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Free RI CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2024

Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2024 RI commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
20questions
4mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Despite being the smallest state, Rhode Island has over 400 miles of coastline. This extensive coastline is the primary source of its famous nickname, “The Ocean State,” but we should not forget about its rich maritime history and culture. You might wonder if there are any opportunities for commercial drivers in a state with an area of just 1,214 square miles. With its proximity to the ocean, Rhode Island has a significant seafood processing industry, which involves the transport of food-grade liquids like water, corn syrup, and other ingredients for local manufacturers.
If you want to drive a tanker in Rhode Island, you’re probably aware of the requirements. All drivers must obtain the Tank Vehicles (N) endorsement on their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), which is granted after passing the Tank Vehicles knowledge test. This test has 20 questions based on the official 2024 CDL manual (Rhode Island CDL Handbook 2024), and it covers important aspects such as liquid surge, loading and unloading procedures, safety measures and unique tanker characteristics.
What if you could simulate this exam from the comfort of your own home? Before you show up at the DMV location to take the official exam, you can practice on our Rhode Island CDL Tank Vehicles endorsement practice tests. Updated for December 2024, this tool has helped many students master the various aspects of the “N” endorsement and become successful tanker drivers in Rhode Island.
There’s no limit to how many times you can train on these practice tests. For your convenience, we have also omitted any timer, giving you more flexibility before selecting an answer. You can even have the CDL manual open in another tab and actively use it during your training sessions. Search for the correct answer and try to understand the concept described. If you have any further questions related to a specific aspect of tanker vehicles, you can ask our helpful AI coach. It is present during every session, and you can request hints, real-life examples, and further help to understand the question at hand.

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Perfect for

  • First-time RI CDL and CLP applicants
  • CDL holders adding endorsements
  • RI CDL renewal applicants
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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass16
Passing score80%
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. Side-to-side surge can cause
  2. How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tanker?
  3. Hauling liquids in tankers requires special care for which of the following reasons?
  4. How would you expect a truck with a cargo tank that has baffles to handle on the road?
  5. A smooth bore tank is also known as
  6. Empty trucks
  7. A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport
  8. The best way to take a curve in a tanker is to slow to a safe speed before entering the curve and then _________ as you go through it.
  9. The liquid in a tank with baffles can still have what kind of surge?
  10. You should be very cautious when driving smooth bore tankers, especially when you are
  11. You should know the outage needed for the liquids you carry because
  12. When you load the small tanks of a cargo tank equipped with bulkheads, you should check the
  13. A baffled tanker is one with
  14. You are driving on a clear night. You must dim your headlights from high to low. You should adjust your speed so you can stop within
  15. When your cargo tank has baffles, what handling effect do you expect?
  16. The movement of the liquid in partially filled tanks is called
  17. When should the driver of a tanker that has lost its brakes use a truck escape ramp?
  18. You are driving a tanker truck. The front wheels begin to skid. Which of these is most likely to occur?
  19. An emergency forces you to stop your tanker quickly or crash. You should
  20. Which of these statements about tankers are true?

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