Delaware CDL Passenger cheat sheet

Before driving, inspect the vehicle: tires, brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, windshield wipers, emergency exits, and passenger seats must all be checked and in working order.

Report any defect that affects safe operation before departure; a vehicle with a known unsafe condition must not be placed in service with passengers aboard.

Load passengers only at designated stops or safe locations; count passengers as they board and after they exit so no one is left behind or left at a stop.

Standing passengers are permitted only where seats and handholds are provided and local rules allow; never exceed the vehicle's rated passenger capacity.

At railroad-highway crossings, stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail when required (passenger vehicles carrying passengers must stop unless the crossing is exempted), turn off noisy devices, open the door or window to listen, and cross without shifting gears.

Approach crossings at a speed that lets you stop short of the tracks; never stop on the tracks or block them while waiting in traffic.

Signal and check mirrors before every lane change, and allow extra following distance because a loaded passenger vehicle needs longer to stop.

Use four-way flashers and warning devices when stopped to load or unload passengers, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind the vehicle.

A complete pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, walk-around exterior, and in-cab items; document defects and confirm repairs before departure.

The driver is responsible for ensuring every passenger is seated and belted where belts are provided, and for announcing the requirement before the vehicle moves.

Prohibited practices include carrying passengers in spaces not designed for them, allowing riders to stand in prohibited areas, and operating with an open or unsecured emergency exit.

Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and operable from inside; verify each exit during the pre-trip and keep aisles clear.

Know the location and operation of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exit handles, and be able to explain their use to passengers.

Never leave passengers unattended in a running vehicle, and never allow smoking, open flames, or hazardous materials aboard.

Secure baggage and cargo so it cannot shift into the aisle or strike passengers during a stop or evasive maneuver.

After any emergency evacuation, move passengers a safe distance from the vehicle and account for every person before releasing them.

A warning buzzer or light must activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi; if the warning does not sound, the vehicle is out of service.

The governor cuts the compressor in at about 100 psi and out at about 125 psi; pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds at a fast idle.

With the engine off and service brakes released, pressure should not drop more than 3 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 4 psi with a trailer.

With the engine off and the service brake applied, leakage should not exceed 4 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 6 psi with a trailer.

The spring (parking) brakes must apply automatically when pressure falls to between 20 and 45 psi; test by fanning down the pressure and observing the push rod or hearing the valves.

The safety valve releases at about 150 psi; a valve that releases at a lower pressure or fails to reseat indicates a defect.

Test the parking brake by setting it, releasing the service brake, and pulling gently against it in a low gear to confirm the vehicle does not move.

Use the brakes correctly: brake early, use a steady even pressure, and avoid riding or fanning the brakes on long downgrades; select a lower gear before the descent.

Before driving, inspect the vehicle: tires, brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, windshield wipers, emergency exits, and passenger seats must all be checked and in working order.

Report any defect that affects safe operation before departure; a vehicle with a known unsafe condition must not be placed in service with passengers aboard.

Load passengers only at designated stops or safe locations; count passengers as they board and after they exit so no one is left behind or left at a stop.

Standing passengers are permitted only where seats and handholds are provided and local rules allow; never exceed the vehicle's rated passenger capacity.

At railroad-highway crossings, stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail when required (passenger vehicles carrying passengers must stop unless the crossing is exempted), turn off noisy devices, open the door or window to listen, and cross without shifting gears.

Approach crossings at a speed that lets you stop short of the tracks; never stop on the tracks or block them while waiting in traffic.

Signal and check mirrors before every lane change, and allow extra following distance because a loaded passenger vehicle needs longer to stop.

Use four-way flashers and warning devices when stopped to load or unload passengers, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind the vehicle.

A complete pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, walk-around exterior, and in-cab items; document defects and confirm repairs before departure.

The driver is responsible for ensuring every passenger is seated and belted where belts are provided, and for announcing the requirement before the vehicle moves.

Prohibited practices include carrying passengers in spaces not designed for them, allowing riders to stand in prohibited areas, and operating with an open or unsecured emergency exit.

Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and operable from inside; verify each exit during the pre-trip and keep aisles clear.

Know the location and operation of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exit handles, and be able to explain their use to passengers.

Never leave passengers unattended in a running vehicle, and never allow smoking, open flames, or hazardous materials aboard.

Secure baggage and cargo so it cannot shift into the aisle or strike passengers during a stop or evasive maneuver.

After any emergency evacuation, move passengers a safe distance from the vehicle and account for every person before releasing them.

A warning buzzer or light must activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi; if the warning does not sound, the vehicle is out of service.

The governor cuts the compressor in at about 100 psi and out at about 125 psi; pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds at a fast idle.

With the engine off and service brakes released, pressure should not drop more than 3 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 4 psi with a trailer.

With the engine off and the service brake applied, leakage should not exceed 4 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 6 psi with a trailer.

The spring (parking) brakes must apply automatically when pressure falls to between 20 and 45 psi; test by fanning down the pressure and observing the push rod or hearing the valves.

The safety valve releases at about 150 psi; a valve that releases at a lower pressure or fails to reseat indicates a defect.

Test the parking brake by setting it, releasing the service brake, and pulling gently against it in a low gear to confirm the vehicle does not move.

Use the brakes correctly: brake early, use a steady even pressure, and avoid riding or fanning the brakes on long downgrades; select a lower gear before the descent.

Before driving, inspect the vehicle: tires, brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, windshield wipers, emergency exits, and passenger seats must all be checked and in working order.

Report any defect that affects safe operation before departure; a vehicle with a known unsafe condition must not be placed in service with passengers aboard.

Load passengers only at designated stops or safe locations; count passengers as they board and after they exit so no one is left behind or left at a stop.

Standing passengers are permitted only where seats and handholds are provided and local rules allow; never exceed the vehicle's rated passenger capacity.

At railroad-highway crossings, stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail when required (passenger vehicles carrying passengers must stop unless the crossing is exempted), turn off noisy devices, open the door or window to listen, and cross without shifting gears.

Approach crossings at a speed that lets you stop short of the tracks; never stop on the tracks or block them while waiting in traffic.

Signal and check mirrors before every lane change, and allow extra following distance because a loaded passenger vehicle needs longer to stop.

Use four-way flashers and warning devices when stopped to load or unload passengers, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind the vehicle.

A complete pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, walk-around exterior, and in-cab items; document defects and confirm repairs before departure.

The driver is responsible for ensuring every passenger is seated and belted where belts are provided, and for announcing the requirement before the vehicle moves.

Prohibited practices include carrying passengers in spaces not designed for them, allowing riders to stand in prohibited areas, and operating with an open or unsecured emergency exit.

Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and operable from inside; verify each exit during the pre-trip and keep aisles clear.

Know the location and operation of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exit handles, and be able to explain their use to passengers.

Never leave passengers unattended in a running vehicle, and never allow smoking, open flames, or hazardous materials aboard.

Secure baggage and cargo so it cannot shift into the aisle or strike passengers during a stop or evasive maneuver.

After any emergency evacuation, move passengers a safe distance from the vehicle and account for every person before releasing them.

A warning buzzer or light must activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi; if the warning does not sound, the vehicle is out of service.

The governor cuts the compressor in at about 100 psi and out at about 125 psi; pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds at a fast idle.

With the engine off and service brakes released, pressure should not drop more than 3 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 4 psi with a trailer.

With the engine off and the service brake applied, leakage should not exceed 4 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 6 psi with a trailer.

The spring (parking) brakes must apply automatically when pressure falls to between 20 and 45 psi; test by fanning down the pressure and observing the push rod or hearing the valves.

The safety valve releases at about 150 psi; a valve that releases at a lower pressure or fails to reseat indicates a defect.

Test the parking brake by setting it, releasing the service brake, and pulling gently against it in a low gear to confirm the vehicle does not move.

Use the brakes correctly: brake early, use a steady even pressure, and avoid riding or fanning the brakes on long downgrades; select a lower gear before the descent.

Before driving, inspect the vehicle: tires, brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, windshield wipers, emergency exits, and passenger seats must all be checked and in working order.

Report any defect that affects safe operation before departure; a vehicle with a known unsafe condition must not be placed in service with passengers aboard.

Load passengers only at designated stops or safe locations; count passengers as they board and after they exit so no one is left behind or left at a stop.

Standing passengers are permitted only where seats and handholds are provided and local rules allow; never exceed the vehicle's rated passenger capacity.

At railroad-highway crossings, stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail when required (passenger vehicles carrying passengers must stop unless the crossing is exempted), turn off noisy devices, open the door or window to listen, and cross without shifting gears.

Approach crossings at a speed that lets you stop short of the tracks; never stop on the tracks or block them while waiting in traffic.

Signal and check mirrors before every lane change, and allow extra following distance because a loaded passenger vehicle needs longer to stop.

Use four-way flashers and warning devices when stopped to load or unload passengers, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind the vehicle.

A complete pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, walk-around exterior, and in-cab items; document defects and confirm repairs before departure.

The driver is responsible for ensuring every passenger is seated and belted where belts are provided, and for announcing the requirement before the vehicle moves.

Prohibited practices include carrying passengers in spaces not designed for them, allowing riders to stand in prohibited areas, and operating with an open or unsecured emergency exit.

Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and operable from inside; verify each exit during the pre-trip and keep aisles clear.

Know the location and operation of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exit handles, and be able to explain their use to passengers.

Never leave passengers unattended in a running vehicle, and never allow smoking, open flames, or hazardous materials aboard.

Secure baggage and cargo so it cannot shift into the aisle or strike passengers during a stop or evasive maneuver.

After any emergency evacuation, move passengers a safe distance from the vehicle and account for every person before releasing them.

A warning buzzer or light must activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi; if the warning does not sound, the vehicle is out of service.

The governor cuts the compressor in at about 100 psi and out at about 125 psi; pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds at a fast idle.

With the engine off and service brakes released, pressure should not drop more than 3 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 4 psi with a trailer.

With the engine off and the service brake applied, leakage should not exceed 4 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 6 psi with a trailer.

The spring (parking) brakes must apply automatically when pressure falls to between 20 and 45 psi; test by fanning down the pressure and observing the push rod or hearing the valves.

The safety valve releases at about 150 psi; a valve that releases at a lower pressure or fails to reseat indicates a defect.

Test the parking brake by setting it, releasing the service brake, and pulling gently against it in a low gear to confirm the vehicle does not move.

Use the brakes correctly: brake early, use a steady even pressure, and avoid riding or fanning the brakes on long downgrades; select a lower gear before the descent.

Before driving, inspect the vehicle: tires, brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, windshield wipers, emergency exits, and passenger seats must all be checked and in working order.

Report any defect that affects safe operation before departure; a vehicle with a known unsafe condition must not be placed in service with passengers aboard.

Load passengers only at designated stops or safe locations; count passengers as they board and after they exit so no one is left behind or left at a stop.

Standing passengers are permitted only where seats and handholds are provided and local rules allow; never exceed the vehicle's rated passenger capacity.

At railroad-highway crossings, stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail when required (passenger vehicles carrying passengers must stop unless the crossing is exempted), turn off noisy devices, open the door or window to listen, and cross without shifting gears.

Approach crossings at a speed that lets you stop short of the tracks; never stop on the tracks or block them while waiting in traffic.

Signal and check mirrors before every lane change, and allow extra following distance because a loaded passenger vehicle needs longer to stop.

Use four-way flashers and warning devices when stopped to load or unload passengers, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind the vehicle.

A complete pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, walk-around exterior, and in-cab items; document defects and confirm repairs before departure.

The driver is responsible for ensuring every passenger is seated and belted where belts are provided, and for announcing the requirement before the vehicle moves.

Prohibited practices include carrying passengers in spaces not designed for them, allowing riders to stand in prohibited areas, and operating with an open or unsecured emergency exit.

Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and operable from inside; verify each exit during the pre-trip and keep aisles clear.

Know the location and operation of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exit handles, and be able to explain their use to passengers.

Never leave passengers unattended in a running vehicle, and never allow smoking, open flames, or hazardous materials aboard.

Secure baggage and cargo so it cannot shift into the aisle or strike passengers during a stop or evasive maneuver.

After any emergency evacuation, move passengers a safe distance from the vehicle and account for every person before releasing them.

A warning buzzer or light must activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi; if the warning does not sound, the vehicle is out of service.

The governor cuts the compressor in at about 100 psi and out at about 125 psi; pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within 45 seconds at a fast idle.

With the engine off and service brakes released, pressure should not drop more than 3 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 4 psi with a trailer.

With the engine off and the service brake applied, leakage should not exceed 4 psi in one minute for a single vehicle, or 6 psi with a trailer.

The spring (parking) brakes must apply automatically when pressure falls to between 20 and 45 psi; test by fanning down the pressure and observing the push rod or hearing the valves.

The safety valve releases at about 150 psi; a valve that releases at a lower pressure or fails to reseat indicates a defect.

Test the parking brake by setting it, releasing the service brake, and pulling gently against it in a low gear to confirm the vehicle does not move.

Use the brakes correctly: brake early, use a steady even pressure, and avoid riding or fanning the brakes on long downgrades; select a lower gear before the descent.