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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

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

None of these answers are correct.

Stop, look, and listen.

Stop, go, and stop.

Stop, look, and turn on the radio lights overhead.

2 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

at the front and back of the trailer

at the back of the trailer

either at the front or the back of the trailer

at the front of the trailer

3 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

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

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

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

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

4 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

crank the engine brake

keep an eye of the air gauge for a drop of 30 psi

open the emergency line shut off at the back of the second trailer

while driving at 10 mph, use the hand valve. The vehicle should stop in the same distance of a single trailer moving at 5 mph

5 / 40

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

The written route plan.

None of these answers are correct.

The carrier's insurance policy.

A gas mask.

6 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

Emergency exit handles are secure.

Rider signaling devices are working.

All of these answers are correct.

Every handhold and railing is secure.

7 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

all of these answers are correct

if the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep

when there are broken valve stems

when the tread separates

8 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

all answers listed

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

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

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

9 / 40

Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

take a walk around the vehicle to make sure it is clear of obstructions

double check to make sure the trailer brakes are off

supply air to the trailer system and then pull the air supply knob out

have a random pedestrian direct your path of travel

10 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

Turn it off after product transfer, before you unhook the hose.

Turn it off during product transfer, while unhooking the hose.

None of these answers are correct.

Turn it off before product transfer, before you hook the hose.

11 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

as if it is an engine

as if it is cargo

as if it is a trailer

as if it is an axle with a fifth wheel

12 / 40

Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

On the shipping papers and on a secret document in the driver's wallet.

On the shipping papers and on the package.

On the package and on paperwork at the shipping point of origin.

On the package and on paperwork at the shipping destination.

13 / 40

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

in the unlatched position

in a halfway open position

in the latched position

removed from the dolly

14 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

Inspect your bus.

Report any damage.

Report any defects.

All of these answers are correct.

15 / 40

It takes special care to drive tankers with liquid in them because:

The movement of the liquid even when the truck is stopped.

The high center of gravity of the load.

The low center of gravity of the load.

The baffles create odd rocking motions.

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

you should apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal at the same moment you do quick steering movements

nothing will occur

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

it is easier to tip doubles and triples from quick steering movements than other vehicles

17 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

Passengers

Bulk fertilizer

Materials that are hazardous

Gas or liquid

18 / 40

Select the statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

back under the trailer at an angle

have the tractor and trailer aligned

have the trailer kingpin centered over the fifth wheel

back under the trailer in a straight path

19 / 40

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

On the driver's seat 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.

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

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

20 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

decrease the tank pressure by stepping on and off the brake

monitor the air pressure gauge

run the engine at a fast idle

all of these answers are correct

21 / 40

You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

none of these answers are correct

at the bottom of a hill

half way down a hill

before going down a hill

22 / 40

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

The platform

The locking kingpin

The fifth wheel

The catwalk

23 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

there is a huge fire risk

the abs will need to be repaired but the brakes will function normally

you will have no control over your truck as the brakes will not be functioning

you will need to pull over immediately

24 / 40

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

all answers listed

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

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

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

25 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

May be thrown off the bus.

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

Is not your responsibility.

Should not be allowed on the bus.

26 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

Keep driving, slowly and cautiously, until you reach a phone.

Send someone for help with all the necessary information.

Keep driving for help as quickly as possible.

Leave your truck parked with emergency lights on and walk for help.

27 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

Your employer tells you to.

Getting off the bus would be unsafe.

You are also a class a tow truck driver.

Bus is on a drawbridge.

28 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

release the tractor brakes

lift the brake pedal up

listen for brake sounds as you apply pressure off and on the trailer brakes

activate the parking brakes

29 / 40

Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

Use your head as the mirrors are unreliable.

Back quickly while no one is coming.

Back toward the side opposite the driver.

Back and turn toward the driver's side.

30 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

30 degrees

5 degrees

15 degrees

10 degrees

31 / 40

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

none of the answers listed

engine brake system

service brake system

lock brake system

32 / 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 _____.

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

none of the answers listed

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

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

33 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

Check tires every 3 hours or 150 miles.

Check tires every hour or 75 miles.

Check tires every 4 hours or 200 miles.

Check tires every 2 hours or 100 miles.

34 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure while driving at a high a speed. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure meets to the manufacturer’s specification.

Apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The parking brake knob should pop out when the air pressure drops to 120 psi.

35 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

a vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers

a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs

a vehicle transporting hazardous materials

all of these answers are correct

36 / 40

Select the false statement about suspension:

Check for shifted, missing, or cracked leaf springs.

Check for distorted or broken coil springs.

Check for broken or cracked spring hangers.

Check to make sure torsion bars and/or arms are lubricated.

37 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

weight distribution

percentage of alcohol

the fuel to air ratio

percentage of water

38 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

at a normal pressure

at half of its normal pressure

at a level of 70 and 90 psi

at a level of 50 and 70 psi

39 / 40

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

only at the end of the shift

yes

only every 7 days

40 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

the back trailer

the tractor

the front trailer

all are equally likely

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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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