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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

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

A placarded cargo tank.

A 200 inch wheelbase trailer.

None of these answers are correct.

Two or more trailers.

2 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

It is not the proper shipping name only those in roman type above it are proper shipping names.

The substance is for international transport.

It is a foreign substance.

It is the proper shipping name.

3 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

parking against another trailer, locking the trailer door, and chocking the tires

all answers listed

parking on level ground, chocking the tires, and charging the trailer air tank if it doesn't have spring brakes

chocking the tires, parking on level ground, and charging the air tank

4 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

Only accidents determined to be the fault of the bus driver.

No accidents.

All accidents.

Only accidents casusing injury.

5 / 40

You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

True

True, but only in ideal conditions

False

True, but only on downgrades

6 / 40

Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

Raised and that the handle is hanging free.

Down and that the handle is secured.

Down and that the handle is hanging free.

Raised and that the handle is secured.

7 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

Is studied by emergency personnel to help keep the public safe.

All of these answers are correct.

Was created by the national department of transportation, so it is used nationwide.

Contains an index of hazardous material id numbers, which is why you must label things correctly.

8 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

How much of the material can be put in a vehicle without placarding.

What materials can be loaded together.

To what shipping mode the information on that line applies.

How to ship an item.

9 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

weather

total weight of the vehicle and cargo

length and steepness of grade

time of day

10 / 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

11 / 40

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

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

the process will be faster and easier

12 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

the trailer will slightly lower when the converter dolly backed under it

the kingpin is resting behind the fifth wheel

the top of the kingpin lines up with the locking jaws

the trailer will slightly rise when the converter dolly is backed under it

13 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

before starting down a hill and before going up a hill

before starting down a hill and before entering a curve

before entering a curve and before going up a hill

if there is an accident and in sudden heavy rain

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

it is connected to the generator

when accelerating it releases air

it shows how much air pressure you are applying to the brakes

it prevents the brakes from failing

15 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

it is when the trailer wheels go in a different direction from the front wheels

it is when the rear wheels of the vehicle follow a different path way than that of the front wheels

it is wheen the rear wheel skid and the front wheels maintain a straight path

none of the answers listed

16 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

registered, uniform hazardous waste manifest

responsible, papers

trucking, uniform hazardous waste manifest

licensed, manifest

17 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

have the brakes properly adjusted

drive while intoxicated

take turns slowly

have the fifth wheel's free play as tight as possible

18 / 40

In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in a closed position

in a 1/3 way open position

in an open position

in a halfway open position

19 / 40

How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

pull forward 25 feet, turn to the left, and then to the right

pull forward 25 feet, turn to the right, and then to the left

pull the tractor at a sharp right to release the trailer brakes

pull the tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked down

20 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

Layers

None of the answers listed

Waffles

Bulkheads

21 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

because of their small size they have little braking power

all answers listed

they usually do not have spring brakes

they typically require a glad hand converter

22 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

all of these answers are correct

to inform you about how hot the air in the tank is

to inform you if there is too little air in the tank

23 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

All of these answers are correct.

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to determine whether or not a material is hazardous.

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to correctly label the transport vehicle with precautionary placards.

Because it is the shipper's responsibilty to choose the correct packaging for a material classified as "hazardous".

24 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

5 hours, 250 miles

3 hours, 200 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

1 hour, 50 miles

25 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

Make sure the silver cyanide is loaded on top of the battery acid.

Make sure there is plenty of space between the two.

Make sure the battery acid is loaded on top of the silver cyanide.

Inform someone and not load the battery acid.

26 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

Should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them.

May be thrown off the bus.

Should not be allowed on the bus.

Is not your responsibility.

27 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

the relay vavle by sending air pressure from the trailer air tank to the trailer brake chambers

the pressure applied to the trailer hand brake or by the foot brake

the relay valve that connects the trailer air tanks to the trailer air brakes

all answers listed

28 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

They can take longer to stop than a truck with a full tank.

They come to a stop faster when you use only the emergency brake.

They have better traction on wet roads than full tanks.

All answers listed.

29 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

It may be safer to wait and discharge the disruptive passenger at the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people.

Don't discharge such riders where it would be unsafe for them.

You must remove the disruptive passenger immediately for the safety of the others.

You must ensure the disurptive rider's safety as well as that of others.

30 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

6 or 7

8 or 9

7 or 8

5 or 6

31 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

Just dangerous placards are required.

None, you cannot load these materials together.

Poison 23 and flammable gas 21.

Poison 23 and dangerous.

32 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

three

one

five

seven

33 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

the air supply knob has been pushed it

the trailer brakes have been locked

the air supply knob has been pulled out

the air brakes are in an off position

34 / 40

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

signal when you are merging into traffic

signal before you exit

signal just before you start to make a turn

signal when you want to change lanes

35 / 40

______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

Top off valves

Relay knife

Glad hands

Service lines

36 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

shift to neutral

fully engage the clutch

apply the parking brake

aggressively pump the accelerator

37 / 40

Select the step that comes first:

connect the air supply lines

lower the landing gear

apply a firm pressure to the trailer brakes

shift into reverse

38 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

notify authorities

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

move the victims out of the way immediately

protect the area

39 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

high

narrow

low

long

40 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

grass

a downgrade

the company's lot

level ground

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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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