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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.

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You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

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Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

3 / 40

When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

5 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

7 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

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The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

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Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

10 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

11 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

12 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

13 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

14 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

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Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

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What is the reason that placards are used?

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

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While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

22 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

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What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

24 / 40

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

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

27 / 40

These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

28 / 40

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

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The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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What should you do before you begin to couple?

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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

34 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

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

36 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

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Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

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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

 

Additional Rhode Island CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access Rhode Island CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Rhode Island.