Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Rhode Island 2024 #1 Page 7 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Rhode Island class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a RI CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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43 . Which of the following vehicles is not exempted in requiring the driver to hold a CDL?
Subject to certain conditions, a CDL is not required to operate military vehicles, authorized emergency vehicles, farm equipment, or recreational vehicles. It is also not required for operating a straight truck that contains only your personal property that you are not selling.
44 . Cargo should be covered:
You should cover your cargo to protect people from the cargo if it spills, as well as to protect the cargo from the weather.
45 . During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:
During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to do a complete inspection of your vehicle. You will need to explain what you are inspecting and why.
46 . If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:
It is best to avoid driving through large puddles or moving water. If there is no way to avoid driving through water, you should slow down, shift into a low gear, and gently apply the brakes. Pressing linings against the brake drums or discs will keep water, mud, silt, and sand from getting inside the brake mechanisms.
47 . When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:
When asked to make a turn during the on-road driving test, you must check traffic in all directions and use your turn signal.
48 . Alcohol can be removed from your system:
The liver removes alcohol from the body at a fixed rate, so the only way to sober up after consuming alcohol is to allow your body time to remove the alcohol on its own.
49 . If your license to operate a personal vehicle is revoked or suspended:
If your license to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, canceled, or suspended, you may not obtain a hardship license to operate a CMV.
50 . When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, you should:
When stopping, apply gradual pressure to the brake pedal and stop smoothly. If stopping a manual transmission vehicle, push the clutch in when the engine is close to idle.
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2024 Rhode Island | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Rhode Island allows holders to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, as long as the vehicle(s) being towed have a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds. It includes tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, and livestock carriers.
A Class A CDL license in Rhode Island allows the holder to operate a range of large vehicles. This includes but is not limited to tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. The vehicle's Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) must be 26,001 pounds or more with the towed vehicle exceeding 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL in Rhode Island, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), have a valid Rhode Island driver's license, pass a vision test, and complete a written knowledge test. You'll also need to successfully complete a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills exam, and an on-road driving test.
You must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A CDL license in Rhode Island. However, to drive interstate, or across state lines, you must be at least 21 years old. It's important to note that these age requirements are mandated by federal law and apply in all states.
Specific endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license but they can broaden the range of vehicles you can operate and cargo you can transport. Endorsements include T (Double/Triple Trailers), P (Passenger Vehicles), N (Tank Vehicles), H (Hazardous Materials), and S (School Buses). Each endorsement requires passing additional written and/or skills tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in Rhode Island encompasses three main components. First, a pre-trip vehicle inspection to assess your ability to evaluate whether your vehicle is safe to drive. Second, a basic control skills exam where you'll demonstrate basic maneuvers like backing up. Lastly, an on-road driving test where you'll be required to navigate various road situations and traffic rules.
Yes, Class A CDL license holders in Rhode Island may face certain restrictions based on their abilities and the type of vehicle they're licensed to operate. For instance, if you cannot operate a manual transmission, you may have an automatic transmission restriction. If you don't pass the air brakes test, you'll have an air brake restriction. These limitations are marked on the CDL license.
Yes, it is possible to take the written Class A CDL test in languages other than English in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island DMV offers the written CDL test in several languages, including Spanish. However, federal regulations require anyone applying for a CDL to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway signs and signals, and respond to official inquiries.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class A CDL written test in Rhode Island if you have a disability. You'll need to contact the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles in advance to discuss your specific needs and they'll do their best to provide appropriate accommodations to ensure you can take the test fairly.
If you fail the Class A CDL written test in Rhode Island, you'll need to wait at least five days before retaking it. There's no limit to how many times you can retake the test, but you'll need to pay the testing fee again each time. It's advised to study thoroughly before attempting to retake the test.
