CDL Combination Test (2024) - FREE Rhode Island CDL Practice Test

1. Before leaving your vehicle unattended, you should:

2. Most heavy vehicles require ________ change gears.

3. You are driving a modern truck with a manual transmission. When going down a hill you should usually:

use the same gear you would use to go up the hill.
use a lower gear than would be required to go up the hill.
shift into neutral and coast.

4. Overloading a vehicle with cargo can have negative effects on all of the following except:

5. A high center of gravity means:

a rollover is less likely.
you are more likely to tip over.
you'll have better traction.

6. If the spring brakes do not release when you push the trailer air supply control, you should:

check the electrical cables.
check the air line connections.
rev or lug the engine.

7. If you get stuck on the railroad tracks, the first thing you should do is:

immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.
scream for help.
stay in your vehicle and call 911.

8. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?

A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.

9. Over-length loads:

require special transit permits.
may require special equipment such as "wide load" or flags.
All of the above.

10. Hydroplaning:

only occurs at extremely high speeds.
only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.

COMBINATION TEST RHODE ISLAND - PRACTICE TEST