CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST RHODE ISLAND

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Any driver, regardless of the vehicle Class, who wants to haul hazardous materials, must add an “H” endorsement to their CDL. In order to obtain the Hazmat endorsement drivers are required to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check and a knowledge test. The Rhode Island hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The RI CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Rhode Island CDL Manual. Study the chapter covering hazardous materials to learn how to recognize, handle, and transport Hazmat, then take this practice test to prepare for your exam!
1. Shippers must warn drivers and others about the material's hazards:
by placing a red triangle with an orange center on the vehicle.
by making a written report each day on the condition of the material.
by putting hazard warning labels on packages.
2. When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
maintain your safe following distance.
change lanes quickly.
quickly pass the vehicle.
3. Who must certify that the package has been prepared according to the rules?
The carrier
The shipper
The driver
4. On a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be used to:
prevent movement of cargo.
keep from rolling back.
hold compressed air.
5. When shippers package hazardous materials, they certify that the package has been prepared according to the rules. The only exceptions are when:
the sealed loads is provided by the carrier and the package cannot be inspected.
a shipper is a private carrier transporting hazardous waste.
a shipper is a private carrier transporting their own product, and when the package is provided by the carrier.
6. On front tires, tread should be at least:
4/32 inch
2/32 inch
4/16 inch
7. After starting the engine the coolant temperature should:
rise quickly.
rise gradually.
slowly decrease.
8. All drivers involved in transporting hazardous materials must:
refuse leaking packages.
know the security risks of hazardous materials transportation.
All of the above.
9. When you use your mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
only use the driver's side mirror.
avoid checking them regularly.
check them quickly.
10. Column 2 in the Hazardous Material Table contains:
the hazard class or division.
the identification numbers.
the HazMat description and shipping name.
 
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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 Hazmat Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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