Washington, D.C. Passenger Test — Quick Facts
FormatWritten test + skills test
Questions20 questions
Passing score80% (16/20)
Min. age (intrastate / interstate)18 / 21
CLP hold before skills test14 days min
Government feeSee Washington, D.C. DMV →
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Washington, D.C. Passenger Practice Tests
4 full practice tests, each with 20 questions drawn from the Washington, D.C. CDL question bank. Your score and progress save as you go.
About the Washington, D.C. Passenger Test
The Passenger (P) endorsement is required to carry passengers in Washington, D.C. — buses, coaches, and vans. It needs both a written test and a road test in a representative vehicle, and it goes deep on passenger safety, loading, and prohibited practices.
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From Pedro, behind the wheelEvery decision changes when there are people in the seats behind you. The questions people miss are the prohibited-practice ones — like fueling with passengers aboard. Learn the hard 'never do this' rules first.
What Test-Takers Miss Most
- 1Prohibited practices with passengers aboard
- 2Safe loading, unloading, and standees
- 3Emergency equipment and exits
Washington, D.C. CDL Requirements & Fees
Washington, D.C. follows the federal CDL framework: a minimum age of 18 for intrastate driving and 21 for interstate, a commercial learner's permit you must hold at least 14 days before the skills test, and the 80% passing standard. License fees and retake rules are set by Washington, D.C. and change from time to time, so check the official source below for current amounts before you go in.
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Official Washington, D.C. CDL Handbook & FeesCurrent requirements, fees, and the manual this test is based on
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Washington, D.C. CDL Passenger test?
The Passenger test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct to pass at the 80% threshold used across the U.S. under FMCSA standards. Exact counts can vary slightly by state, so confirm with the Washington, D.C. CDL handbook.
What score do I need to pass in Washington, D.C.?
You need 80% — that's 16 of 20 questions correct on the Passenger test.
How much does a Washington, D.C. CDL cost?
CDL fees are set by Washington, D.C.'s licensing agency and change periodically, so we don't quote a figure that could go stale. Check current amounts on the official Washington, D.C. CDL page.
Is this Washington, D.C. practice test free and accurate?
Yes — it's completely free, based on the Washington, D.C. CDL handbook, and written and verified by Pedro Marin, an active CDL holder. No registration required.
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