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CDL Practice Test

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.

1 / 40

Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

they are optional

all vehicles built after 2010

all operating vehicles with air brakes

all vehicles built after 2005

2 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

Hydrogen peroxide.

Food or milk products.

Fertilizer.

Fuel.

3 / 40

Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

too little weight on the driving axles

high center of gravity

under loaded front axles

too much weight on the steering axles

4 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

At the end of each shift.

Only if defects are found.

Before driving your bus.

All of these answers are correct.

5 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

removed from the dolly

in the latched position

in the unlatched position

in a halfway open position

6 / 40

In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

In a locked glove compartment anytime you are outside of the vehicle.

In a fire-safe pouch under the driver's seat that you can reach while you are driving.

On the driver's seat anytime you are outside of the vehicle.

In a fire-safe pouch under the passenger seat while you are driving.

7 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

as high up as it will go

for it to be 6 inches above the ground

until the crank handle is loose

so that you can clear railroad tracks

8 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

One with a rating of 5 a/b minimum.

One with a rating of 10 a/b minimum.

One with a rating of 10 b/c minimum.

One with a rating of 5 b/c minimum.

9 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal and don’t let off

use stab or controlled braking

use just the trailer brakes

use the engine brake

10 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.

Do not transport intoxicated passengers.

Do not talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving.

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.

11 / 40

The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

Any bulk packaging and the cargo tanks.

On the gas tank and a sticker in the glove compartment.

On the back of the truck and inside the glove compartment.

On a temporary license plate holder and the steering wheel.

12 / 40

When does stab braking occur?

when the wheels start rolling, apply the brakes

apply pressure all the way on the brake pedal

all of these answers are correct

when the wheels lock up, release the brakes

13 / 40

What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

that the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and that there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel

none of the answers listed

the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and there is no space beween the lower and upper fifth wheel

that the locking jaw is open around the kingpin and that there is some space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

14 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

All of these answers are correct.

You should be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

Speed limits for buses are the same as cars.

The posted speed limit is safe for all conditions.

15 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

Carried in a metal box

Stored in the passenger compartment

All of these answers are correct

Labeled

16 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

a paper certification given to the manufacturer from the shipper

a paper certification from the manufacturer given to the shipper

a test for shippers that certifies that they are qualified to package hazardous materials

a certification that the package has been prepared according to the rules when the shipper packages hazardous materials

17 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

Classes 1, 4, and 51

Classes 1, 3, and 4

Classes 1, 3, and 6

Classes 1, 21, and 3

18 / 40

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

125 psi

75 psi

150 psi

100 psi

19 / 40

What is a king pin?

it is a pin that locks the air brake lines together

it is a pin that a driver receives for being a safe driver

it is a pin that holds the wheel on to the axles

it is a pin that locks the trailer to the tractor on the fifth wheel

20 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

when parking in a commercial lot

when parking at a loading dock

when parking on a downgrade

never

21 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

A tank that is easily portable.

A tank that is made out of stainless steel.

A liquid tank that has baffles.

A liquid tank that does not have baffles.

22 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

Stops and starts.

Driving into the wind.

All answers listed.

Drive down or up an incline.

23 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

none of the answers listed

yes

some do

24 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

none of the answers listed

the tractor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out before air pressure falls below 60 psi for combination vehicles

a low air warning device should sound before the air pressure drops below 60 psi

a low air warning device should sound before the air pressure drops below 40 psi

25 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

raised 1/2 way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised 1/3 of the way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised fully and the crank handle secured in its bracket

3 turns down from the top and the crank handle secured in its bracket

26 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

An increase in speed.

An engine system failure.

A spontaneous combustion.

A roll over.

27 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

with the bills of lading

within 100 feet of the hazardous materials at all times

in a pouch on the drivers door or in the overhead compartment above the driver’s seat only

in a pouch on the driver’s door or in clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened while driving on the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle

28 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

10 seconds

13 seconds

8 seconds

15 seconds

29 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

The correct answer is not listed.

You have 1,001 pounds or more of two or more table 2 hazard classes, requiring different placards.

You have not loaded 2,205 pounds or more of any table 2 hazard class material at any one place (you must use the specific placard for this material).

Both of these conditions must be met.

30 / 40

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

Open the service door just enough to activate the alternating red light when traffic is in a safe distance from the bus.

Activate the amber flashing caution lights to warn vehicles that the bus will stop to load passengers soon.

Make a final check to confirm all traffic stops before opening the bus door and signaling students to approach.

Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake.

31 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

All of these answers are correct.

They are located at both ends of the axles of the vehicle.

Hold the brake linings and shoes.

They are bolted to the wheels.

32 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

150 psi

125 psi

100 psi

225 psi

33 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

red light

all of these answers are correct

a buzzer

a wig wag mechanical arm

34 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

manually release the air out of your brakes to see if the signal activates

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the air pressure drops below 20 psi

apply pressure on and off the brakes while the engine is running

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal with the engine off to drop the air pressure to below 60 psi

35 / 40

Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

it takes more time for the air to flow through the lines

the lines are hotter

none of the answers listed

longer reaction time

36 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

1 year

2 years

None of these answers are correct

3 years

37 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.

In a pouch on the driver's door.

In clear view, within reach while driving.

Any of the above locations.

38 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

Crossing railway crossing.

On long bus journeys.

When the students become unruly on the bus.

When loading and unloading students.

39 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

stopping and starting

unloading or loading

driving up a hill

driving down a hill

40 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

Tear gas

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

Emergency hospital supplies

Emergency drug shipments

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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.

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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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