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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

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

Any type of floor liner is sufficient

Never use a floor liner for any explosive class

Yes

2 / 40

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

The bus operators manual.

Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder.

The certification on the driver side door.

Yellow abs malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

3 / 40

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

Works when the rear door is open.

Should be used in emergencies.

Releases the brakes.

Should be used in place of the parking brake.

4 / 40

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

Do not park within 500 feet.

Do not park within 100 feet.

Do not park within 200 feet.

Do not park within 300 feet.

5 / 40

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

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, location being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, percentage of total volume, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Packing group numbers, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

6 / 40

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

the process will be faster and easier

damage could occur to the landing gear

you won't have to take as many steps around the vehicle

you will have more space to maneuver in the lot

7 / 40

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

Power steering

Coolant system

Oil pressure

Voltmeter

8 / 40

What are spring brakes?

they are powerful springs that hold back air pressure when driving

they do not function when the psi falls below 30 psi

all of these answers are correct

they are brakes that automatically come on for a truck or trailer when the psi drops too low

9 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

After completing the lane change.

Right after starting the lane change.

Before and after signaling the change.

All of these answers are correct.

10 / 40

Suspension systems:

keep the brake drums from failing

keep the axles in place

keep the steering wheel tight

keep the load secure

11 / 40

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

The catwalk

The locking kingpin

The platform

The fifth wheel

12 / 40

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

pump the brakes until you come to a stop

disengage the clutch so you are in neutral gear

stay off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly

accelerate quickly until you find a place to pull over

13 / 40

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

chock the wheels and release the parking brakes after parking on a level ground

apply the parking brake after stopping on level ground

drain off air pressure before adjusting after parking on level ground

after parking on a slight grade, release the parking brake, activate the service brakes and check for vehicle movements

14 / 40

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

there is a possibility it will make the trailer skid

it will cause the tractor to shake

you should only ever use the parking brake

it does not work as well as the foot brake does

15 / 40

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

use wheel chocks only

use the emergency air brakes or the trailer's spring brakes only

none of the answers listed

use emergency air brakes, spring brakes, and wheel chocks together

16 / 40

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

Connector rods

Slack pieces

Brake drums

Brake lines/hoses

17 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

from 60 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 70 to 125 psi in 60 seconds

from 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 50 to 80 psi in 60 seconds

18 / 40

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

engine brake system

lock brake system

service brake system

none of the answers listed

19 / 40

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

yes

only at the end of the shift

only every 7 days

20 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

There will be an increase in slow surge.

There will be less side to side surging.

None of the answers listed.

There will be less of surging front to back.

21 / 40

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

have the electrical power on

turn off the engine

decreased the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal

ask for a pedestrian to listen for the signal

22 / 40

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

the tractor will continue moving in a straight line no matter how you turn the steering wheel

the trailer will jackknife

the rig will continue straight ahead but will slide sideways

none of the answers listed

23 / 40

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

Ride the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

Pump the brakes through the curve.

24 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to push harder on the brake pedal

your speed increases when pressure is removed from the brake pedal

the brake pedal flops to the cabin floor

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to apply less pressure to the break pedal

25 / 40

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

pull hard on each slack adjuster while wearing gloves

pull on the slack adjuster while the parking brakes are on

make sure there is an inch of leeway in each direction for the slack adjuster

pull on the slack adjusters after draining the air from the system

26 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

With a higher grade of fuel.

In a closed building with passengers on board.

With any of the windows open.

Without a static chain.

27 / 40

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

you should brake in the same manner regardless of what you are driving

only use the braking that is necessary to safely stay in control of the vehicle

you should drive at a higher speed to keep the trailer in line

you should monitor the tractor and trailer as you decrease your speed to keep control

28 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

1/2 inch of play at the end of the belts

1/4 inch of play at the ends of the belt

1/2 inch of play at the center of the belt

3/4 inch of play at the center of the belt

29 / 40

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

for small vehicles only

yes

for large vehicles only

30 / 40

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

bridges and tunnels

truck stops and police

traffic and road conditions

fire and flooding

31 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

activate the spring brakes

position the fifth wheel beforehand

inspect the condition of the frame of the tractor

check your path for any hazards

32 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

it is a coupling device with only two axles and a sixth wheel to which a semitrailer can be coupled to the rear of a tractor-trailer combination forming a double bottom rig

none of the answers listed

it is a connecting device consisting of one axle which disconnects a semitrailer combination vehicle converting it into two separate trailers

it is a coupling device with one or two axles and a fifth wheel with which a semitrailer can be coupled to the rear of a tractor-trailer combination forming a double bottom rig

33 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

None of the answers listed.

They are 1 large tank.

They are divided with holes from liquid to flow through controlling surge.

34 / 40

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

you will need it to inspect the trailer

so you don't lose it

you will need it to open the side box

so no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it

35 / 40

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

Small arms ammunition (orm-d).

Emergency drug shipments.

Emergency hospital supplies.

Emergency tear gas.

36 / 40

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

1/2 to 1 inch

it depends on how heavy the load is

none

1 to 1 1/2 inches

37 / 40

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

the fuel to air ratio

none of the answers listed

the weight distribution

the expansion rate

38 / 40

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

the one-way check vavle

the engine protection valve

the air compressor

the tractor relay valve

39 / 40

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

100 psi

150 psi

75 psi

125 psi

40 / 40

What is the standee line?

A line around each seat to help each passenger have a little personal space.

A line at the back of the bus where passengers must stand before exiting.

A 2 inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind.

A 2 inch line down the aisle to help keep passenger traffic flowing.

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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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