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Welcome to the Rhode Island CDL practice test site. You can take these practice tests and go through the questions as many times as you like as you attempt to obtain your CDL in Rhode Island. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

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Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

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Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

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With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

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To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

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If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

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The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

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What are spring brakes?

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When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

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Suspension systems:

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

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In the event of a tire failure you should...

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You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

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Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

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What handling effect will baffles have?

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Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

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What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

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To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

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How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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Never refuel your bus:

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Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

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There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

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The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

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What should you do before you begin to couple?

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Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

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Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

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For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

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Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

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How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

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You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

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What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

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At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

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What is the standee line?

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How To Get A rhode island Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Rhode Island only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Rhode Island).

Rhode Island CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are capable of operating a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Rhode Island applicants must get assistance with the forms from a CDL-certified doctor. Applicants are required to submit a (REV 2011) Self-Certification for a Commercial Driver’s License and a (Form MCSA-5875) Medical Examiner’s Certificate Medical Examiner’s Report Form.

Commercial drivers are required to have a medical card or certificate. This requirement does not apply to drivers who are employed by the federal, state or local governments. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Rhode Island. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Rhode Island CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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rhode island CDL License Test Tips

All Rhode Island CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Rhode Island test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees.  The Rhode Island skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Possess a valid Rhode Island Driver’s license.
  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit an Application for CDL Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles

The State of Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license regulations in Rhode Island. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/commercial/

Phone: 401.462.5813

 

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Please use the links below to access Rhode Island CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Rhode Island.