Rhode Island CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Question 1

What two things should govern your speed as you near a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

How far you can see trains coming, and being able to stop short of the tracks — Reduce speed according to how far you can see approaching trains in each direction, and keep it low enough to stop short of the tracks if a stop is needed.

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The posted limit alone, since trains must yield to traffic

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Whatever speed clears the tracks before a train can arrive

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A fixed 5 mph at every crossing, whatever the visibility

Question 2

On the road test, which of these is forbidden once your vehicle has started across a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

Pass another vehicle — Until the whole vehicle is past the tracks, you may not stop, shift gears, pass anyone or switch lanes.

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Keep both hands on the wheel

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Keep checking your mirrors

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Hold a steady speed

Question 3

A driver who feels your truck is making them late may do which of these?

Accepted Answer

Pass without a safe gap in oncoming traffic and cut in close in front of you — Hurried drivers may pass without enough room in oncoming traffic and cut too close in front of you. Watch for them.

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Slow down and follow at a long distance

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Turn on hazard lights to warn others

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Wait patiently for a passing lane

Question 4

On the road test, what should you do once you are on an expressway exit ramp?

Accepted Answer

Keep slowing within the lane markings and leave space between you and other vehicles — When exiting, make traffic checks, signal, and slow smoothly in the exit lane. On the ramp, keep decelerating within the lane markings and keep adequate spacing.

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Speed up to match the traffic you just left

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Stop at the top of the ramp before the curve

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Move onto the shoulder to let traffic pass

Question 5

A heavy load is slowing you down on a multilane highway. Where should you drive?

Accepted Answer

In the right lane, if possible — Drivers stuck behind slow heavy trucks often tailgate. If your load is holding you back, stay in the right lane when you can.

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In the left lane, so faster vehicles pass on the right

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Straddling two lanes to discourage tailgaters

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On the shoulder with the flashers on

Question 6

On a multiple-lane road during the road test, in which lane should you finish a left turn?

Accepted Answer

The lane just to the right of the center line — The lane usage rules say a left turn should end in the lane just right of the center line, while a right turn should end in the curb lane.

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The right-most (curb) lane

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Any lane that is clear

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The lane farthest from the center line

Question 7

Pulling back into traffic after the road test's stop/start maneuver, which direction does the manual say to check especially?

Accepted Answer

To the left — When resuming, check traffic all around, especially on your left, and then ease into the proper lane once it is safe.

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To the right

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Directly behind the trailer

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Straight ahead only

Question 8

On the road test, what should you do as you drive through an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Yield to pedestrians and traffic already in the intersection, and stay in your lane — While crossing an intersection, check traffic all around, slow and yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in it, keep your hands on the wheel, and do not change lanes.

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Change lanes if the next lane is moving faster

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Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

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Sound the horn to claim the right-of-way

Question 9

The manual's move-over guidance covers approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped beside the road. What other situation does it cover?

Accepted Answer

A work zone — Approaching either a stopped emergency vehicle or a work zone, slow down and move to a lane not next to it when traffic and safety allow. If you can't change lanes, slow down and proceed with caution.

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A stalled passenger car

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A school bus loading students

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A vehicle parked at a rest area

Question 10

Why should you watch other drivers who are themselves in a conflict?

Accepted Answer

Their reaction to that conflict may put them in conflict with you — When other drivers must change speed or direction to avoid hitting someone, how they react may bring them into your path.

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They are required to yield to commercial vehicles

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They will usually stop and wait for you

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Conflicts only involve vehicles that have already crashed

Question 11

You are about to pull onto a highway in a heavily loaded truck. What adjustment should you make?

Accepted Answer

Wait for a bigger gap, since a heavy load slows your acceleration — Big vehicles pick up speed slowly, so they need a far bigger opening in traffic than a car would. Load affects acceleration, so leave extra room when you are heavy.

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Use the same gap you would in a car

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Pull out quickly so traffic has to make room

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Enter on the shoulder and merge later

Question 12

On the road test, which steps come before you merge onto an expressway?

Accepted Answer

Check traffic and signal properly, then merge smoothly into the correct lane — Before entering an expressway, check traffic, use the proper signals, and merge smoothly into the proper lane.

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap

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Turn on the four-way flashers and merge slowly

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Merge first, then signal once you are in the lane

Rhode Island CDL — General Knowledge: Right-of-Way practice test

Study questions with answers

1. What two things should govern your speed as you near a railroad crossing?

2. On the road test, which of these is forbidden once your vehicle has started across a railroad crossing?

3. A driver who feels your truck is making them late may do which of these?

4. On the road test, what should you do once you are on an expressway exit ramp?

5. A heavy load is slowing you down on a multilane highway. Where should you drive?

6. On a multiple-lane road during the road test, in which lane should you finish a left turn?

7. Pulling back into traffic after the road test's stop/start maneuver, which direction does the manual say to check especially?

8. On the road test, what should you do as you drive through an intersection?

9. The manual's move-over guidance covers approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped beside the road. What other situation does it cover?

10. Why should you watch other drivers who are themselves in a conflict?

11. You are about to pull onto a highway in a heavily loaded truck. What adjustment should you make?

12. On the road test, which steps come before you merge onto an expressway?

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