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ArticleCDL Passenger Endorsement Exam Guide 2026: P Endorsement Study Plan12 min read
2026 Statistics

Key Facts: NY CDL Passenger Exam

not-published

Official New York P endorsement item count

NY DMV/FMCSA cited sources

80%

Minimum CDL knowledge-test score

NY CDL-10 Section 1 / 49 CFR 383.135

$10

Initial CDL written-test application fee

NY DMV Get a Commercial Driver License

15+

Adult passengers excluding driver for a core NY P trigger

NY CDL-10 Section 4

9+

Stretch limousine threshold including driver

NY CDL-10 Section 4

New York Passenger endorsement applicants study CDL-10 Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 when air brakes apply, and must complete ELDT before first-time P skills testing. NY DMV publishes an 80% CDL knowledge-test passing score and a $10 initial written-test application fee, with $5 for another required written test not taken and passed at initial application. The cited NY DMV/FMCSA sources do not publish a fixed Passenger endorsement question count or time limit.

Sample NY CDL Passenger Practice Questions

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1Under New York CDL-10 Section 4, which vehicle generally requires a Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.A vehicle designed to transport 15 or more adult passengers, excluding the driver
B.Any vehicle carrying more than four paying passengers
C.Only a bus that crosses state lines
D.Only a vehicle with air brakes
Explanation: NY CDL-10 Section 4 says a Passenger endorsement is required for a vehicle designed to transport 15 or more adult passengers, excluding the driver. Interstate operation and air brakes may add other rules, but they are not the basic P endorsement trigger.
2What New York CDL manual section is the main passenger-vehicle study section for this endorsement?
A.Section 4, Transporting Passengers Safely
B.Section 6, Combination Vehicles
C.Section 9, Hazardous Materials
D.Section 13, School Bus Only
Explanation: New York directs bus driver and Passenger endorsement applicants to Section 4, Transporting Passengers Safely. Combination vehicles, hazardous materials, and school bus rules may matter for other credentials, but Section 4 is the passenger-vehicle core.
3How does New York describe the relationship between the School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements?
A.A school bus driver must already have P or apply for P and S at the same time
B.The S endorsement replaces the P endorsement
C.The P endorsement is needed only for charter buses, not school buses
D.The P endorsement is waived if the school district owns the bus
Explanation: NY DMV says school bus applicants must have a P endorsement before applying for S, or apply for P and S at the same time. School bus authority adds requirements; it does not replace the Passenger endorsement.
4What minimum score does New York CDL-10 list for passing each CDL knowledge test?
A.80%
B.60%
C.70%
D.100%
Explanation: NY CDL-10 states that each commercial driver knowledge test requires an 80% passing score. FMCSA's federal passing standard also requires at least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test.
5What does NY DMV publish as the CDL permit-test application fee for written knowledge and endorsement tests taken at the same time?
A.$10
B.$5
C.$40
D.$125
Explanation: NY DMV lists a $10 application fee for the CDL permit test process, and that fee allows the applicant to take all written knowledge and endorsement tests taken at the same time. The $40 amount is a road test fee, not the initial written-test application fee.
6What restriction appears on a New York CLP when the permit includes a P or S endorsement?
A.No passengers in a CMV bus
B.No driving during daylight
C.No driving below 45 mph
D.No use of mirrors
Explanation: NY DMV lists the P restriction on a Commercial Learner Permit as no passengers in a CMV bus when the permit includes a P or S endorsement. The restriction is tied to learner-permit operation, not to speed, daylight, or mirrors.
7When does New York require ELDT for a driver seeking a Passenger endorsement for the first time?
A.Before the CDL skills test for the Passenger endorsement
B.Only after the driver fails the written test twice
C.Only after the CDL is already issued
D.Only if the passenger vehicle is privately owned
Explanation: NY DMV states that an entry-level driver attempting a CDL skills test for a first-time Passenger endorsement must complete required ELDT first. The requirement is not triggered only by failed tests, post-issuance status, or private ownership.
8Under FMCSA rules, what testing is required for a Passenger endorsement?
A.Both knowledge and skills testing
B.Only a vision test
C.Only a hazardous materials test
D.No test if the driver has a Class D license
Explanation: FMCSA lists Passenger as an endorsement that requires knowledge and skills testing. A vision test, hazmat test, or ordinary non-CDL license does not replace the passenger endorsement tests.
9In New York CDL endorsement codes, what does the letter P represent?
A.Passenger Transport
B.Parking Brake
C.Private Vehicle
D.Permit Only
Explanation: NY CDL-10 lists P as Passenger Transport. Parking brake, private vehicle, and permit-only status are different concepts and are not the endorsement code meaning.
10Which transportation does NY CDL-10 specifically exclude from the Passenger endorsement requirement?
A.Transporting only members of your family for non-commercial purposes
B.Operating a charter bus for hire
C.Driving an Article 19-A bus
D.Driving a qualifying passenger vehicle over 26,000 pounds in commerce
Explanation: NY CDL-10 says the Passenger endorsement requirement does not apply when you transport only members of your family for non-commercial purposes. The other choices describe passenger operations that can require P under New York rules.

About the NY CDL Passenger Exam

The New York CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test is the NY DMV-administered CDL endorsement knowledge test for drivers who need Passenger (P) authority to operate qualifying passenger-carrying commercial vehicles, Article 19-A buses, certain passenger vehicles over 26,000 pounds, and stretch limousines modified for nine or more people including the driver. Tested content includes passenger vehicle inspection, emergency exits and windows, baggage and hazardous materials, standee lines, loading and trip starts, passenger supervision, fires and disruptive riders, railroad crossings, drawbridges, braking, curve speed, after-trip inspections, prohibited practices, and brake-door interlocks.

Assessment

New York Passenger endorsement applicants must pass a knowledge test on NY CDL-10 Sections 2 and 4, Section 5 if the passenger vehicle has air brakes, and the skills tests required for the vehicle class. Study content follows NY CDL-10 passenger material and FMCSA passenger endorsement standards in 49 CFR Part 383.

Time Limit

not-published; NY DMV and FMCSA do not publish a Passenger endorsement knowledge-test time limit in the cited sources.

Passing Score

80% minimum on each CDL knowledge test

Exam Fee

$10 CDL permit-test application fee covers written knowledge and endorsement tests taken at the same time; $5 for another required written test not taken and passed at initial application; $40 road test fee is separate. (New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) / FMCSA)

NY CDL Passenger Exam Content Outline

Licensing

New York and FMCSA Passenger Rules

Passenger endorsement triggers, school bus P/S relationship, CLP no-passenger restriction, ELDT timing, NY DMV fees, 80% passing score, and limited transit bus restriction context.

High

Passenger Vehicle Inspection

Previous driver reports, service and parking brakes, steering, lights, reflectors, tires, horn, wipers, mirrors, coupling devices, wheels, emergency equipment, access panels, handholds, seats, emergency exits, roof hatches, and seat belts.

High

Loading, Standees, Baggage, and Hazmat

Clear aisles and stairwells, safe boarding and unloading, carry-on baggage, emergency-exit access, standee line placement, hazard labels, allowed bus hazmat, forbidden materials, and quantity limits.

Medium

Passenger Management and Emergencies

Trip-start rules, stop announcements, step-down warnings, interior scanning, rules for riders, fires, refueling restrictions, disabled buses, and drunk or disruptive passengers.

Medium

Crossings, Drawbridges, Braking, and Safe Operation

Railroad crossing stop distances and exceptions, multiple tracks, manual-transmission crossing procedure, drawbridge stops and exceptions, bus stop merging, curve speed, smooth braking, after-trip reports, and brake-door interlocks.

How to Pass the NY CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80% minimum on each CDL knowledge test
  • Assessment: New York Passenger endorsement applicants must pass a knowledge test on NY CDL-10 Sections 2 and 4, Section 5 if the passenger vehicle has air brakes, and the skills tests required for the vehicle class. Study content follows NY CDL-10 passenger material and FMCSA passenger endorsement standards in 49 CFR Part 383.
  • Time limit: not-published; NY DMV and FMCSA do not publish a Passenger endorsement knowledge-test time limit in the cited sources.
  • Exam fee: $10 CDL permit-test application fee covers written knowledge and endorsement tests taken at the same time; $5 for another required written test not taken and passed at initial application; $40 road test fee is separate.

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

NY CDL Passenger Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the New York P endorsement triggers: 15 or more adult passengers excluding the driver, Article 19-A bus, passenger vehicle over 26,000 pounds in commerce, and stretch limousine modified for nine or more including the driver.
2Build a Section 4 inspection checklist for prior driver reports, emergency equipment, access panels, handholds, seats, aisles, emergency exits, roof hatches, front tires, and seat belts.
3Drill high-yield numbers: 80% passing score, $10 initial written-test application fee, $5 additional written-test fee, 15 to 50 feet before railroad crossings, at least 50 feet before uncontrolled drawbridges, 500 pounds total allowed hazmat, and 100 pounds of any one allowed class.
4Separate Passenger and School Bus rules: New York school bus drivers need S, but they must already have P or apply for P and S at the same time.
5Practice passenger scenarios involving blocked aisles, unsafe baggage, standee lines, disruptive riders, curve speed, multiple tracks, and misuse of brake-door interlocks.
6Confirm current NY DMV office procedures, ELDT status, medical/self-certification status, permit timing, vehicle restrictions, and road-test scheduling before testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a New York CDL Passenger endorsement?

NY CDL-10 says a P endorsement is required to drive a vehicle designed to transport 15 or more adult passengers excluding the driver, a vehicle defined as a bus under Article 19-A Section 509(a), a passenger vehicle over 26,000 pounds in commerce, or a stretch limousine modified to carry nine or more people including the driver. Family-only non-commercial transportation is excluded in the manual.

How many questions are on the New York CDL Passenger endorsement test?

NY DMV and the cited FMCSA sources do not publish a fixed public item count for the New York Passenger endorsement knowledge test. NY DMV says CDL knowledge questions are multiple choice and require 80% correct.

What score do I need to pass the New York Passenger knowledge test?

NY CDL-10 states that each commercial driver knowledge test requires an 80% passing score. 49 CFR 383.135 also requires at least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test.

How much does the New York Passenger endorsement test cost?

NY DMV lists a $10 CDL permit-test application fee that allows all written knowledge and endorsement tests taken at the same time. NY DMV lists an additional $5 for another required written test not taken and passed at initial application, and the $40 CDL road test fee is separate.

What should I study for the New York CDL Passenger endorsement?

Study NY CDL-10 Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 if the passenger vehicle has air brakes. Section 4 covers passenger endorsement triggers, inspection, loading, baggage, hazmat, standee lines, stops, passenger management, railroad crossings, drawbridges, prohibited practices, after-trip duties, and interlocks.

Does New York require ELDT for a first-time Passenger endorsement?

Yes. NY DMV says entry-level drivers attempting to take a CDL skills test for a Passenger endorsement must complete required theory and behind-the-wheel ELDT from a Training Provider Registry provider before DMV allows them to move forward with testing.