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

Key Facts: TN CDL Passenger Exam

16+

Design capacity requiring Tennessee Passenger endorsement authority, including the driver

Tennessee Driver Services Commercial Driver License

80%

Minimum passing score for CDL knowledge tests

49 CFR 383.135

$8.50

Tennessee Passenger endorsement total listed by Driver Services

Tennessee Driver License Fees

15-50 ft

Passenger bus railroad crossing stop range

Tennessee Commercial Driver License Manual Section 4

Not published

Official Tennessee Passenger endorsement knowledge-test question count and time limit in cited sources

Tennessee Driver Services / FMCSA cited resources

Tennessee Passenger endorsement applicants need passenger knowledge testing and skills testing in a representative passenger vehicle. Tennessee lists the P endorsement total as $8.50, and FMCSA requires at least 80% correct on CDL knowledge tests. First-time Passenger endorsement applicants must complete ELDT when the federal rule applies. The cited Tennessee Driver Services/FMCSA sources do not publish a fixed Passenger knowledge-test question count or time limit.

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1When does Tennessee require a CDL Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.When a CMV is designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver
B.Only when a bus is carrying exactly 16 paying passengers
C.Only when the route crosses a Tennessee county line
D.Whenever any driver is paid to carry one passenger
Explanation: Tennessee ties the Passenger endorsement to the vehicle's design capacity. A CMV designed for 16 or more people, including the driver, requires P endorsement authority even if fewer riders are aboard on a specific trip.
2What testing does Tennessee list for adding a CDL Passenger endorsement?
A.Only a vision screening
B.Only the CDL General Knowledge test
C.A passenger knowledge test and skills tests in a passenger vehicle
D.Only an employer road evaluation
Explanation: Tennessee and FMCSA classify Passenger as an endorsement that requires both knowledge and skills testing. The skills portion must be completed in an appropriate passenger vehicle for the class of CDL sought.
3Which Tennessee CDL Manual sections should a Passenger endorsement applicant study for a bus without air brakes?
A.Sections 2 and 4
B.Only Section 1
C.Sections 6 and 7
D.Only the hazardous materials section
Explanation: Tennessee's manual directs passenger applicants to study Section 2 safe-driving material and Section 4 on transporting passengers safely. If the bus has air brakes, Section 5 is added because air brake knowledge is separately tested.
4What does a P restriction on a Tennessee CLP mean?
A.The CLP holder may not carry passengers in a CMV bus
B.The CLP holder may carry passengers only on Tennessee routes
C.The CLP holder may drive only buses with air brakes
D.The CLP holder may carry passengers only during daylight
Explanation: Tennessee's CDL manual states that a CLP issued with a Passenger endorsement must also carry a no-passengers-in-a-CMV-bus restriction. Passing the written passenger test on a permit is not the same as full CDL passenger authority.
5What minimum score is required to pass a CDL knowledge test, including a Passenger endorsement knowledge test?
A.60 percent
B.70 percent
C.75 percent
D.80 percent
Explanation: FMCSA requires driver applicants to answer at least 80 percent of each CDL knowledge test correctly. Tennessee CDL knowledge testing follows that federal passing standard.
6When does Entry-Level Driver Training apply to a Tennessee Passenger endorsement applicant?
A.When the applicant is obtaining a Passenger endorsement for the first time and the federal ELDT rule applies
B.Only after the applicant fails the Passenger knowledge test twice
C.Only when driving a bus outside Tennessee
D.Only when the passenger vehicle has no air brakes
Explanation: Tennessee's ELDT page includes applicants seeking a Passenger (P) endorsement. The requirement is tied to the federal entry-level driver training rule, not to a failed test count or a specific route.
7Where does Tennessee say CDL learner permit knowledge exams are taken?
A.At a Full-Service Driver Services Center
B.Only through an employer's dispatcher
C.Only by mail after submitting documents
D.At any county clerk counter without a testing station
Explanation: Tennessee directs CDL learner permit applicants to take general knowledge and necessary endorsement exams at a Full-Service Driver Services Center. Endorsement study or training can occur elsewhere, but the official knowledge exam is a Driver Services process.
8What Tennessee age rule applies to CDL applicants under 21?
A.They are restricted to operating only within Tennessee
B.They cannot apply for any CDL credential
C.They may drive interstate passenger routes only
D.They are exempt from Passenger endorsement testing
Explanation: Tennessee states that CDL applicants must be at least 18 and that applicants under 21 are restricted to operating only within Tennessee. That age rule does not remove the need for Passenger endorsement knowledge and skills testing.
9What total Tennessee fee is listed for adding a CDL Passenger endorsement to the base license?
A.$2.50
B.$4.50
C.$8.50
D.$26.00
Explanation: Tennessee's fee table lists the Passenger endorsement as a $2.50 endorsement cost plus a $6.00 application fee, for an $8.50 total. Other CDL permit, license, duplicate, or county clerk fees may apply depending on the transaction.
10Which document does Tennessee list first among required documents to apply for a CDL?
A.A valid DOT Medical Certification Card
B.A notarized employer route schedule
C.A school bus route map
D.A mechanic's annual inspection certificate only
Explanation: Tennessee's required-documents page lists a valid DOT Medical Certification Card first for CDL applicants. The same page also lists proof of Social Security number, identity/license, Tennessee residence, and U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

About the TN CDL Passenger Exam

The Tennessee CDL Passenger Vehicles Endorsement Test is the Tennessee Driver Services knowledge exam for CDL drivers who need Passenger (P) authority to operate qualifying passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles. Tennessee requires the endorsement for CMVs designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver, with capacity determined by the manufacturer's original design or legally modified design, whichever is greater. Passenger applicants must pass a knowledge test and skills testing in a passenger vehicle; first-time Passenger endorsement applicants must also satisfy ELDT when the federal rule applies. Tested content includes bus inspection, emergency equipment, baggage and hazardous-material restrictions, standee lines, passenger stops and announcements, disruptive riders, railroad crossings, drawbridges, curve speed, after-trip inspection, prohibited practices, and brake-door interlocks.

Assessment

Tennessee Passenger endorsement applicants must pass a passenger-specific knowledge exam and required skills testing in a representative passenger vehicle. Study content follows Tennessee CDL Manual Sections 2 and 4, Section 5 when air brakes apply, and FMCSA passenger endorsement standards in 49 CFR Part 383.

Time Limit

Not published by Tennessee Driver Services or FMCSA for the Tennessee Passenger endorsement knowledge test

Passing Score

At least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test under 49 CFR 383.135

Exam Fee

$8.50 Passenger endorsement total ($2.50 endorsement plus $6.00 application), added to the base CDL; CLP/CDL fees and possible county clerk administrative fee may also apply. (Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services / FMCSA)

TN CDL Passenger Exam Content Outline

Licensing

Tennessee and FMCSA Passenger Rules

P endorsement threshold, design-capacity rules, CLP P restriction, ELDT applicability, required documents, Tennessee fees, Driver Services testing logistics, representative passenger vehicle skills testing, and the federal 80% passing standard.

High

Passenger Vehicle Inspection

Previous driver reports, service and parking brakes, steering, lights, tires, horn, wipers, mirrors, emergency equipment, access panels, handholds, railings, floors, seats, emergency exits, roof hatches, and driver's seat belt.

High

Loading, Standees, Baggage, and Hazmat

Aisle and doorway clearance, baggage securement, emergency-exit access, standee line placement, stop announcements, hazard labels, allowed bus hazmat, forbidden materials, and quantity limits.

Medium

Passenger Management and Emergencies

Trip-start rules, interior scanning, step-down warnings, smooth starts and stops, disruptive or intoxicated riders, safe discharge, disabled buses, fueling restrictions, and distracted-driving prohibitions.

Medium

Crossings, Drawbridges, Braking, and Safe Operation

Railroad crossing stops and exceptions, multiple tracks, manual-transmission crossing procedure, drawbridge stop rules, curve speed, bus stop merging, common bus collisions, after-trip reporting, and brake-door interlock limits.

How to Pass the TN CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test under 49 CFR 383.135
  • Assessment: Tennessee Passenger endorsement applicants must pass a passenger-specific knowledge exam and required skills testing in a representative passenger vehicle. Study content follows Tennessee CDL Manual Sections 2 and 4, Section 5 when air brakes apply, and FMCSA passenger endorsement standards in 49 CFR Part 383.
  • Time limit: Not published by Tennessee Driver Services or FMCSA for the Tennessee Passenger endorsement knowledge test
  • Exam fee: $8.50 Passenger endorsement total ($2.50 endorsement plus $6.00 application), added to the base CDL; CLP/CDL fees and possible county clerk administrative fee may also apply.

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

TN CDL Passenger Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with Tennessee CDL Manual Section 4 and build a checklist for bus inspection, emergency exits, baggage, standee lines, passenger stops, railroad crossings, drawbridges, and prohibited practices.
2Memorize high-yield numbers: 16 or more people including the driver, 80% passing score, $8.50 Tennessee Passenger endorsement total, 15 to 50 feet before railroad crossings, and at least 50 feet before uncontrolled drawbridges.
3Separate CLP rules from full CDL rules: a P-endorsed CLP still carries a no-passengers restriction until full CDL passenger authority is issued.
4Practice scenario questions about unsafe discharge of disruptive riders, blocked exits, forbidden hazardous materials, multiple railroad tracks, drawbridge exceptions, curve speed, and brake-door interlock misuse.
5If your passenger vehicle has air brakes, study Section 5 and understand air-brake restrictions before scheduling or taking a skills test.
6Confirm current Tennessee fees, ELDT completion, medical certification, required original documents, and skills-test scheduling requirements before testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs a Tennessee CDL Passenger endorsement?

Tennessee requires the Passenger (P) endorsement for drivers operating CMVs designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver. Capacity is based on the manufacturer's original design or legally modified design, whichever is greater.

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

The reviewed Tennessee Driver Services pages, Tennessee CDL Manual, and cited FMCSA sources do not publish a fixed public question count for the Tennessee Passenger endorsement knowledge test. This practice bank provides 100 study questions.

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

49 CFR 383.135 requires applicants to correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on each CDL knowledge test, including endorsement knowledge tests administered by states.

How much does the Tennessee CDL Passenger endorsement cost?

Tennessee's fee table lists the Passenger endorsement total as $8.50: a $2.50 endorsement cost plus a $6.00 application fee. Base CDL, CLP, duplicate, medical, ELDT, skills-test, and possible $4 county clerk administrative fees may also apply depending on the transaction.

What should I study for the Tennessee Passenger endorsement?

Study Tennessee CDL Manual Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 if the bus has air brakes. High-yield topics include bus inspection, emergency exits, baggage, hazardous materials, standees, passenger stops, disruptive riders, railroad crossings, drawbridges, curve speed, prohibited practices, and brake-door interlocks.

Can I carry passengers on a Tennessee CLP with a P endorsement?

No ordinary passengers may be carried in a CMV bus under the P restriction. Tennessee's CDL manual says a CLP issued with a Passenger endorsement must also contain a no-passengers-in-a-CMV-bus restriction until full CDL passenger authority is earned.