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Key Facts: MS CDL Passenger Exam
80%
Passing score required under 49 CFR 383.135
FMCSA CDL Standards
16+
Persons vehicle is designed to carry to require P endorsement
Mississippi CDL Manual Section 4
15 to 50 ft
Required stopping distance at railroad grade crossings
Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-1011
$16
Mississippi CDL learner's permit fee
Mississippi DPS Driver Service Fees
The Mississippi CDL Passenger (P) knowledge test covers Sections 2 and 4 of the Mississippi CDL Manual, and federal rules (49 CFR 383.135) require at least 80% on each CDL knowledge test. Mississippi DPS lists a $16 CDL learner's permit valid 6 months, a $55 5-year CDL, and $5 per endorsement. Key rules include no riders forward of the standee line, a 100-pound-per-class and 500-pound total limit on allowed hazardous materials, and a railroad stop 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail (Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-1011).
Sample MS CDL Passenger Practice Questions
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1Which vehicle requires a Mississippi commercial driver to hold a Passenger (P) endorsement?
2Which parts of the Mississippi CDL Manual does the Passenger endorsement knowledge test cover?
3A Mississippi commercial learner's permit (CLP) is issued with a Passenger (P) endorsement. Who may ride in the bus while the CLP holder drives?
4An applicant passes the Passenger endorsement skills test in a bus that requires only a Class C CDL. Which restriction must go on the CDL?
5An applicant takes the Passenger skills test in a bus with hydraulic brakes and never takes the air brake knowledge test. Which restriction applies?
6Mississippi DPS enforces the federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule. Which applicant must complete ELDT from a provider on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry before testing?
7In what order are the three parts of the CDL skills test taken for a Passenger endorsement?
8Mississippi Code § 63-3-1011 covers drivers of motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire. Where must such a driver stop before crossing railroad tracks at grade?
9Under Mississippi Code § 63-3-1011, when may the driver of a bus carrying passengers for hire cross railroad tracks without first stopping?
10While stopped at a railroad crossing, what does Mississippi Code § 63-3-1011 tell a passenger-for-hire driver to look and listen for?
About the MS CDL Passenger Exam
The Mississippi CDL Passenger Endorsement Test is the knowledge test drivers take to add the Passenger (P) endorsement for vehicles designed to carry 16 or more persons, including the driver. Mississippi DPS gives it at driver license stations, and the Mississippi CDL Manual says it covers Sections 2 and 4 (and Section 5 if the bus has air brakes). Independent practice by OpenExamPrep covers bus inspection, baggage and hazardous materials limits, the standee line, rider supervision, railroad crossings under Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-1011, drawbridges, after-trip reports, and prohibited practices. These multiple-choice questions are a study aid, not an official-format simulation, and they do not replace the skills test.
Exam sponsor: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
A multiple-choice knowledge test administered by Mississippi DPS driver license stations covering Sections 2 and 4 of the Mississippi CDL Manual, followed by a three-part commercial skills test in a representative passenger vehicle: pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control skills, and on-road driving.
Time Limit
Not published by Mississippi DPS
Passing Score
80% on each CDL knowledge test
Exam / Certification Fees
$16 CDL learner's permit valid 6 months; $55 CDL 5-year license; $5 endorsements
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Mississippi DPS New Commercial Driver License
- Mississippi Commercial Driver's License Manual PDF
- Mississippi DPS Driver Service Fees
- Mississippi Driver Service Bureau Commercial Portal
- FMCSA CDL Passenger Endorsement Standard (49 CFR 383.117)
- Mississippi Code § 63-3-1011 - Vehicles Carrying Passengers for Hire to Stop at Railroad Crossings
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.
Passenger Endorsement and Licensing
Who needs a P endorsement (vehicles designed for 16 or more persons, including the driver), the CLP P restriction, the M, N, and L restrictions, ELDT, skills test order, and Mississippi's 15-to-50-foot railroad stop rule for vehicles carrying passengers for hire.
Bus Vehicle Inspection
The previous driver's report, front tires (4/32 inch, no recaps), emergency equipment, interior handholds, floor covering, signaling devices and exit handles, emergency exits and roof hatches, the driver's seat belt, and brake checks.
Loading and Trip Start
Carry-on baggage, hazardous materials buses may and may never carry (100 pounds of any one class, 500 pounds total), the standee line, stop announcements, and charter boarding.
On the Road with Passengers
Rider supervision, disruptive riders, common bus accidents, speed on curves, railroad crossings (stop 15 to 50 feet from the rail), and drawbridges (stop at least 50 feet before the draw).
After-Trip Inspection and Prohibited Practices
After-trip reports, rider damage, fueling with riders aboard, distraction, towing a disabled bus with riders aboard, and brake-door interlocks.
Driving Safely for Bus Drivers
Stopping distance, wet roads and hydroplaning, following distance, mirrors, turns and backing, railroad crossings, night driving, downgrades, tire failure, skids, and vehicle fires.
Preparing for the MS CDL Passenger Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80% on each CDL knowledge test
- Assessment: A multiple-choice knowledge test administered by Mississippi DPS driver license stations covering Sections 2 and 4 of the Mississippi CDL Manual, followed by a three-part commercial skills test in a representative passenger vehicle: pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control skills, and on-road driving.
- Time limit: Not published by Mississippi DPS
- Exam / certification fees: $16 CDL learner's permit valid 6 months; $55 CDL 5-year license; $5 endorsements Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who must hold a Passenger (P) endorsement in Mississippi?
Any driver operating a commercial motor vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver, must hold a Commercial Driver License with a Passenger endorsement in Mississippi.
What sections of the Mississippi CDL Manual are tested?
The Passenger endorsement written exam covers Section 2 (Driving Safely) and Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely). If the bus has air brakes, Section 5 (Air Brakes) must also be passed to operate without an air brake restriction.
What is the minimum passing score on the Mississippi CDL Passenger test?
Under FMCSA regulations (49 CFR 383.135), all CDL knowledge tests require a score of at least 80% to pass.
What are the railroad crossing rules for passenger buses in Mississippi?
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-1011 and Section 4.3.5 of the Mississippi CDL Manual, drivers of vehicles carrying passengers for hire must stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. They must look and listen in both directions for trains and rail maintenance vehicles and not proceed until it is safe. Never change gears while crossing the tracks.
Can commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders carry passengers?
No, with narrow exceptions. A CLP issued with a P endorsement must carry the P restriction, so the holder may not carry passengers other than Federal/State auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the accompanying CDL holder (49 CFR 383.25).
What hazardous materials are prohibited on passenger buses?
Section 4.2.2 of the Mississippi CDL Manual says buses must never carry Division 2.3 poison gas, liquid Class 6 poison, tear gas, or irritating material. Also banned are more than 100 pounds of solid Class 6 poisons, explosives or labeled radioactive materials in the space occupied by people (small-arms ammunition excepted), and more than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials or 100 pounds of any one class.
Are these practice questions the same as the official Mississippi test?
No. This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep built from the Mississippi CDL Manual and Mississippi law. It is a multiple-choice study aid, not a copy or simulation of the official DPS test, and it does not replace the skills test.