Rhode Island General Knowledge Practice Test
This is our Rhode Island General Knowledge Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 50 questions each. Each question is worth two points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.
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General Knowledge CDL Practice Quiz
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A | truck stops, gas stations |
B | law enforcement officers, detours |
C | vehicles, traffic signs |
D | tunnels, overpasses |
Question 2 |
A | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
B | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
Question 3 |
A | offtracking. |
B | fishtailing. |
C | sidetracking. |
D | slidetracking. |
Question 4 |
A | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
B | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
C | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
D | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
Question 5 |
A | Keep your low beam lights on. |
B | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
C | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
D | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
Question 6 |
A | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
B | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
C | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
D | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
Question 7 |
A | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
B | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
C | need less space ahead than full trucks |
D | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
Question 8 |
A | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
B | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
C | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
D | use only water in the cooling system. |
Question 9 |
A | at least once a week. |
B | before operating the vehicle. |
C | whenever you stop to refuel. |
D | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
Question 10 |
A | under inflated tires |
B | eating spicy food in the truck cab |
C | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
D | loose fuel connections |
Question 11 |
A | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
B | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
C | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
D | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
Question 12 |
A | none of these. |
B | seven or more. |
C | five or more. |
D | three or more. |
Question 13 |
A | roll down the windows. |
B | slap yourself in the face three times. |
C | stop to sleep. |
D | turn up the radio. |
Question 14 |
A | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
B | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
C | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
D | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
Question 15 |
A | bad tires. |
B | driving too slow for road conditions. |
C | driving too fast for road conditions. |
D | poorly adjusted brakes. |
Question 16 |
A | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
B | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
C | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
D | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
Question 17 |
A | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
C | Using a helper when backing up. |
D | Using hand signals. |
Question 18 |
A | the lug nut is loose. |
B | the wheel needs cleaning. |
C | the lug nut is cheap. |
D | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
Question 19 |
A | four times |
B | three times |
C | half |
D | two times |
Question 20 |
A | To prevent others from distracting you. |
B | To direct traffic away from you. |
C | To watch for steering errors. |
D | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
Question 21 |
A | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
B | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
C | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
D | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
Question 22 |
A | A minimum of four. |
B | A minimum of three. |
C | A minimum of one. |
D | A minimum of two. |
Question 23 |
A | Road construction zones. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | All of these are considered a hazard. |
D | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
Question 24 |
A | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
B | downshift into the turn. |
C | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
D | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
Question 25 |
A | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
B | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
C | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
D | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
Question 26 |
A | turn wide as you complete the turn |
B | turn right and drive over the curb |
C | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
D | turn wide before you start the turn |
Question 27 |
A | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
B | The same amount of space you would at night. |
C | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
D | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
Question 28 |
A | road conditions are excellent. |
B | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
C | you are driving on the freeway. |
D | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
Question 29 |
A | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
B | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
C | keep your high beams on at all times. |
D | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
Question 30 |
A | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
B | Electrical fire. |
C | Grease fire. |
D | Gasoline fire. |
Question 31 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | both of these. |
C | the weight of the liquid. |
D | neither of these. |
Question 32 |
A | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
B | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
C | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
D | it is a federal law. |
Question 33 |
A | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
B | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
C | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
D | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
Question 34 |
A | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
B | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
C | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
D | Because it's good to know that information. |
Question 35 |
A | rear view cameras |
B | mirrors |
C | sunglasses |
D | rolled down windows |
Question 36 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
B | Oil on the tie rod. |
C | Too many vertical stacks. |
D | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
Question 37 |
A | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
C | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
Question 38 |
A | load is properly secured. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | seal is secure. |
D | seal is authentic. |
Question 39 |
A | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
B | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
C | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
D | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
Question 40 |
A | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
B | to combat terrorism. |
C | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
D | to make your vehicle look official. |
Question 41 |
A | three inches |
B | one half inch |
C | two inches |
D | one inch |
Question 42 |
A | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
B | exempt from height restrictions. |
C | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
D | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
Question 43 |
A | leaks |
B | burning |
C | rubbing |
D | rust |
Question 44 |
A | The same amount of stopping distance. |
B | Greater stopping distance. |
C | Shorter stopping distance. |
D | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
Question 45 |
A | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
B | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
C | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
D | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
Question 46 |
A | it is absolutely necessary. |
B | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
C | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
D | you will be parked for a short time. |
Question 47 |
A | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
B | All of these things happen. |
C | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
D | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
Question 48 |
A | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 49 |
A | three |
B | four |
C | two |
D | one |
Question 50 |
A | the load can catch fire easily. |
B | the load can shift. |
C | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
D | the load should not get wet. |
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Remember, the General Knowledge Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window.
Press the start button to begin your free General Knowledge Practice Test. Good luck!
General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
Congratulations! You have completed the General Knowledge CDL Practice Test.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Pass your CDL Knowledge Exam the first time! Click here to get the Complete CDL Cheat Sheet Study Package for all 50 states! Question 1 |
A | Electrical fire. |
B | Gasoline fire. |
C | Grease fire. |
D | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
Question 2 |
A | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
B | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
C | use only water in the cooling system. |
D | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
Question 3 |
A | seven or more. |
B | three or more. |
C | none of these. |
D | five or more. |
Question 4 |
A | keep your high beams on at all times. |
B | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
C | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
D | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
Question 5 |
A | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
B | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
C | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
D | downshift into the turn. |
Question 6 |
A | To direct traffic away from you. |
B | To watch for steering errors. |
C | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
D | To prevent others from distracting you. |
Question 7 |
A | to make your vehicle look official. |
B | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
C | to combat terrorism. |
D | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
Question 8 |
A | one half inch |
B | two inches |
C | one inch |
D | three inches |
Question 9 |
A | rubbing |
B | leaks |
C | rust |
D | burning |
Question 10 |
A | three times |
B | four times |
C | two times |
D | half |
Question 11 |
A | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
B | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
C | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
D | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
Question 12 |
A | Too many vertical stacks. |
B | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
C | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
D | Oil on the tie rod. |
Question 13 |
A | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
B | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
C | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
D | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
Question 14 |
A | seal is secure. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | seal is authentic. |
D | load is properly secured. |
Question 15 |
A | it is a federal law. |
B | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
C | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
D | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
Question 16 |
A | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
B | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
Question 17 |
A | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
B | The same amount of space you would at night. |
C | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
D | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
Question 18 |
A | one |
B | three |
C | two |
D | four |
Question 19 |
A | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
C | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
Question 20 |
A | the lug nut is cheap. |
B | the wheel needs cleaning. |
C | the lug nut is loose. |
D | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
Question 21 |
A | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
B | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
C | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
D | Keep your low beam lights on. |
Question 22 |
A | before operating the vehicle. |
B | at least once a week. |
C | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
D | whenever you stop to refuel. |
Question 23 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | both of these. |
C | neither of these. |
D | the weight of the liquid. |
Question 24 |
A | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
B | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
C | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
D | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
Question 25 |
A | turn wide before you start the turn |
B | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
C | turn wide as you complete the turn |
D | turn right and drive over the curb |
Question 26 |
A | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
B | overinflated tires |
C | loose fuel connections |
D | underinflated tires |
Question 27 |
A | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
B | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
C | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
D | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
Question 28 |
A | Using hand signals. |
B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
C | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
D | Using a helper when backing up. |
Question 29 |
A | slidetracking. |
B | offtracking. |
C | fishtailing. |
D | sidetracking. |
Question 30 |
A | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
B | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
C | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
D | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
Question 31 |
A | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
B | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
C | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
D | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
Question 32 |
A | All of these things happen. |
B | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
C | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
D | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
Question 33 |
A | A minimum of three. |
B | A minimum of four. |
C | A minimum of two. |
D | A minimum of one. |
Question 34 |
A | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
B | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
C | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
D | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
Question 35 |
A | sunglasses |
B | mirrors |
C | rear view cameras |
D | rolled down windows |
Question 36 |
A | bad tires. |
B | driving too fast for road conditions. |
C | poorly adjusted brakes. |
D | driving too slow for road conditions. |
Question 37 |
A | need less space ahead than full trucks
|
B | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
C | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
D | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
Question 38 |
A | Because it's good to know that information. |
B | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
C | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
D | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
Question 39 |
A | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
B | the load should not get wet. |
C | the load can shift. |
D | the load can catch fire easily. |
Question 40 |
A | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
B | exempt from height restrictions. |
C | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
D | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
Question 41 |
A | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
B | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
C | it is absolutely necessary. |
D | you will be parked for a short time. |
Question 42 |
A | Shorter stopping distance. |
B | The same amount of stopping distance. |
C | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
D | Greater stopping distance. |
Question 43 |
A | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
B | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
C | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
D | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
Question 44 |
A | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
B | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
C | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
D | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
Question 45 |
A | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 46 |
A | slap yourself in the face three times. |
B | turn up the radio. |
C | stop to sleep. |
D | roll down the windows. |
Question 47 |
A | law enforcement officers, detours |
B | vehicles, traffic signs |
C | truck stops, gas stations |
D | tunnels, overpasses |
Question 48 |
A | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | All of these are considered a hazard. |
D | Road construction zones. |
Question 49 |
A | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
B | road conditions are excellent. |
C | you are driving on the freeway. |
D | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
Question 50 |
A | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
B | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
C | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
D | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
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