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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 Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

a guide explaining what materials can be hauled together in the same vehicle

a guide explaining what materials can be hauled together in the same vehicle and a guidebook for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials

a guidebook for firefighters, police, industry workers, truck drivers, dock workers, and shippers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials

none of these answers are correct

2 / 40

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

Both of these conditions must be met.

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).

3 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes.

Position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading.

Let the students begin moving to the front of the bus before it's fully stopped to maximize efficiency.

4 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

activate the spring brakes

check your path for any hazards

inspect the condition of the frame of the tractor

position the fifth wheel beforehand

5 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

only in ideal conditions

true

only on downgrades

false

6 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

30 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

15 feet, 75 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

20 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic

7 / 40

You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

shift down 2 gears

pump the brakes

accelerate

ride the brakes

8 / 40

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

Small arms ammunition (orm-d).

Emergency tear gas.

Emergency hospital supplies.

Emergency drug shipments.

9 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

about 600 feet with is about two football field lengths

about 200 feet which is 2/3 of a football field

about 300 feet which is about a football field length

about 150 feet which is 1/2 of a football field

10 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

avoid having traffic in your side space

none of the answers listed

use a light pressure on the brake and accelerator pedals

use a speed retarder or engine brake

11 / 40

With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

Minimum of 10 feet

Minimum of 2 feet

Minimum of 15 feet

Minimum of 5 feet

12 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

The windshield wiper fluid level

The power steering fluid level

The horn fluid level

The oil level

13 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

about two truck lengths

about 1/4 mile

about two car lengths

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

14 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

Smooth bore

Hard stroke

Waffle

Bulktruck

15 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

the water will over cool the compressor

to keep the oil in the air compressor clean

braking power is decreased due to the low boiling point of water

the water could freeze in cold weather and cause braking failure

16 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

The posted speed limit is safe for all conditions.

All of these answers are correct.

Speed limits for buses are the same as cars.

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

17 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

Just in case you become a contestant in a trivia competition.

Baffles are not always permitted with certain types of liquids.

Liquids expand different amounts.

Heavier liquids don't require outage.

18 / 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 the tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked down

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

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

19 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

100 pounds

250 pounds

300 pounds

500 pounds

20 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs

all of these answers are correct

a vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers

a vehicle transporting hazardous materials

21 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

A water pump belt

A power steering belt

A safety belt

An air compressor belt

22 / 40

How often should you drain your air tanks?

at the end of each trip

at the end of each week

at the beginning of each month

at the end of each shift

23 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

it increases the air pressure

it decreases the braking power

it cools them down

lower air pressure

24 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

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

No accidents.

Only accidents casusing injury.

All accidents.

25 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

the heaviest trailer

the first trailer of a triples

the last trailer of a triple

the last trailer of a double

26 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

Parents of the students on the bus.

Bus driver.

The school district superintendent.

Students on the bus.

27 / 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 passenger seat while you are driving.

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

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

28 / 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 ensure the disurptive rider's safety as well as that of others.

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

29 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

water may build up in the air tanks if you do not rely on the engine brake

it helps control your speed better

it builds up the air pressure in the air tanks

brakes may fail or fade from excessive heat due to relying on them too much and not using the engine brake effect

30 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

you can see it in your mirrors

you can feel it pulling your steering wheel

you can hear the tires squealing

you can feel a jerk in the back of the tractor

31 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill

downshift before starting down a hill

downshift before climbing a hill

downshift before entering a curve

32 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

A rated and properly charged fire extinguisher.

Tire changing equipment.

6 fuses, 3 red reflective triangles, or 3 liquid burning flares.

Extra electrical fuses.

33 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

when the pressure builds from 85 to 100 psi in less than 1 minute

when the governor stops between 75-90 psi

if the pressure builds from 50 to 75 psi in less than 3 minutes

if the compressor cuts out at between 70 and 90 psi

34 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

Dark and poorly lighted.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

The next stop.

Off the regular route.

35 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

Division 63

Division 61

Division 62

Division 64

36 / 40

A safe haven is:

The slang term for the last stop at the end of your driving day when carrying hazardous materials.

A place where it is safe to dump any kind of hazardous materials.

A place that has been approved to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives.

A place to stay once you have reported your company for illegal activity.

37 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

In an upwind direction.

Any more than safety required.

Any more that 450 feet.

Any more than 500 feet.

38 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

torque rod

gear box

bearing plate

leaf spring

39 / 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

40 / 40

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

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

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

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

crank the engine brake

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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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