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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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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

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A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

3 / 40

The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

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

6 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

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What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

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When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

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What position should the tractor protection control valve be in after coupling?

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What are slack adjusters?

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An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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

13 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

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You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

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What is the value of the overhead rear-view mirror inside of the bus?

16 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

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You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

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

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When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

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Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

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A truck with baffles will handle:

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The most stable tanker shape is:

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With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

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What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

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When transporting explosives you may not park:

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You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

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Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

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

33 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

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Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

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When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

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Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

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Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

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Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

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An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

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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

 

Additional Rhode Island CDL Helpful Links

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.