Question 1

How many questions are on Rhode Island's CDL General Knowledge test, and what's the passing score?

Accepted Answer

50 questions, with at least 80% correct required — Rhode Island's CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions, with at least 80% correct (40 of 50) required to pass.

Question 2

What does Rhode Island charge for the CDL application itself?

Accepted Answer

$11.50 — Rhode Island charges $11.50 for the CDL application itself.

Question 3

What does Rhode Island charge for each individual written knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

$10 — Rhode Island charges $10 for each individual written knowledge test, separate from the $11.50 application fee.

Question 4

Where must all Rhode Island CDL transactions take place?

Accepted Answer

At DMV headquarters in Cranston — All Rhode Island CDL transactions take place at DMV headquarters in Cranston, unlike many other license transactions that can be handled at local branches.

Question 5

What additional section does a Rhode Island Class A CDL knowledge test include, beyond what a Class B or C applicant studies?

Accepted Answer

Combination Vehicles — A Rhode Island Class A CDL knowledge test includes a Combination Vehicles section that a Class B or C applicant doesn't need to study.

Question 6

Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Rhode Island CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

Up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window — Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.

Question 7

What form must a Rhode Island CDL applicant's supporting documents take?

Accepted Answer

Original documents or certified copies only — photocopies aren't accepted — Rhode Island requires a CDL applicant's supporting documents to be original or certified copies — photocopies aren't accepted.

Rhode Island CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

General Driving Knowledge

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