More dangerous than driving during the day.

Safer than driving during the day.

Just as safe as driving during the day.

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.

Usually follows the rules of the road.

Rhode Island CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink

Q.2

When leaving your vehicle:

The air brakes should be applied.
The parking brake should be applied.
Brakes should not be applied if the vehicle is left out of gear.

Q.3

As part of the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Explain what you would inspect and why.
Replace an electrical fuse.
Unload the trailer.

Q.4

A trailer that is too high:

May not couple correctly.
Will couple securely.
Is not an issue.

Q.5

To use the stab braking method while transporting liquid cargo, you should apply the brakes:

With about half of your usual force.
As hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Completely until the wheels lock up. Release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.

Q.6

When trying to put out an electrical fire, you should:

Use water.
Use a B:C extinguisher.
Use an X extinguisher.

Q.7

When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels
The air conditioning unit
The oil pressure

Q.8

Before a trip, you can make sure air flows to all trailers by:

Checking for moving air inside of each trailer.
Listening for air at the rear shut-off valve.
Feeling for air at the front shut-off valve.

Q.9

If you are confronted with an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact.
Try to stay in their way.
Ignore any hand gestures.

Q.10

Shippers package in order to ____ hazardous materials.

Contain
Release
Insulate

Q.11

Which of the following should not be a factor in determining the quantity of liquid to load into a tank?

The degree to which the liquid will expand in transit
The weight of the liquid
The speed of the driver

Q.12

When in heavy traffic, the safest driving speed is:

Slower than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.
The same speed being driven by surrounding traffic.
Faster than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.

Q.13

One way to prevent hydroplaning on wet road surfaces is to:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Under-inflate your tires.
Drive faster than usual.

Q.14

Antifreeze helps to keep an engine functioning properly:

But only if it is cold outside.
To be more fuel efficient.
Both when it is cold and hot outside.

Q.15

____ is an example of required emergency equipment.

A spare electrical fuse
A loud horn
A battery-operated flashlight

Q.16

If you are transporting hazardous materials and the cargo is on fire, you should:

Try to put it out with a fire extinguisher.
Contact emergency personnel and let them battle the fire.
Hope the fire goes out by itself.

Q.17

Driving at night is:

Safer than driving during the day.
Just as safe as driving during the day.
More dangerous than driving during the day.

Q.18

Rough acceleration:

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

Q.19

A distracted driver:

Usually follows the rules of the road.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is a good person to follow.

Q.20

Too much air pressure in a tire:

Is not possible.
Is encouraged on long drives.
Can be dangerous.