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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

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

The apron

The release arm

The arm bar

The locking pins

2 / 40

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

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.

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

Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake.

3 / 40

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

150 psi

75 psi

125 psi

100 psi

4 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

use the trailer brakes only

none of the answers listed

slam down the brake pedal and keep pressure on it

do stab or controlled braking

5 / 40

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

The posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely.

You need about four times as much stopping distance at 40 mph as at 20 mph.

Stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph.

The total stopping distance of a bus is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied.

6 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

50 psi

30 psi

80 psi

60 psi

7 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

as rarely as possible

every time the vehicle is parked

only when parked on an incline

only during post trip inspection

8 / 40

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

Problems with the water pump

All of these answers are correct

A leaking line or hose

A leak from the engine

9 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

Only when you will be driving over 35 mph.

Only if your bus holds more than 27 people.

Only if required by company policy.

Always.

10 / 40

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

It is a foreign substance.

The substance is for international transport.

It is the proper shipping name.

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

11 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

brake drum

safety valve

axle

slack adjuster

12 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

free, open

free, closed

latched, open

latched, closed

13 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

It can occur even with baffles inside that slow the flow.

It can occur even when driving at the posted speed limit.

It can occur when driving through a curve.

All answers listed.

14 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

in an open position

in a halfway closed position

in a 1/3 open position

in a closed position

15 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

The type of crossing where you can pass the tracks without stopping.

The type of crossing with no cross buck sign.

The type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic control device.

The type of crossing on which the driver does not have to stop.

16 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

3/8-inch

4/32-inch

1/32-inch

1/2-inch

17 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

see the blind spot immediately behind the bus

see the area where students exit the bus

see all of the students

monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area

18 / 40

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

All of these answers are correct

Carried in a metal box

Stored in the passenger compartment

Labeled

19 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

rim, lug nuts, tire

leaf spring, vehicle frame, torque rod

main spring, axle, spring shackle

tie rod, spindle, pitman arm

20 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

100 psi

175 psi

225 psi

125 psi

21 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

aggressive driving

road rage

tailgating

defensive driving

22 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

all of these answers are correct

broken leaves in leaf spring

leaking shock absorbers

cracked or broken spring hangers

23 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

In front of the standee line.

Within two feet of any window.

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

Between the wheel wells.

24 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

It is one large tank.

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

None of the answers listed.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

25 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

all answers listed

that the converter dolly air tank drain valve is in the closed position

that the spare tire is secured if there is one

that the safety chains are secured to the trailer

26 / 40

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

3 psi in a minute

5 psi in a minute

4 psi in a minute

2 psi in a minute

27 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

7 seconds

4 seconds

3 seconds

6 seconds

28 / 40

Should your air compressor stop working:

you will lose your ability to brake immediately

there will be no affect to your brakes

the brakes will lock up on you immediately

there will still be air pressure left in the air tanks

29 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

That is designed to carry more than nine passengers.

That has air brakes.

That has a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.

Designed to seat more than 16 or more persons, including the driver.

30 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

provide back up air pressure

engage the tractor's front brake when there is air pressure loss

to alert emegency services when there is a problem

engage the trailer brakes when there is an air pressure loss

31 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

when the valve system releases pressure

when the air is taken out of the hoses

when air is pumped into the air tanks

when air pressure is applied to the brakes

32 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

the safety latch is in the open position

the kingpin has been removed

there is enough clearance between the lower and upper fifth wheel

there is enough clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

33 / 40

What does outage mean?

It is how quickly the tanks drain.

It is the movement of the liquid.

It is the weight of the liquid.

It is the allowance needed for the expansion of liquid.

34 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

Electrical/air connections

The locking pins/tandem release arm

The landing gear

The frame

35 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

if necessary, use a flashlight

make sure to have space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

have the fifth wheel jaws open

36 / 40

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

True but only in rainy conditions

True but only in ideal conditions

False

True

37 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

A safety belt

A water pump belt

An air compressor belt

A power steering belt

38 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

it is closed by the parking brakes

it provides the air supply to the brake system

all of these answers are correct

if the air supply drops to a certain level it will automatically close itself

39 / 40

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

cb radio

fuel tanks

coolant system

none of the answers listed

40 / 40

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

A gas mask.

The written route plan.

The carrier's insurance policy.

None of these answers are correct.

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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

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