LA CDL Passenger study plan

List every pre-trip inspection item for a passenger bus in the correct walk-around order, from approach and lights through brake test

Explain how to verify passenger entry doors, emergency exits, aisle clearance, and securement of standees' handholds before departure

Describe how to load and balance baggage and cargo so that weight limits and exit access are preserved

State the legal and safety reasons for refusing to move a bus with an unsafe condition and identify who to notify

Demonstrate the correct sequence for boarding passengers: stopping position, door operation, fare or count control, and seating guidance

Apply standee rules: when standees are allowed, how many, where they may stand, and how to keep the aisle clear

Explain how to secure wheelchairs and mobility devices and how to brief passengers on emergency exits

Describe the procedure for unloading at a stop, including curb approach, mirror checks, and watching for passengers who linger

Identify the hazards of re-entering traffic after a stop and the checks required before pulling out

State the speed limits and required following distances that apply to passenger-carrying CMVs and explain how to adjust them for load and road surface

Describe lane selection and lane-change procedure for a large bus, including mirror use and blind-spot awareness

Explain how to execute right and left turns with off-tracking and tail swing in mind

List the prohibited practices covered by CMV rules, such as texting, handheld phone use, and unauthorized passengers

Explain driver responsibility for hours of service, reporting duties, and post-crash obligations

Describe the required actions at a railroad-highway grade crossing: slowing, listening, looking both ways, and crossing without stopping on the tracks

Explain when a bus must stop at a crossing regardless of signal state and how to verify track clearance

List the conditions that prohibit crossing, such as insufficient space beyond the tracks or a signal malfunction

Describe drawbridge procedures, including stop requirements, signal meaning, and what to do if the bridge opens

Identify the reporting duty when a crossing or drawbridge hazard is encountered

Describe the steps to take in the first minute of a bus fire or crash, including stopping, securing the vehicle, and calling for help

Explain how to organize an evacuation: exit selection, passenger assistance, and head count after exit

Identify the location and operation of every emergency exit, fire extinguisher, and first aid item on the bus

Describe how to handle an unruly or injured passenger without escalating risk

Explain post-evacuation duties: scene safety, reporting, and preserving information

Describe how to adjust speed and following distance for rain, fog, snow, and night driving, including use of low beams

Explain how to manage glare, reduced visibility, and fatigue during night trips

Apply a hazard-perception routine: scan ahead, check mirrors, and identify escape paths

Describe defensive responses to common hazards such as pedestrians near stops, cyclists, and sudden lane changes

Explain how to avoid skids and how to recover if one occurs in a bus

Explain how air brakes work on a bus, including the meaning of low-pressure warnings and the brake test procedure

Describe what ABS does and does not do, and how to brake correctly with ABS in a passenger bus

Estimate stopping distance at given speeds and explain how load and road surface change it

Review prohibited practices and driver responsibilities and resolve any remaining gaps from week 3

Explain the consequences of brake problems for passenger safety and when to take the bus out of service

Complete a full-length timed practice exam and review every missed item by domain

Re-state from memory the pre-trip inspection, crossing stop rule, and evacuation sequence

Re-drill stopping distance and air brake facts until all answers are correct

Build a one-page summary of the highest-risk rules to review the day before the test