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Key Facts: AL CDL Passenger Exam

80%

Passing score

49 CFR 383.135

$25

ALEA CDL testing fee

ALEA License and ID Cards fee page

$36.25

Commercial learner license

ALEA License and ID Cards fee page

100

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Alabama Passenger endorsement applicants study the ALEA CDL manual passenger section and must meet FMCSA CDL standards, including an 80% passing score on the knowledge test. ALEA lists a $25 CDL testing fee and a $36.25 commercial learner license fee, while the official passenger endorsement question count is not publicly published by ALEA.

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1Under federal CDL rules, what testing is required to add a Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.Both a passenger knowledge test and a passenger skills test
B.Only a general knowledge retest
C.Only an air brakes test, even if the bus has hydraulic brakes
D.Only a medical card review by ALEA
Explanation: FMCSA rules require a Passenger endorsement applicant to pass both passenger-specific knowledge and skills testing. Alabama issues CDL credentials under those federal standards, so the endorsement is not added based on paperwork alone.
2Which Alabama CDL applicant normally needs a Passenger endorsement?
A.A driver operating a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver
B.Any driver carrying one paying passenger in a private car
C.Only a driver operating a school bus, not any other passenger bus
D.Only a driver transporting hazardous materials on a bus
Explanation: The Alabama CDL manual describes the Passenger endorsement for drivers who wish to drive vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver. School Bus and Hazardous Materials endorsements are separate endorsements with separate requirements.
3Which endorsements may be placed on an Alabama commercial learner license under the federal endorsement rule?
A.Passenger, School Bus, and Tank Vehicle
B.Hazardous Materials, Doubles/Triples, and Tank Vehicle
C.Passenger, Hazardous Materials, and Doubles/Triples
D.Any CDL endorsement if the applicant passes the fee screening
Explanation: Federal rules limit CLP endorsements to Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Tank Vehicle (N). Alabama materials repeat that CLP holders may receive only those endorsements, with related restrictions when applicable.
4What minimum score is required to pass the Alabama CDL Passenger knowledge test under FMCSA standards?
A.80 percent correct
B.70 percent correct
C.A simple majority of questions correct
D.No score if the applicant completed ELDT
Explanation: 49 CFR 383.135 requires driver applicants to correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on each CDL knowledge test. Training does not remove the need to meet the required passing score.
5What does 49 CFR 383.117 say the Passenger endorsement knowledge test must cover?
A.Passenger loading, emergency exits, emergencies, railroad crossings, drawbridges, braking, and operating practices
B.Only Alabama vehicle registration, license plates, and tax rules
C.Only engine repair, diesel fuel systems, and fleet maintenance records
D.Only school-bus loading of children and stop-arm use
Explanation: The federal passenger endorsement knowledge topics include loading and unloading passengers, emergency exits, emergency responses, railroad crossings, drawbridges, braking, and other operating practices. School bus loading is a related but separate endorsement area.
6Which fee is listed by ALEA for CDL or CDL learner license applicants taking the required tests?
A.$25 testing fee
B.$5 testing fee
C.$100 passenger endorsement fee
D.No testing fee for any CDL applicant
Explanation: ALEA lists a $25 testing fee for CDL or CDL learner license applicants. The $5 testing fee on the same page applies to regular driver or learner license transactions, not the CDL applicant line.
7What does 49 CFR 383.133 require states to use when developing CDL knowledge tests?
A.FMCSA pre-approved pools of test questions for each vehicle group and endorsement
B.Questions written only by the local examiner on test day
C.A single national test that never changes question order
D.Practice questions from commercial test-prep websites
Explanation: Federal test-method rules require states to use FMCSA pre-approved question pools when developing CDL knowledge tests. The rule also addresses test reliability, difficulty, test versions, and prescribed knowledge areas.
8If an Alabama CLP holder has a Passenger endorsement, what restriction is normally attached to that CLP?
A.No passengers in a CMV bus
B.No driving any empty bus
C.No using mirrors while training
D.No operating a bus with fewer than 16 seats
Explanation: Alabama manual materials state that a CLP issued with a Passenger endorsement must also contain a no-passengers-in-a-CMV-bus restriction. Limited training or official testing personnel are treated differently, but ordinary passengers are not allowed on that CLP operation.
9Which Alabama fee is listed for purchasing a commercial learner license?
A.$36.25
B.$25.00
C.$66.25
D.$56.25
Explanation: ALEA lists $36.25 to purchase a commercial learner license. The same fee page separately lists the $25 testing fee and different purchase prices for Class A, B, and C CDL licenses.
10An applicant takes the Passenger skills test in a Group C passenger vehicle. What passenger-vehicle restriction should the applicant expect if issued a CDL?
A.A restriction against operating Group A and Group B passenger vehicles
B.No restriction because any passenger skills test covers all classes
C.A restriction against operating only vehicles with air brakes
D.A restriction that allows only school buses
Explanation: The passenger skills test must be taken in a representative vehicle for the class of passenger vehicle the driver wants to operate. Testing in a Group C passenger vehicle can lead to a restriction against Group A and Group B passenger vehicles.

About the AL CDL Passenger Exam

The Alabama CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test is the ALEA knowledge test for applicants who need the Passenger (P) endorsement to operate passenger-carrying commercial vehicles. Federal rules require passenger applicants to demonstrate knowledge of loading and unloading passengers, emergency exits including push-out windows, fire and unruly-passenger response, railroad crossings, drawbridges, braking procedures, and other safe operating practices. A Passenger endorsement also requires a skills test in a representative passenger vehicle for the class of CDL sought.

Assessment

ALEA-administered CDL Passenger Vehicles endorsement knowledge test covering passenger-specific operating knowledge, plus a required skills test in a representative passenger vehicle for the CDL class sought.

Time Limit

Not published by ALEA for the passenger endorsement knowledge test

Passing Score

80% or higher on the knowledge test

Exam Fee

$25 CDL testing fee; $36.25 commercial learner license; $66.25 Class A, $56.25 Class B, or $36.25 Class C license purchase fee when issued (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), under FMCSA CDL standards)

AL CDL Passenger Exam Content Outline

High

Passenger Loading and Trip Start

Clear aisles and doorways, secure baggage and freight, standee line rules, passenger announcements, and safe boarding and exiting.

High

Passenger Vehicle Inspection

Bus system checks, emergency equipment, access panels, interior handholds and seats, emergency exits, roof hatches, and after-trip reports.

High

Emergency Response and Passenger Management

Emergency exits and push-out windows, fires, medical emergencies, evacuations, unruly riders, disruptive-passenger discharge safety, and passenger supervision.

Medium

Railroad Crossings and Drawbridges

Railroad stop distances, looking and listening, multiple tracks, manual-transmission crossing procedure, drawbridge stops, and traffic-control exceptions.

Medium

Braking, Curves, and On-Road Operation

Smooth starts and stops, curve speed and rollover prevention, bus-stop merging, intersection caution, clearance, mirror use, and brake-door interlock limits.

How to Pass the AL CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80% or higher on the knowledge test
  • Assessment: ALEA-administered CDL Passenger Vehicles endorsement knowledge test covering passenger-specific operating knowledge, plus a required skills test in a representative passenger vehicle for the CDL class sought.
  • Time limit: Not published by ALEA for the passenger endorsement knowledge test
  • Exam fee: $25 CDL testing fee; $36.25 commercial learner license; $66.25 Class A, $56.25 Class B, or $36.25 Class C license purchase fee when issued

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 228 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AL CDL Passenger Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read Alabama CDL Manual Section 4 closely; many Passenger endorsement questions come from short safety rules that are easy to confuse.
2Memorize exact numbers for passenger buses, including 15 to 50 feet at railroad crossings, at least 50 feet at uncontrolled drawbridges, 80% passing score, and hazardous-material quantity limits.
3Practice scenario questions about disruptive passengers, blocked aisles, emergency exits, and leaving bus stops because they test judgment, not just definitions.
4If the passenger vehicle has air brakes, review the air brakes knowledge material and confirm which skills-test vehicle class you need to avoid unwanted passenger restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Alabama CDL Passenger endorsement test?

ALEA does not publish a fixed public question count for the Passenger endorsement knowledge test. FMCSA rules require state CDL tests to use pre-approved question pools and prescribed knowledge areas, and this practice set provides 100 study questions.

What score do I need to pass the Alabama CDL Passenger knowledge test?

Federal CDL rules require at least 80% correct on each knowledge test. Alabama administers CDL testing under those FMCSA standards.

What should I study for the Alabama Passenger endorsement?

Study the Alabama CDL Manual, especially Section 4, Transporting Passengers Safely, and the related safe-driving material. Focus on bus inspection, loading, standees, baggage, emergency exits, fires, unruly passengers, railroad crossings, drawbridges, braking, and safe bus operation.

Does the Passenger endorsement require a skills test?

Yes. FMCSA rules require Passenger endorsement applicants to pass both a knowledge test and a skills test in a representative passenger vehicle for the vehicle class sought.

What ALEA fees should Alabama CDL Passenger applicants expect?

ALEA lists a $25 CDL testing fee, a $36.25 commercial learner license fee, and class license purchase fees of $66.25 for Class A, $56.25 for Class B, and $36.25 for Class C when issued. A $20 skills test fee applies when upgrading a license or for first-time applicants by appointment.