CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST RHODE ISLAND

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The passenger endorsement applies to drivers who want to drive a bus in any Class A, B, or C CDL. Applicants must pass a special knowledge test, and must pass skills tests in a passenger vehicle. The Rhode Island CDL passenger test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The RI passenger test covers the following sections of the Rhode Island CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Transporting Passengers, Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test and Road Test. Take this RI practice test now to prepare for the actual passenger test!
1. Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
there is oncoming traffic.
you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
the tracks are not clear.
2. Rough acceleration:
can cause mechanical damage.
is necessary to warm up the engine.
improves gas mileage.
3. Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
review the last vehicle inspection report.
should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
4. When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
quickly pass the vehicle.
maintain your safe following distance.
change lanes quickly.
5. What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
6. When arriving at the destination or intermediate stops, announce:
the next stop.
the location.
the date.
7. ABS helps you:
drive faster.
brake harder.
None of the above.
8. If your bus leans toward the outside on a banked curve, the bus:
is going too slow.
is going at the proper speed.
is going too fast.
9. Foundation brakes are used:
only with the front wheels.
at each wheel.
only with the right wheels.
10. When driving at night, you should use ________ when you can.
emergency flashers
low beams
high beams
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

You can obtain a limited instruction permit if you are at least 16 but under 18 years old, provided you have completed the 33 hours driver education course. This course can be started at the age of 15 years and ten months. After holding the permit for a minimum of six months, you can apply for a limited provisional license. For a full operator's license, you must be at least 18 years old and have held a learner's permit for 30 days, or be at least 17 and have held a limited provisional license for at least 12 months without any traffic violations within the last six months.

If you're under 18, you'll need to complete the DMV written test at the DMV headquarters in Cranston after finishing the driver education course at a driving school authorized by the Community College of Rhode Island. To schedule your test, you can make a reservation online and choose a date and time that suits you. Applicants over 18 can directly schedule the permit test online without taking the course.

After taking the DMV test, bring the following documents to any Rhode Island DMV branch:
  • Green CCRI certificate (for minors who have completed the driver education course and passed the DMV written test).
  • Permit application (if you are a minor and your parent/guardian is not present, the form must be notarized).
  • Birth certificate or proof of identity.
  • Social Security Number, written on the application (LI-1 form).
  • Proof of residency (two documents).


The computerized DMV written test is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Applicants who speak a foreign language can request to take the permit test in their language using a printed format. You can make a reservation online and then schedule a Foreign Language Knowledge Exam. On the day of the exam, you must be accompanied by an interpreter, and it's important to arrive at least one hour before the appointed time.

The best way to prepare for the DMV written test is by reading the Rhode Island Driver’s Handbook, which contains information about road signs, safe driving practices, and road rules in Rhode Island. After studying the manual, test your preparation with our free practice tests!
With a limited instructional permit, you can drive under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has held a license for five years or more. Once you obtain a limited provisional license, the following restrictions apply:
  • You may drive at any time with a supervisor seated in the front seat or when you are alone:
- Between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- At any time for work reasons or volunteer activities
- From 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for school athletic activities
  • During the first twelve months, you can only transport one passenger under 21 years old unless they are a sibling.


The Rhode Island permit is valid for one year or until the applicant turns 18. Learner's permits can be renewed twice. However, after this period, if the permit holder has not obtained a full operator's license, they are required to pass the DMV test again. Learner’s permits can be renewed at any DMV office with the submission of a completed License/ID/Permit Application and an identity document.

If you don't pass your DMV written test, you'll need to wait for 8 days before trying again. If you find the permit test difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.

RI CDL Passenger Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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