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Key Facts: ME CDL Passenger Exam

80%

Passing score required on each CDL knowledge test

49 CFR 383.135

Sections 2 and 4

Maine CDL Manual sections the Passenger knowledge test covers

Maine CDL Manual, Section 4

15 to 50 ft

Distance from the nearest rail where a bus must stop at a railroad crossing

Maine CDL Manual, Section 4.3.5

500 lbs

Maximum allowed hazardous materials on a bus, with no more than 100 pounds of any one class

Maine CDL Manual, Section 4.2.2

$20

Maine BMV fee for each CDL endorsement

Maine BMV Drivers License and Examination Fees

Maine's CDL Passenger (P) knowledge test requires 80% to pass; the BMV does not publish its question count or time limit. It covers Sections 2 and 4 of the Maine CDL Manual. Key points: buses stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail, no more than 500 pounds of allowed hazardous materials (100 pounds per class), riders stay behind the standee line, and you must be 21 to operate a bus.

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1Under the Maine Commercial Driver License Manual, which vehicles require the Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.Any vehicle used to carry paying passengers, including taxis and vans
B.Vehicles designed to carry more than 8 passengers, not counting the driver
C.Vehicles designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver
D.Only buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
Explanation: The introduction to Maine's CDL Manual says the P endorsement is for operating passenger vehicles designed to transport over 15 passengers, including the driver. A CDL is needed for any vehicle designed to carry more than 15 passengers including the driver, whatever its weight.
2The Maine CDL Manual says the Passenger endorsement knowledge test is based on which manual sections?
A.Sections 2 (Driving Safely) and 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely)
B.Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely) only
C.Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely) and Section 10 (School Buses)
D.Section 1 (Introduction) and Section 4
Explanation: Section 4 of Maine's manual states 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. Expect general driving-safety material as well as passenger rules.
3You will drive an air-braked motorcoach. Besides the Passenger test, which knowledge test does Section 4 say you must also pass?
A.Combination Vehicles (Section 6)
B.School Buses (Section 10)
C.Tank Vehicles (Section 8)
D.Air Brakes (Section 5)
Explanation: Section 4 says that if your bus has air brakes, you must also pass a knowledge test on Section 5. Under 29-A MRSA §1253(4), a driver who fails the air brake component, or tests in a vehicle without air brakes, is restricted from driving air-brake-equipped commercial vehicles.
4According to the introduction of the Maine CDL Manual, what is the minimum age to operate a bus as a commercial driver?
A.18
B.21
C.22
D.25
Explanation: Maine's manual states that you must be 21 years of age to operate a bus or carry hazardous materials. It also tells drivers to check with the Department of Public Safety's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit about any other operating limits.
5A Maine applicant qualifies for the School Bus (S) endorsement in a bus designed to carry more than 15 passengers. What happens with the Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.It is also awarded, with no additional fee or further examination
B.It requires a separate Passenger knowledge test and fee
C.It can be added only after one year of school bus driving
D.It cannot be held together with a school bus endorsement
Explanation: Maine's manual says successful qualification for the S endorsement will also earn the P endorsement without an additional fee or further examination. The passenger endorsement is built into the school bus knowledge test.
6In what vehicle must a Maine applicant take the skills test for the Passenger endorsement?
A.Any Class B truck, because the maneuvers are the same
B.A passenger car, since only the knowledge test is endorsement-specific
C.A vehicle representative of the type of bus the driver operates or expects to operate
D.A school bus, whatever type of bus the driver will actually operate
Explanation: The Maine manual says the P skills test must be completed in a vehicle representative of the type the driver operates or expects to operate. Maine's skills-test addendum adds that a Class A or B operator may not get the endorsement until the skills test has been completed in a passenger vehicle (bus).
7A Maine Class A CDL holder adds the Passenger endorsement but takes the passenger skills test in a bus that requires only a Class B CDL. Which restriction applies?
A.N – No Class A and B passenger vehicle
B.M – No Class A passenger vehicle
C.P – No passengers in CMV bus
D.K – CDL intrastate only
Explanation: Under 49 CFR 383.95(e), a passenger skills test taken in a vehicle requiring a Group B CDL restricts the driver from passenger vehicles requiring a Group A CDL. Maine's restriction code list shows this as M: No Class A passenger vehicle.
8While practicing on a Maine commercial learner's permit (CLP) with a P endorsement, who may ride on the bus?
A.Paying passengers, as long as a fully licensed CDL holder sits beside the learner the whole time
B.Up to 15 passengers on routes outside urban areas
C.Any passengers, if the bus is not in interstate service
D.Only auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the accompanying CDL holder
Explanation: Under 49 CFR 383.25(a)(5)(i), a CLP holder with a P endorsement may not operate a CMV carrying passengers other than federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying them. Maine's code list includes restriction P: No passengers in CMV bus.
9Maine books your bus skills test as a separate appointment from your knowledge tests, partly to meet a federal waiting period. How long after the CLP is first issued must you wait?
A.7 days
B.10 days
C.14 days
D.30 days
Explanation: Federal rule 49 CFR 383.25(e) makes a CLP holder ineligible for the skills test in the first 14 days after initial issuance. Maine's manual notes that the separate skills-test appointment fulfills this federal 14-day waiting period.
10A Maine learner's permit holder is practicing in a bus. Which requirement must the accompanying licensed operator meet under the Maine CDL Manual?
A.Be at least 20 years old, have held a license for one year, and hold the matching class and endorsements
B.Be at least 22, have held a valid license for two years, and hold the matching class and endorsements
C.Be at least 25 and hold a commercial driving instructor certificate
D.Be at least 18 and hold a license of any class
Explanation: Maine's manual says the accompanying operator must hold a valid license with the corresponding class and endorsements for the vehicle, must have held a valid license for two years, and must be at least 20 years old, or at least 22 if the vehicle being driven is a bus or school bus.

About the ME CDL Passenger Exam

The Maine CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test is the knowledge test for the P endorsement, which Maine requires to drive a vehicle designed to transport more than 15 passengers including the driver. Maine's CDL Manual says the test covers Section 2 (Driving Safely) and Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely). Independent practice by OpenExamPrep covers both sections, the bus items in the Section 11 Vehicle Inspection, and Maine's passenger endorsement rules. These multiple-choice questions are a study aid; they do not replace the skills test in a representative bus.

Exam sponsor: Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A multiple-choice knowledge test, scheduled through the BMV CDL Examination Section, followed by a skills test in a bus representative of the type you will drive: vehicle inspection (the new Vehicle Inspection standard applies from November 1, 2026), basic control skills with a bus turnaround in place of the alley dock, and an on-road test.

Time Limit

Not published by Maine BMV

Passing Score

80% on each CDL knowledge test

Exam / Certification Fees

$20 per endorsement; the Class A, B, or C CDL examination is $70 (Maine BMV fee table)

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Manual introduction and Section 1 (official weight not published)

Maine Passenger Endorsement Rules

Who needs the P endorsement, the age-21 bus rule, learner's permit rules, ELDT, the M and N restrictions, the bus turnaround, and the interpreter ban.

Manual Sections 2.1, 4.1, and 11 (official weight not published)

Bus Vehicle Inspection

Previous inspection reports, front tire rules, emergency equipment, exits and roof hatches, seats, lifts, passenger mirrors, steering play, suspension, and brake checks.

Manual Section 4.2 (official weight not published)

Loading and Trip Start

Baggage and aisle rules, forbidden and allowed hazardous materials, the 500-pound and 100-pound limits, the standee line, and destination announcements.

Manual Section 4.3 (official weight not published)

On the Road with Passengers

Rider supervision, disruptive riders, common bus accidents, speed on curves, railroad crossings (15 to 50 feet), and drawbridges.

Manual Sections 4.4 to 4.6 (official weight not published)

After-Trip Inspection and Prohibited Practices

End-of-shift reports, fueling and towing rules, distraction, and the brake-door interlock.

Manual Section 2 (official weight not published)

Driving Safely for Bus Drivers

Following distance, seeing ahead, warning devices, stopping distance, winter and night driving, downgrades, emergencies, skids, fires, phones, and alcohol.

Preparing for the ME CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80% on each CDL knowledge test
  • Assessment: A multiple-choice knowledge test, scheduled through the BMV CDL Examination Section, followed by a skills test in a bus representative of the type you will drive: vehicle inspection (the new Vehicle Inspection standard applies from November 1, 2026), basic control skills with a bus turnaround in place of the alley dock, and an on-road test.
  • Time limit: Not published by Maine BMV
  • Exam / certification fees: $20 per endorsement; the Class A, B, or C CDL examination is $70 (Maine BMV fee table) Official sources

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ME CDL Passenger: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Section 2 (Driving Safely) as well as Section 4: Maine's manual names both sections for the Passenger test.
2Memorize the bus hazardous materials rules: never Division 2.3 poison gas, liquid Class 6 poison, tear gas, or labeled radioactive materials where people ride, and no more than 500 pounds of allowed materials with no more than 100 pounds of any one class.
3Practice the following-distance rule with bus lengths: one second per 10 feet below 40 mph, plus one second above 40 mph.
4Know the bus-specific Vehicle Inspection items in Section 11: entry door and lift, emergency exits, passenger seating, and passenger mirrors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Maine BMV does not publish a question count or time limit for the Passenger knowledge test. Federal rules require at least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test.

What does the Maine CDL Passenger test cover?

Section 4 of the Maine CDL Manual says the passenger endorsement knowledge test is on Sections 2 (Driving Safely) and 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely). If your bus has air brakes, you must also pass the Air Brakes knowledge test on Section 5.

Who needs a Passenger (P) endorsement in Maine?

Maine's CDL Manual says the P endorsement is for operating passenger vehicles designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver. The manual also says you must be 21 years old to operate a bus.

How much does the Maine CDL Passenger endorsement cost?

The Maine BMV fee table lists $20 for each endorsement. The Class A, B, or C CDL examination is $70, and a 5-year commercial license is $34 under age 65 ($59 for REAL ID).

Do I need Entry-Level Driver Training for the Maine P endorsement?

Yes. Maine BMV says ELDT is required for a Class A or B CDL, or a P, S, or H endorsement. Training must come from a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry.

What skills test do Maine Passenger applicants take?

You take the vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road test in a bus representative of the type you will drive. Under Maine's skills-test addendum, in effect until September 1, 2027, passenger and school bus applicants do a bus turnaround instead of the alley dock.

Can I use an interpreter on the Maine CDL Passenger test?

No. Maine's CDL Manual says federal regulations prohibit interpreters on CDL knowledge exams, and federal rules require CDL skills tests to be conducted in English. Maine does not publish which languages its CDL knowledge tests are offered in. This practice bank is written in English.