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Key Facts: Virginia CDL Passenger Exam

80%

Virginia and federal CDL knowledge-test passing score

Virginia DMV CDL Knowledge Exams and 49 CFR 383.135

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Official VA Passenger endorsement question count

Virginia DMV public CDL materials

14 days

Minimum Virginia CLP holding period before required skills testing

Virginia DMV CDL application and eligibility guidance

$3

Virginia CLP fee

Virginia DMV Apply for a CDL or CLP

$1/year

Virginia CDL endorsement fee

Virginia DMV Apply for a CDL or CLP and Fee Chart

15-50 ft

Normal bus stop range before railroad crossings

Virginia Commercial Driver's Manual Section 4

Study Virginia manual Section 4 for bus inspection, emergency exits, baggage, hazardous-material limits, standees, passenger supervision, bus stops, curves, railroad crossings, drawbridges, after-trip reports, fueling, disabled-bus towing, and brake-door interlocks. Virginia P applicants also need General Knowledge, Air Brakes when applicable, CLP/ELDT compliance, and a representative passenger vehicle for skills testing. Virginia and FMCSA use an 80% knowledge-test passing standard, while Virginia does not publish a fixed Passenger endorsement question count or time limit.

Sample Virginia CDL Passenger Practice Questions

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1Which Virginia commercial driver needs a Passenger (P) endorsement?
A.A driver operating a CMV designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver
B.A driver carrying coworkers in a personal carpool vehicle
C.A driver operating only a tank vehicle with no passengers
D.A driver towing double trailers without passengers
Explanation: Virginia DMV and the Virginia CDL manual tie passenger CMV coverage to vehicles designed or used to carry 16 or more people, including the driver. The P endorsement is the passenger-carrying endorsement, separate from tank, hazmat, or doubles/triples authority.
2What does endorsement code P permit on a Virginia CDL?
A.Driving a passenger-carrying vehicle when the driver also holds the proper CDL class
B.Transporting hazardous materials that require placards
C.Driving a tank vehicle containing liquids or gases
D.Operating double or triple trailers
Explanation: Virginia DMV lists P as the endorsement that permits a driver to drive a passenger-carrying vehicle. The driver still needs the correct CDL class and must avoid any restrictions that limit passenger vehicle operation.
3Which Virginia manual sections should a Passenger endorsement applicant study?
A.Sections 2 and 4, plus Section 5 if the bus has air brakes
B.Only Section 4 because it is the passenger section
C.Sections 7 and 8 because buses are combination and tank vehicles
D.Only the Virginia Supplement because federal passenger topics do not apply
Explanation: Virginia's CDL manual says Passenger applicants must pass a knowledge test on Sections 2 and 4. If the bus has air brakes, the applicant must also pass the air-brake knowledge test on Section 5.
4What testing does FMCSA require for a Passenger endorsement?
A.Both a knowledge test and a skills test
B.Only a knowledge test
C.Only a vision screening
D.Only a background check
Explanation: 49 CFR 383.93 identifies Passenger as an endorsement that requires both knowledge and skills testing. Virginia also requires the skills test for the class of passenger vehicle the driver plans to operate.
5What restriction comes with a Virginia CLP that has a P endorsement?
A.The driver may not operate a CMV carrying passengers except for limited officials, trainees, and the accompanying CDL holder
B.The driver may carry paying passengers if the trip stays inside Virginia
C.The driver may carry passengers after passing only the knowledge test
D.The driver may carry passengers if the bus has no air brakes
Explanation: Virginia DMV lists the P restriction for a CLP with a P endorsement: no passengers in a CMV bus, except for limited auditors, inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the accompanying CDL holder. A CLP is for supervised practice, not ordinary passenger service.
6How long must a Virginia CLP be held before required CDL skills testing?
A.At least 14 days
B.At least 24 hours
C.At least 90 days
D.At least one full year
Explanation: Virginia DMV says a CLP must be held for at least 14 days before the CDL skills test. This applies when the driver is obtaining a CDL or adding an endorsement that requires a skills test, such as Passenger.
7What is the standard Virginia CDL fee listed by DMV for a CDL with no endorsements?
A.$64 for an eight-year CDL
B.$3 for an eight-year CDL
C.$1 total for any CDL
D.$50 for the first knowledge exam
Explanation: Virginia DMV says a standard CDL with no endorsements costs $64 and is valid for eight years. Endorsements and CLP issuance are listed separately.
8What does Virginia DMV list for a CLP fee and CDL endorsement fee?
A.A CLP costs $3, and endorsements cost an additional $1 per year
B.A CLP is free, and endorsements cost $100 each
C.A CLP costs $64, and endorsements are included forever
D.A CLP costs $50, and endorsements cost $50 per test
Explanation: Virginia DMV lists a CLP at $3 and endorsements at an additional $1 per year. These fees are separate from training, medical, skills-test logistics, or missed appointment costs.
9What are Virginia's basic CDL age thresholds?
A.At least 18 for an intrastate CDL and at least 21 for interstate commercial driving
B.At least 16 for all passenger CMVs
C.At least 18 for interstate hazmat and passenger service
D.At least 25 for all buses
Explanation: Virginia DMV says drivers must be at least 18 to hold a CDL and at least 21 under federal law to drive across state lines, transport hazardous materials, or transport interstate freight. Under-21 drivers may receive a K restriction limiting operation to Virginia.
10Which vehicle can require a Virginia Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement?
A.A non-Class A or B vehicle designed to carry 16 or more occupants, including the driver
B.A two-seat company car used for business travel
C.A large Class B bus with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
D.A tractor-trailer bus combination
Explanation: Virginia DMV defines Class C as a vehicle not included in Class A or B that carries hazmat requiring placards or is designed to carry 16 or more occupants, including the driver. A passenger-carrying Class C vehicle also needs the P endorsement.

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