South Dakota Passenger Vehicles CDL Practice Test
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Written by CDL holders and exam prep experts · Updated April 2026
Free Questions
10
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
Prerequisites
Valid CDL license required - can be added to any CDL class
What is the Passenger Vehicles Endorsement?
The Passenger endorsement is required to operate vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver). This includes city buses, tour buses, and other passenger transportation vehicles.
21+ for interstate; intrastate rules vary—see state details
Topic Breakdown
Vehicle Inspection
~6 questions
- Pre-trip inspection procedures
- Passenger safety equipment checks
- Emergency exit inspections
Loading and Unloading
~5 questions
- Safe passenger boarding procedures
- Standee line regulations
- Wheelchair accessibility requirements
Driving Techniques
~5 questions
- Smooth acceleration and braking
- Proper turning procedures
- Speed management with passengers
Emergency Procedures
~4 questions
- Evacuation procedures
- Emergency equipment usage
- Passenger safety protocols
Free Practice Questions
10 questionsQuestion 1 of 10
You need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a safe place no less than ____ feet from the bus.
Browse South Dakota Passenger Questions
- 1. You need to evacuate your bus in an emergency, passengers should be directed to a safe place no less than ____ feet from the bus.
- 2. Charter drivers should:
- 3. When is it acceptable to leave the bus loaded with passengers when it must be towed or pushed to a safe location?
- 4. Commercial bus drivers must have a CDL if:
- 5. At which limit must you have a CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement to drive?
- 6. A pre-trip inspection of the bus will include:
- 7. You are driving a bus designed to allow standing. Where may a rider stand?
- 8. How should passenger comfort and safety rules be communicated on a charter or intercity bus?
- 9. Which of the following should be done when arriving at a bus stop with a charter bus?
- 10. Your bus is disabled. The bus, with riders aboard, may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:
Study Tips for South Dakota
- 1Focus on passenger safety above all else
- 2Practice emergency evacuation procedures
- 3Understand ADA accessibility requirements
- 4Know proper loading and unloading techniques
- 5Review state passenger vehicle regulations
South Dakota CDL Information
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
CDL Renewal
Every 5 years
ELDT Required
Yes — ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) from FMCSA-registered provider
South Dakota DPS
Official CDL Portal →Career Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
You need a passenger endorsement to drive a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
Passenger Study Resources
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