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Key Facts: Delaware CDL Passenger Exam

80%

Minimum passing score under FMCSA standards

49 CFR 383.135

16+

Passenger capacity threshold including the driver

Delaware DMV / 49 CFR 383.5

15 to 50 ft

Mandatory stopping distance at railroad grade crossings

Delaware CDL Manual Section 4

50 ft

Minimum stopping distance before drawbridges without signals

Delaware CDL Manual Section 4

14 days

Minimum CLP hold period before CDL skills testing

Delaware DMV CDL page

$10

Delaware CDL endorsement fee

Delaware DMV fee schedule

Delaware CDL drivers of qualifying passenger vehicles need the Passenger (P) endorsement. Delaware DMV offers walk-in knowledge testing, with an 80% federal minimum passing standard, followed by the required passenger-vehicle skills test. Section 4 addresses inspection, passenger safety, baggage, hazardous-material restrictions, and railroad and drawbridge procedures.

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1Section 1 of the Delaware Commercial Driver's Manual says a Passenger (P) endorsement is needed to drive a vehicle with what design capacity?
A.16 or more passengers, not counting the driver
B.16 or more people, including the driver
C.10 or more people, when the trip is for hire
D.Any bus with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, whatever its seating
Explanation: The manual says drivers who wish to drive a vehicle with a design capacity of 16 or more people, including the driver, must add a passenger endorsement. The endorsement applies to buses in any class (A, B, or C).
2According to Section 4 of the Delaware manual, which manual sections does the Passenger endorsement knowledge test cover?
A.Section 4 only, because air brakes are checked during the skills test
B.Sections 4 and 10, since every bus driver must also know school bus rules
C.Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 if your bus has air brakes
D.Sections 1 and 4, with Section 2 tested only for Class A applicants
Explanation: Section 4 says that to get the passenger endorsement you must pass a knowledge test on Sections 2 and 4. If your bus has air brakes, you must also pass a knowledge test on Section 5, and you must pass the skills tests for your vehicle class.
3When Delaware issues a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with a Passenger (P) endorsement, which restriction must the permit also carry?
A.P - no passengers in a CMV bus
B.M - no Class A passenger vehicle
C.K - intrastate only
D.X - no cargo in a CMV tank vehicle
Explanation: Section 1 says that if a CLP is issued with a Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsement, it must also contain the P restriction: no passengers in a CMV bus. The restriction is lifted only after the driver passes the skills test and receives the CDL.
4A CLP holder with a P endorsement is practicing in a bus with an accompanying CDL driver. Who else may ride along?
A.Paying riders, if the accompanying CDL holder sits right behind the driver
B.Up to 15 riders, so the bus stays under the passenger endorsement threshold
C.Any adult who signs the carrier's training waiver before boarding
D.Test examiners, other trainees, and federal or state auditors and inspectors
Explanation: Under the P restriction, a CLP holder with a P endorsement may not operate a CMV carrying passengers other than federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying the CLP holder (49 CFR 383.25(a)(1)).
5How long must you hold your Delaware CLP before Delaware DMV will give you a CDL skills test?
A.At least 7 days
B.At least 14 full days
C.At least 30 calendar days
D.No minimum once entry-level driver training is complete
Explanation: The Delaware manual says you must hold your CLP for a minimum of 14 full days before you can take the CDL skills test, and the DMV CDL page says skills tests can be scheduled only after the CLP has been held at least 14 days.
6How long is a Delaware commercial learner's permit valid?
A.Six months, with one six-month extension available for a fee
B.Two years, matching the medical examiner's certificate
C.180 days, after which the knowledge tests must be retaken
D.One year, and it cannot be extended past one year from the original issue date
Explanation: Delaware DMV states that a CDL learner's permit is valid for one year and may not be issued or extended for a period exceeding one year from the issuance date of the original permit.
7Since February 7, 2022, what must a first-time Passenger (P) endorsement applicant in Delaware complete before taking the CDL skills test?
A.A Delaware DMV classroom course taught at a division facility
B.Entry-level driver training (theory and behind-the-wheel) from an FMCSA-registered provider
C.A defensive driving course approved by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety
D.Six months of supervised driving logged while holding the CLP
Explanation: Delaware DMV's ELDT page says that since February 7, 2022, no entry-level operator may take a skills test for a CDL A, CDL B, Passenger (P), or School Bus (S) endorsement without completing theory and behind-the-wheel training from a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.
8How does Delaware DMV give CDL knowledge tests, such as the Passenger endorsement test?
A.By appointment only, booked through a MyDMV account
B.Only at the Dover office, on any weekday except Wednesday
C.On a walk-in basis at any division facility
D.Through third-party testers that DMV has approved
Explanation: Delaware DMV's CDL page says all CDL knowledge tests are by walk-in only and can be completed at any division facility. Skills tests are different: they are by appointment only.
9You pass the passenger skills test in a bus that requires a Class B CDL. Which restriction will your Delaware CDL show?
A.N - no Class A and B passenger vehicle
B.O - no tractor-trailer CMV
C.E - no manual transmission
D.M - no Class A passenger vehicle
Explanation: Section 1 says that if an applicant for a passenger endorsement takes the skills test in a passenger vehicle requiring a Group B CDL, the CDL is issued with the M restriction: no Class A passenger vehicle.
10A Delaware driver's CDL carries a P endorsement and the N restriction. Which passenger vehicles may the driver operate?
A.Only passenger vehicles that require a Class C CDL
B.Class B and C buses, but not Class A buses
C.Any bus, as long as no more than 15 riders are aboard
D.Class A buses, but only on intrastate routes
Explanation: The N restriction (no Class A and B passenger vehicle) is added when the passenger skills test is taken in a vehicle requiring a Group C CDL. The driver may operate only passenger vehicles that require a Class C CDL.

About the Delaware CDL Passenger Exam

The Delaware CDL Passenger (P) endorsement applies to drivers of commercial vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. The qualification includes knowledge testing and passenger-vehicle skills testing. This independent English-language multiple-choice practice bank studies Section 4 and related general-knowledge topics; it does not reproduce the DMV test interface or substitute for vehicle inspection and driving practice.

Exam sponsor: Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Walk-in knowledge testing at Delaware DMV covers general CDL knowledge and Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely). The P endorsement also requires vehicle inspection, basic-control, and road skills testing in a representative passenger vehicle; first-time applicants are subject to federal ELDT requirements before the skills test.

Time Limit

No separate official time limit published by Delaware DMV or FMCSA for the Passenger endorsement knowledge test

Passing Score

At least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test under FMCSA standards

Exam / Certification Fees

$10 commercial learner permit fee; $55 CDL issuance fee; $10 to add an endorsement after CDL issuance; no separate passenger knowledge-test fee is published

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Licensing & Regulatory Framework

Delaware and Federal P Endorsement Rules

Passenger vehicle definition (16+ persons including the driver), CLP passenger restriction, ELDT requirements, 14-day CLP hold, and federal 80% passing standard.

Delaware CDL Manual Section 4.1

Vehicle Inspection for Passenger Buses

Pre-trip inspection of passenger vehicles: emergency exits, roof hatches, signaling devices, handrails, passenger seats, tires, mirrors, brakes, and emergency equipment.

Delaware CDL Manual Section 4.2

Loading, Baggage, and Hazardous Materials

Aisle clearance, baggage securement, standee line rules behind the driver's seat, prohibited hazardous materials, and allowable limited hazmat on buses.

Delaware CDL Manual Section 4.3 & 4.4

Passenger Management and Emergencies

Safe boarding and disembarking, unruly passenger procedures, emergency evacuation, post-crash safety, step-down warnings, and interior mirror scanning.

Delaware CDL Manual Section 4.3

On-Road Driving and Railroad Crossings

Speed control on curves, overhead clearance, merging, mandatory railroad grade crossing stops (15 to 50 feet), drawbridge stopping rules, and fueling restrictions.

Preparing for the Delaware CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test under FMCSA standards
  • Assessment: Walk-in knowledge testing at Delaware DMV covers general CDL knowledge and Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely). The P endorsement also requires vehicle inspection, basic-control, and road skills testing in a representative passenger vehicle; first-time applicants are subject to federal ELDT requirements before the skills test.
  • Time limit: No separate official time limit published by Delaware DMV or FMCSA for the Passenger endorsement knowledge test
  • Exam / certification fees: $10 commercial learner permit fee; $55 CDL issuance fee; $10 to add an endorsement after CDL issuance; no separate passenger knowledge-test fee is published Official sources

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Delaware CDL Passenger: Suggested Study Strategy

1Thoroughly review Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely) in the Delaware Commercial Driver License Manual.
2Memorize the mandatory stop distances: stop between 15 and 50 feet at railroad crossings, and at least 50 feet before the draw of a drawbridge.
3Understand standee line regulations: no passenger may stand forward of the standee line or the rear of the driver's seat while the bus is in motion.
4Know prohibited hazardous materials on passenger buses, including poison gas, tear gas, and bulk explosives.
5Learn bus pre-trip inspection items, focusing on emergency exits, roof hatches, passenger buzzers, handholds, and emergency equipment.
6Practice scanning the interior passenger mirror frequently while keeping primary focus on traffic and road conditions ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs the Passenger (P) endorsement in Delaware?

Any commercial driver operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver, must hold a Delaware CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement.

What is the passing score for the Delaware CDL Passenger test?

Under FMCSA standard 49 CFR 383.135, all CDL knowledge tests, including endorsement tests, require a minimum passing score of 80%.

Can a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) holder transport passengers in Delaware?

No. Under federal and Delaware regulations, a CLP holder with a Passenger endorsement is prohibited from operating a passenger commercial motor vehicle with passengers aboard, except for authorized inspectors, examiners, other trainees, and the accompanying licensed CDL holder.

What are the railroad crossing rules for passenger buses in Delaware?

At crossings where a stop is required, passenger-bus drivers stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, look and listen in both directions, and proceed only when safe. The current manual lists limited exceptions, including crossings controlled by a police officer or a green traffic signal.

What hazardous materials are prohibited on a passenger bus?

The manual prohibits materials such as Division 2.3 poison gas, liquid Class 6 poisons, tear gas, and radioactive Yellow III material, subject to its stated medical-supply exception. Only specifically permitted materials and quantities may be carried; verify current hazardous-material rules rather than relying on obsolete package markings.

Where are Delaware CDL knowledge tests taken?

Delaware DMV conducts CDL knowledge tests on a walk-in basis at Delaware DMV division facilities in Wilmington, Delaware City, Dover, and Georgetown.