Allowed only on the rear of a bus.

Allowed only on the front of a bus.

May be slower to make critical decisions than a typical driver.

Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.

Not come into contact with one another.

Always come into contact with one another.

Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.

Rhode Island CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If turning to avoid a hazard:

You should brake hard.
You should not brake as it may cause the wheels to lock.
You should turn very sharply.

Q.2

When stopped at a railroad crossing, one way for a bus driver to hear if a train is approaching is by:

Opening the emergency window.
Opening the forward door.
Waiting for the passengers on the bus to quiet down on their own.

Q.3

During the basic control skills test, you will receive points if you:

Pull up once.
Check your positioning.
Cross over exercise boundaries.

Q.4

Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.

Single clutching
Double clutching
Triple clutching

Q.5

An after-trip inspection should be done:

Once a week.
Once a month.
After every trip.

Q.6

If there is a cargo fire in a box trailer:

The trailer doors should be opened.
The trailer doors should not be opened.
A large, heavy blanket should be put over the trailer.

Q.7

To stay alert while driving, you should:

Eat a heavy meal before beginning your trip.
Keep the cab warm.
Ride with a second person who can share driving responsibilities.

Q.8

If there is a fire in your vehicle, you should not:

Park in an area away from buildings, trees, brush, and other vehicles.
Pull into a service station.
Notify emergency services of your problem and your location.

Q.9

When starting from a stop:

A vehicle should shift to the right.
A vehicle should be put into third gear.
A vehicle should not roll back.

Q.10

When completing an offset back/left parking maneuver, a driver should:

Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
Drive straight back, then pull forward to the left.
Pull straight forward, then drive straight back.

Q.11

When completing a driver's side parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Pull forward directly into the parking space.
Back up past the parking space, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.

Q.12

Watching the road ahead of you:

Allows you time to make a plan to avoid an upcoming hazard.
Is not encouraged as it distracts you from driving.
Is only important when traveling in congested traffic.

Q.13

Regrooved tires are:

Allowed only on the front of a bus.
Allowed only on the rear of a bus.
Not allowed anywhere on a bus.

Q.14

A vehicle that is smaller than your vehicle:

Will usually be able to stop faster than your vehicle.
Will usually take more time to stop than your vehicle.
Will take about the same amount of time to stop as your vehicle.

Q.15

When asked to make a lane change during the driving test, you should:

Make the change as soon as the examiner asks, without looking.
Use your turn signal and change lanes when safe.
Make the lane change as quickly as possible, even if that means cutting off another driver.

Q.16

A fatigued driver:

Is usually extra alert.
Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.
May be slower to make critical decisions than a typical driver.

Q.17

Dual tires should:

Always come into contact with one another.
Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.
Not come into contact with one another.

Q.18

When traveling long distances, you should:

Take rest breaks.
Drive as fast as possible.
Drive through the night.

Q.19

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.20

Broken suspension parts:

Are not a cause for concern.
Are extremely dangerous.
Cannot be identified.