ND CDL Passenger study guide
ND CDL Passenger · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The North Dakota CDL Passenger endorsement is added to a North Dakota Commercial Driver License so the holder can legally drive a bus or other vehicle designed to carry passengers. It is aimed at people who already hold or are working toward a CDL and intend to drive for a transit agency, school district, charter operator, or private carrier. NDDOT lists the Commercial Driver License Manual and CDL requirements among its commercial driver resources, and the passenger endorsement knowledge test draws on the passenger-carrying material in that manual. The endorsement test is multiple choice and is organized around five areas: vehicle inspection, loading and unloading, on-the-road driving, transporting passengers safely, and post-crash procedures and other emergency situations. The ND CDL Passenger study guide has 5 sections and about 1,245 words.
01Vehicle Inspection
This domain tests a systematic pre-trip and en-route inspection of a passenger-carrying CMV-normally a bus designed for 16 or more occupants including the driver. You must show passenger-specific checks, not just tractor-trailer basics.
248 words, about 1 min02Loading and Unloading
Loading and Unloading tests safe boarding and alighting, passenger counts, standee control, baggage, and securement at stops. The examiner wants to see that you control the stop and the passenger area before the bus moves.
286 words, about 1 min03On the Road
On the Road tests driving a passenger-carrying CMV: speed selection, following distance, railroad crossings, clearance, brake management, and handling passenger distractions. Passenger-carrying CMVs must stop at railroad crossings unless the crossing is exempt.
242 words, about 1 min04Transporting Passengers Safely
This domain covers passenger management: standees, seat belts, emergency exits, mobility devices, prohibited items, security, and keeping the driver's area clear. The exam tests supervision, not just driving skill.
230 words, about 1 min05Post-Crash Procedures and Other Emergency Situations
This domain tests what you do after a collision or emergency: protect the scene, notify, aid the injured, evacuate if necessary, and meet testing and reporting duties. Stop and stay; do not leave the scene.
239 words, about 1 min