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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. When checking your mirrors you should:
only use the passenger side mirror.
only use the driver side mirror.
use both mirrors.
2. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
hydraulic air.
compressed air.
nitrogen.
3. To avoid becoming a distracted driver you should:
not engage in complex conversations with others.
not turn off all communication devices.
adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors while driving.
4. Buses must never carry:
small arms ammunition labeled ORM-D.
tear gas.
hospital supplies.
5. When you need to brake, you should warn the drivers behind:
by making gestures.
by flashing your brake lights.
by changing lanes.
6. Drivers should check and adjust their mirrors:
while driving.
before starting a trip.
after a trip.
7. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
All of the above.
8. If you feel drowsy, you should _______ before driving.
exercise
drink coffee
sleep
9. Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
Don't signal unless another vehicle is behind you
Signal early
Cancel your signal after you have turned
10. The "emergency exit" sign:
must be clearly visible.
can be hidden by cargo.
should be turned off at night.
 
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Passenger Test - RI CDL

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