Rhode Island CDL Double 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

To prevent a vehicle from rolling backward when beginning to move forward from a stopped position, you should:

Turn off the engine.
Partly engage the clutch.
Apply the emergency brake.

Q.2

When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

Q.3

When backing up while coupling a trailer, the tractor should be positioned:

Directly in front of the trailer.
Directly next to the trailer.
Parallel with the trailer.

Q.4

Air pressure should build up in a single air system within:

15 minutes.
12 minutes.
Three minutes.

Q.5

Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It rained recently.
The nuts are loose.
The nuts are too tight.

Q.6

Watching the road ahead:

Is more dangerous than only watching your mirrors.
Does not help you drive more safely.
Can help you avoid the need for sudden lane changes.

Q.7

If driving so slowly that you could impede other drivers, you should:

Drive in the left lane.
Drive while using your four-way flashers.
Drive without using any lights.

Q.8

A trolley valve:

Should be used while driving.
Should only be used to test trailer brakes.
Should be used when parking uphill.

Q.9

When entering a curve, you should:

Shift into neutral.
Use the shoulder.
Downshift.

Q.10

A truck should be parked:

So that it must be backed up to leave the space.
So that it can be pulled forward to leave the space.
On the grass.

Q.11

Rough acceleration:

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.
Is distracting.
Can cause mechanical damage.

Q.12

If an air supply control is in its "emergency" position:

The vehicle will increase speed.
The trailer emergency brakes will be applied.
The air supply to the trailer will increase.

Q.13

Which of the following is not a good rule when using turn signals?

Signal early. Signal well before a turn or lane change.
Signal continuously. Do not cancel a signal until the turn is completed.
Don’t over-signal. If no one is near you, there is no need to signal.

Q.14

While driving, ____ generally holds spring brakes in place.

Air pressure
Electricity
Gasoline

Q.15

If approaching a railroad crossing that is being approached by a train, you should:

Try to cross the tracks quickly.
Drive around any lowered gates.
Stop and wait for the train to pass before beginning across the tracks.

Q.16

Pre-trip inspections are:

Recommended.
Needed only for trips longer than 100 miles in length.
Required by law.

Q.17

Eating while driving is:

A good way to save time.
A dangerous activity.
Acceptable if you are eating foods that are easy to eat.

Q.18

Poisonous fumes can enter a cab due to:

A defective exhaust system.
Using the wrong type of fuel.
A lack of oil in the engine.

Q.19

When leaving your vehicle unattended:

The parking brake must be always be used.
The parking brake should never be used.
Windows in the cab should be lowered.

Q.20

In a vehicle with dual parking control valves, a separate air tank can be used:

To make the air brakes work more effectively.
To temporarily release the spring brakes.
To charge the brakes on the rear trailer.

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