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The tanker endorsement applies to drivers who wish to drive a tank in Class A, B, or C CDL. To add this endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass a knowledge test on the problems posed by large volume liquid cargos. The Rhode Island CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The RI tanker test covers the following sections of the Rhode Island CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this RI tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
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If the "Hazard Class" or "Division" column of the Hazardous Material Table contains the word "Forbidden", you should:
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transport the "Forbidden" material at night.
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never transport the "Forbidden" material.
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be aware that the load may require a police escort.
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Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
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Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
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Because black ice may form on the road.
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Because rain is very slippery.
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When checking the engine compartment:
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wheels should not be chocked.
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the parking brake should be on.
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you should put the gearshift in neutral.
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How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
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Pump the brake repeatedly
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Step on and off the brake pedal several times
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Brake as you always have.
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An Anti-lock Braking System:
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increases a vehicle's stopping power.
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increases the distamce required to stop on slippery surfaces.
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keeps your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
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Shipping papers should be:
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easily seen by someone entering the cab.
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placed on all sides of the vehicle.
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easily seen from the direction they face.
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Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
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Frequent blinking
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Rubbing eyes
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Keeping a steady speed
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Baffled liquid tanks:
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handle the same way as tankers without baffles.
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make tank vehicles seem heavier than they really are.
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help control the forward and backward liquid surge.
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Hazardous materials include all of the following except:
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Livestock
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Explosives
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Oxidizers
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Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
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must be posted.
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are always posted.
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are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
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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.
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