Maximum passenger capacity is determined by:
Correct. Manufacturer rating + seating config = maximum allowed passengers. Standees (where allowed) are capped by the standee-line capacity.
CDL Practice Question #415
Category: Passenger
Why this question matters
This question is one of 58 in our Passenger bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.