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1Which vehicle requires a CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement under the Utah CDL handbook?
A.A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver
B.A vehicle carrying 10 paying passengers, regardless of its designed capacity
C.Any vehicle used by a hotel or airport shuttle company
D.Any bus with a gross vehicle weight rating above 10,000 pounds
Explanation: The passenger-vehicle threshold is based on a design capacity of 16 or more persons, including the driver. The P endorsement requirement is not triggered merely by commercial use, passenger fares, or vehicle weight.
2What is Utah's minimum age for a Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.18
B.19
C.21
D.25
Explanation: Utah permits an intrastate CDL beginning at age 18 but does not allow applicants under 21 to apply for passenger, school bus, or hazardous materials endorsements. A Utah P endorsement therefore requires the applicant to be at least 21.
3How many questions must an applicant answer correctly to pass Utah's 20-question Passenger knowledge test?
A.14
B.15
C.16
D.18
Explanation: Utah DLD requires 80% on CDL knowledge tests. On the 20-question Passenger test, 80% is 16 correct answers.
4An applicant takes the passenger skills test in a Group B bus. Which passenger-vehicle restriction applies to the resulting CDL?
A.L — no air-brake-equipped CMV
B.M — no Class A passenger vehicle
C.N — no Class A or Class B passenger vehicle
D.Z — no full-air-brake-equipped CMV
Explanation: Testing in a Group B passenger vehicle produces an M restriction, which bars operation of a Class A passenger vehicle. An N restriction instead results from testing in a Group C passenger vehicle.
5Which people may ride in a passenger vehicle operated by a CLP holder with a P endorsement?
A.Fare-paying passengers when a qualified CDL holder is supervising
B.Family members if every available seat belt is used
C.Only authorized people such as the supervising CDL holder, examiners, and other trainees
D.Passengers up to one-half of the vehicle's seating capacity
Explanation: A P-endorsed CLP carries a no-passengers restriction. Authorized people connected with instruction, examination, or training may be present, but the permit holder may not transport ordinary passengers.
6How long must a Utah applicant hold the CLP before taking the passenger skills test?
A.At least 7 days
B.At least 14 days
C.At least 30 days
D.For the full 180-day permit period
Explanation: Utah requires a CLP holder to wait at least 14 days before taking the CDL driving skills test. The permit remains valid longer, but its full validity period is not the minimum waiting period.
7What training must a first-time P-endorsement applicant complete before the passenger skills test?
A.Only the general-knowledge portion of the CDL handbook
B.A Utah Highway Patrol defensive-driving seminar
C.A carrier's informal orientation with no registered provider
D.Required Entry-Level Driver Training from an FMCSA-registered provider
Explanation: A first-time P-endorsement applicant must complete the applicable Entry-Level Driver Training through a provider listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry. Utah DLD verifies completion before the applicant takes the skills test.
8What minimum tread depth is required in the major grooves of a bus's front steering tires?
A.1/32 inch
B.2/32 inch
C.4/32 inch
D.6/32 inch
Explanation: Front steering tires on a commercial vehicle must have at least 4/32 inch of tread depth in the major grooves. Other tires use a 2/32-inch minimum.
9What should a bus driver do with the previous driver's inspection report before driving?
A.Sign it before checking whether any listed defect was addressed
B.Replace it with a new blank report for the current trip
C.Review it and sign only after reported defects are certified repaired or not requiring repair
D.Submit it to a Utah DLD office before leaving the terminal
Explanation: The driver must review the previous inspection report. The driver signs only after defects reported earlier have been certified as repaired or as not needing repair, confirming that the prior safety issues were addressed.
10During a Utah passenger-bus inspection, which emergency-exit observation requires correction before driving?
A.A roof hatch locked in its permitted partly open ventilation position
B.An emergency door or window left open while the bus is moving
C.A visible emergency-exit operating label
D.A warning light that activates when an emergency exit is unlatched
Explanation: Never drive with an emergency exit door or window open. Emergency exits must close and latch securely, their signs must remain visible, and their warning devices must work.

About the Utah CDL Passenger Exam

The Utah CDL Passenger endorsement knowledge test is a 20-question examination administered by the Utah Driver License Division (DLD) for commercial drivers operating vehicles designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. Testing is conducted in English only, and translation materials are strictly prohibited. Utah applicants must be at least 21 for a passenger endorsement. The test covers Sections 2 and 4 of the Utah CDL Handbook, including inspection, baggage, hazardous-material restrictions, standee rules, passenger management, and railroad crossings under Utah Code § 41-6a-1205. Independent OpenExamPrep practice offers four-option study questions and does not replace ELDT or driving-skills instruction.

Exam sponsor: Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Division (DLD). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A 20-question multiple-choice knowledge examination administered on computer in English only at Utah DLD offices covering Sections 2 and 4 of the Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, plus Section 5 if the vehicle has air brakes. After completing ELDT and holding a CLP for at least 14 days, the applicant takes skills testing in a representative bus.

Time Limit

Not published by Utah DLD

Passing Score

At least 80% correct (16 of 20 questions) under Utah DLD and 49 CFR 383.135

Exam / Certification Fees

$52 application fee with written tests; $9 endorsement fee; $9 endorsement retake fee

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Utah DLD rules, Utah Code 53-3, and CDL Handbook Section 4 (official weight not published)

Passenger Endorsement and Utah Licensing

Who needs the P endorsement, age 21 requirement in Utah, English-only testing and translation-material prohibition, $52 application fee, $9 endorsement fee, Class M and N bus restrictions, CLP passenger restrictions, 14-day permit hold, and ELDT mandates.

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

Bus Inspection

Reviewing and signing the previous driver's inspection report, front-tire tread requirements (4/32 inch; no recaps or regrooved tires on front), steering lash, access panels, interior safety fixtures, emergency exits and door buzzers/lights, roof hatches, reflectors, seat belt, and coach versus transit bus inspection.

CDL Handbook Section 4.2 (official weight not published)

Loading and Hazardous Materials

Baggage placement and securing, aisle clearance, hazardous materials rules and forbidden items, rider carry-on safety, the 2-inch standee line, stop announcements, and charter passenger boarding.

CDL Handbook Section 4.3 and Utah Code § 41-6a-1205 (official weight not published)

On the Road with Riders

Passenger supervision, managing unruly passengers and proper discharge locations, common bus crash locations, curve speed management, railroad crossing stops under Utah Code § 41-6a-1205, and drawbridges.

CDL Handbook Sections 4.4 to 4.6 (official weight not published)

After-Trip Inspection and Prohibited Practices

Written post-trip inspection reports, reporting interior passenger damage, transit signaling mechanisms, fueling prohibitions, driver distraction rules, towing disabled buses, and brake-door interlock operation.

CDL Handbook Section 2 (official weight not published)

Safe Driving for Bus Operators

Following distance rules, forward scanning, emergency warning triangles, winter snow and mountain driving, hydroplaning, night driving, emergency off-road recovery, tire failures, skids, fire safety, and downhill speed control.

Preparing for the Utah CDL Passenger Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 80% correct (16 of 20 questions) under Utah DLD and 49 CFR 383.135
  • Assessment: A 20-question multiple-choice knowledge examination administered on computer in English only at Utah DLD offices covering Sections 2 and 4 of the Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, plus Section 5 if the vehicle has air brakes. After completing ELDT and holding a CLP for at least 14 days, the applicant takes skills testing in a representative bus.
  • Time limit: Not published by Utah DLD
  • Exam / certification fees: $52 application fee with written tests; $9 endorsement fee; $9 endorsement retake fee Official sources

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Utah CDL Passenger: Suggested Study Strategy

1Carefully study Sections 2 and 4 of the Utah CDL Handbook, focusing on bus pre-trip inspection items, emergency exits, and standee line rules.
2Remember the hazardous materials limits for buses: never carry Division 2.3 poison gas, liquid Class 6 poisons, or explosives; never carry more than 100 lbs of solid Class 6 poisons or 500 lbs total of permitted hazardous materials.
3Learn the Utah-specific rules: you must be at least 21 years old for the P endorsement, tests are in English only with translation materials prohibited, and Utah Code § 41-6a-1205 mandates stopping 15 to 50 feet from railroad crossings.
4Review following distance (one second per 10 feet of vehicle length, plus an extra second over 40 mph) and space management around passenger vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to hold a Passenger (P) endorsement in Utah?

Under Utah Code Title 53 Chapter 3 and federal regulations, any commercial driver operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver, must hold a valid CDL with the Passenger (P) endorsement. This requires passing the written knowledge test and the passenger commercial skills test.

What is the minimum age to get a Passenger endorsement in Utah?

Under Utah Driver License Division rules and Utah Code § 53-3-404, drivers under 21 years of age are restricted to intrastate driving and are NOT eligible to apply for Passenger, School Bus, or Hazardous Materials endorsements. You must be at least 21 years old to obtain a Passenger endorsement in Utah.

What content is tested on the Utah CDL Passenger endorsement knowledge test?

The test covers Section 2 (Driving Safely) and Section 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely) of the Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook. If the vehicle you operate has air brakes, you must also pass the Section 5 Air Brakes test.

What is the passing score for the Utah CDL Passenger knowledge test?

The Utah Passenger knowledge test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. Under Utah DLD rules and 49 CFR 383.135, applicants must score at least 80% (answering at least 16 questions correctly) to pass. Utah DLD does not publish an official time limit.

In what language does Utah DLD administer CDL tests?

Utah DLD administers all CDL tests in English only and strictly prohibits translation materials.

What are Utah's railroad crossing stop requirements for passenger buses?

Under Utah Code § 41-6a-1205, commercial motor vehicles transporting passengers must stop within 50 feet but no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad track, look and listen in both directions for an approaching train, and proceed across only when safe without manually shifting gears on the tracks.

How much does the Utah Passenger endorsement cost?

Utah DLD charges $52.00 for a CDL application with written knowledge tests and $9.00 for the Passenger endorsement, including two endorsement-test attempts. Two additional endorsement-test attempts cost $9.00. A DLD commercial skills test costs $78.00 for two attempts; third-party testers set their own fees.

Are these practice questions identical to the official Utah DLD exam?

No. These are independent educational study questions based on the Utah Commercial Driver License Handbook, Utah Code, and FMCSA regulations. They do not reproduce official exam questions or replace mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT).