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Key Facts: Idaho CDL Passenger Exam

80%

Federal minimum correct score for each CDL knowledge test

49 CFR 383.135

$5

Idaho fee for each CDL knowledge-test attempt

ITD CDL fee schedule

14 days

Minimum CLP holding period before skills testing

ITD Ten Steps

1 year

Idaho validity of passed knowledge results and the CLP

ITD Ten Steps

Not published

Current official Passenger knowledge-test item count and time limit

ITD public CDL sources reviewed 2026-10-03

Study Idaho CDL Manual Sections 2 and 4, the state CDL process, Passenger restrictions, and the required three-part skills test. ITD charges $5 per knowledge-test attempt and publishes an 80% federal knowledge-test standard, but not a current Passenger item count or time limit.

Sample Idaho CDL Passenger Practice Questions

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1An Idaho city operates a shuttle designed for 20 people, including the driver, with a GVWR of 15,000 pounds. Which credential does its driver need?
A.A Class B CDL without an endorsement
B.A Class C CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement
C.A Class D license with a bus permit
D.A Class A CDL with a Tank (N) endorsement
Explanation: A vehicle designed for 16 or more people, including the driver, requires a CDL with a Passenger endorsement. Because this shuttle is below the Class A and Class B weight thresholds, it is a Class C commercial vehicle.
2What does restriction P mean on an Idaho commercial learner's permit with a Passenger endorsement?
A.No ordinary passengers; only specified auditors, examiners, trainees, and the accompanying CDL holder
B.Ordinary passengers are allowed within Idaho when the permit holder is accompanied by a qualified CDL holder
C.The permit holder may carry up to 15 passengers
D.The permit holder may operate only a Class B bus
Explanation: Restriction P prevents a CLP holder from carrying ordinary passengers while practicing. The limited exceptions cover federal or state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the qualified CDL holder accompanying the permit holder.
3An Idaho applicant with a Class A CDL takes the passenger skills test in a Class B bus. Which passenger-vehicle restriction must be added?
A.Restriction N, barring Class A and Class B passenger vehicles
B.Restriction L, barring air-brake-equipped vehicles
C.Restriction M, barring Class A passenger vehicles
D.Restriction P, barring all passenger vehicles
Explanation: A passenger applicant who tests in a Group B passenger vehicle receives restriction M, which bars Group A passenger vehicles. The restriction reflects the class of passenger vehicle used for the skills test, not the applicant's underlying CDL class alone.
4An applicant fails an Idaho CDL endorsement knowledge test on Monday. What does current ITD guidance say about the next attempt?
A.The applicant may retest immediately at no charge
B.The applicant must wait 30 calendar days
C.The applicant must buy a new $29 CLP and repeat every previously passed knowledge test before retesting
D.The applicant may retest after three days and must pay another $5 test fee
Explanation: ITD charges $5 for each CDL knowledge or endorsement knowledge test. Its current CDL guide says a failed applicant may retest in three days and must pay another $5; it does not say three business days.
5Which applicant meets Idaho's basic age and prior-driving requirements for an intrastate CDL?
A.An 18-year-old with at least one year of licensed driving experience
B.A 17-year-old who completed driver education
C.An 18-year-old who has never held any driver license
D.A 21-year-old with six months of licensed driving experience
Explanation: Idaho requires a CDL applicant to be at least 18 and to have at least one year of licensed driving experience. A driver younger than 21 is limited to intrastate operation through restriction K.
6A first-time Passenger endorsement applicant has passed the required knowledge tests. What must occur before the Idaho passenger skills test?
A.Only a four-hour classroom course is required
B.The applicant may test immediately if an endorsed CDL holder brings an eligible passenger vehicle
C.The applicant must hold a Class D permit for six months
D.The applicant must complete applicable ELDT and hold the CLP for at least 14 days
Explanation: A first-time Passenger endorsement applicant must complete the applicable Entry-Level Driver Training from a registered provider before the skills test. Federal rules also require the applicant to hold the CLP for at least 14 days before skills testing.
7At a nonexempt railroad crossing, where does the Idaho CDL Manual direct a bus driver to stop?
A.With the front bumper directly over the first rail
B.Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail
C.At least 100 feet from the nearest rail
D.Only at the painted stop line, regardless of its distance from the rail
Explanation: The Idaho CDL Manual directs bus drivers to stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail at a nonexempt crossing. The driver must look and listen and proceed only when the crossing can be made safely.
8After an Idaho bus driver determines that a railroad crossing is clear, how should a manual-transmission bus cross the tracks?
A.Upshift on the first track to reduce engine noise
B.Coast in neutral after building enough speed so an engine stall cannot stop the bus on the tracks
C.Select a gear before crossing and do not shift while traversing the tracks
D.Downshift between each track to maintain traction
Explanation: Idaho Code section 49-649 requires the driver to cross in a gear that avoids any need to change gears while traversing the crossing. The driver must not manually shift gears on the tracks.
9How many Idaho driver-violation points are assigned for a conviction under Idaho Code section 49-649?
A.One point
B.Two points
C.Three points
D.Four points
Explanation: Idaho's official traffic-conviction point schedule assigns four points to a conviction under section 49-649. That section covers compliance with the stopping requirement at railroad grade crossings.
10What should an Idaho passenger-bus driver do at a drawbridge that has neither a traffic signal nor an attendant?
A.Stop at least 50 feet before the draw and verify that it is completely closed
B.Stop on the movable span for the best view
C.Proceed without slowing if no boat is visible
D.Sound the horn and stop 15 feet from the span
Explanation: The passenger-vehicle section of the Idaho CDL Manual requires a stop at least 50 feet before the draw of a drawbridge without a signal or attendant. The driver must confirm that the draw is completely closed before crossing.

About the Idaho CDL Passenger Exam

Idaho requires both knowledge and practical skills testing for the Passenger (P) endorsement. This independent English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep focuses on Idaho process, state railroad rules, and Passenger topics from the current Idaho CDL Manual; it is not an official translation or test simulation and does not replace hands-on skills practice.

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

Assessment

Applicants take the required CDL knowledge tests, including Passenger content from Sections 2 and 4, then complete vehicle inspection, basic control, and on-road skills segments in a representative passenger vehicle. Air Brakes testing applies when the vehicle uses air brakes.

Time Limit

ITD does not publish a Passenger knowledge-test time limit

Passing Score

At least 80% correct on each knowledge test; standardized skills scoring

Exam / Certification Fees

$5 each knowledge test; $29 CLP; $200 skills test; $40 four-year or $60 eight-year CDL

Exam sponsor website

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

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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.

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Idaho CDL Process and Restrictions

Eligibility, fees, CLP and ELDT steps, and restrictions P, M and N.

Manual Sections 2 and 4

Passenger Vehicle Knowledge

Inspection, loading, passenger safety, emergency procedures, crossings, drawbridges, and prohibited practices.

Manual Sections 11 to 13

Practical Skills

Vehicle inspection, basic control, and on-road skills in a representative passenger vehicle.

Preparing for the Idaho CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 80% correct on each knowledge test; standardized skills scoring
  • Assessment: Applicants take the required CDL knowledge tests, including Passenger content from Sections 2 and 4, then complete vehicle inspection, basic control, and on-road skills segments in a representative passenger vehicle. Air Brakes testing applies when the vehicle uses air brakes.
  • Time limit: ITD does not publish a Passenger knowledge-test time limit
  • Exam / certification fees: $5 each knowledge test; $29 CLP; $200 skills test; $40 four-year or $60 eight-year CDL Official sources

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Idaho CDL Passenger: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Sections 2 and 4 and the passenger-specific material in the Idaho CDL Manual.
2Separate Idaho administrative rules and fees from the shared federal Passenger knowledge scope.
3Practice the inspection and driving skills in the same passenger-vehicle group sought on the CDL.
4Use the national Passenger questions for shared knowledge and this Idaho supplement for state-specific process and law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Idaho publish the number of Passenger knowledge-test questions?

No current item count was found in ITD's public CDL page, current manual, or current CDL process guide. OpenExamPrep therefore does not state an official count.

What score is required on an Idaho CDL knowledge test?

Federal CDL rules require at least 80% correct on each knowledge test.

Does the Passenger endorsement require a skills test?

Yes. The applicant must test in a representative passenger vehicle, completing vehicle inspection, basic control, and on-road segments.

What language is used for CDL skills testing?

Federal rules require skills-test commands and responses in English. ITD's current public pages do not provide a current CDL knowledge-test language list, so applicants should confirm availability with ITD.