to pass the Skills Test for the class of passenger vehicle you plan to operate (if you haven’t already). Fortunately, our content experts have taken the guesswork out of this process. They eliminated any unnecessary material and designed a series of Delaware DMV CDL Passenger Endorsement Practice Tests that use AI-powered interactivity to help ensure you pass your official exam on the first attempt. The multiple-choice practice tests follow the same structure and word style as the official exam, so you’ll have a head start on the material prior to your official test. Once you have mastered this practice test, try another here: https://driving-tests.org/delaware/de-cdl-passenger-vehicles-practice-test/. In addition to the endorsement exam, you must also pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test if the buses you plan to drive have air brakes. We have practice tests for that as well: https://driving-tests.org/delaware/de-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/.
With our practice tests, you’ll cover topics like pre-trip and post-trip inspections, service brakes, parking brake, steering mechanism, lights, reflectors, tires, horn, windshield wipers, mirrors, wheels, rims, coupling devices, and emergency equipment. You’ll learn how to handle carry-on baggage so it does not block aisles, doors, or emergency exits, how to recognize hazardous materials that may not be carried on a bus, how to keep standing passengers behind the standee line, and how to operate safely at railroad crossings and drawbridges. You’ll also learn how to inspect the interior areas, including seating, handrails, fire extinguishers, and more.
The vehicle you use for the skills test matters. If you test in a lower-class passenger vehicle, your CDL may bear a restriction limiting the class of passenger vehicle you may operate. Delaware also has a separate "Z" endorsement for taxicabs, so drivers should not assume the Passenger "P" endorsement covers everything needed in the state. Get started today!