Rhode Island CDL Practice Test 2026

Rhode Island CDL practice test: 378 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Updated

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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation142 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge142 questions
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    Sharing the Road25 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving21 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties15 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules10 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance8 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties8 questions
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    Traffic Signs & Signals4 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving3 questions
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CDL knowledge tests & endorsements

Knowledge tests defined by FMCSA (49 CFR Part 383). Which ones you need depends on the vehicle class and endorsements you apply for.

General Knowledge

GK

Air Brakes

AB

Combination Vehicles

CV

Hazardous Materials

H

Tank Vehicles

N

Doubles/Triples

T

Passenger

P

School Bus

S

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Practice question bank

378questions
10topics
4in Traffic Signs & Signals
General Driving Knowledge142Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…142Sharing the Road25Bad Weather & Night Driving21Impaired Driving & Penalties15Parking & Stopping Rules10Speed Limits & Following Distan…8Licensing, Demerits & Penalties8Traffic Signs & Signals4Highway & Freeway Driving3license-test.com
General Driving Knowledge is the largest topic (38% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. Items on a flatbed:

    • Are usually heavy enough to not need to be strapped down.
    • Should not be strapped down if you are driving more slowly than 35 mph.
    • Must always be secured. ✓

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: C · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 3 – Transporting Cargo Safely, p. 74

  2. Brake linings should be:

    • Loose.
    • Free of oil. ✓
    • Soft.

    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 11 – Vehicle Inspection Test, p. 153

  3. If a school bus stalls on a railroad track:

    • Students should remain on the bus.
    • Students should be evacuated to a location near the bus.
    • Students should be evacuated and moved away from the bus. ✓

    Sharing the Road · Answer: C · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 10 – School Buses, p. 143

  4. On a slippery road, a driver should:

    • Make turns as quickly as possible.
    • Refrain from passing slower vehicles. ✓
    • Stop quickly.

    Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 56

CDL knowledge tests: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Rhode Islandnot verified yetnot verified yet378
Connecticutnot verified yetnot verified yet466
Massachusettsnot verified yetnot verified yet429
Connecticut466Massachusetts429Rhode Island378license-test.com
Rhode Island ranks 3 of 3 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many practice questions does this Rhode Island CDL practice test have?

378 published questions in 10 topics. The largest topics are General Driving Knowledge (142), Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation (142), Sharing the Road (25).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Rhode Island driver handbook (dmv.ri.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Rhode Island.

Is the Rhode Island CDL practice test free?

Yes. All 378 questions, topic practice and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook