FREE 2021 Rhode Island CDL Manual (Rhode Island CDL Handbook) Study Guide ...
(from the official Rhode Island CDL website)
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Contents of the Rhode Island CDL HANDBOOK - 2021 Rhode Island CDL MANUAL
- RI CDL SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION . . .
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook is for all drivers. Who needs a Rhode Island CDL? CDL Exceptions, How to Get a Rhode Island CDL. Additional Requirements. General. Rhode Island State Laws and Rules. Other Rules.
- RI CDL SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY . . .
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook is for all drivers. Rhode Island CDL
Rules, Vehicle Inspections, Basic Vehicle Control, Shifting Gears, Seeing,
Communicating, Controlling Speed, Managing space, Driving at Night,
Driving in Fog, Driving in Winter, Driving in Very Hot Weather, Mountain
Driving, Railroad Crossings, Seeing Hazards, Emergencies, Skid Control/Recovery,
Collision Procedures, Fires, Staying Alert and Fit to Drive, Illness,
HazMat Rules for All Commercial Drivers.
- RI CDL SECTION 3: TRANSPORTING CARGO .
. . See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL General Knowledge Test. This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL Handbook is for all drivers. Inspecting Cargo, Cargo Weight and
Balance, Securing Cargo, Handling Other Cargo.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL General Knowledge Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 4: TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
SAFELY. . . See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Passenger Vehicles Test. This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a passenger vehicle endorsement
to transport passengers. Vehicle Inspections, Loading and Unloading,
Driving Techniques, Passenger Management, Miscellaneous Requirements.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Passenger Vehicles Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 5: AIR BRAKES . . . See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Air Brakes Test.
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook is for drivers who drive or tow vehicles with air brakes. The
Air Brake System, Dual Air Brake Systems, Combination Vehicle Air Brakes,
Inspecting the Air Brake System, Using Air Brakes.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Air Brakes Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES
. . . See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Combination Vehicles Test. This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a Class A CDL. Driving Combination
Vehicles Safely, Coupling and Uncoupling, Inspecting a Combination Vehicle.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Combination Vehicles Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 7: DOUBLES AND TRIPLES
. . . See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Doubles and Triples Test. This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL Handbook is for drivers who tow doubles or triples. Towing Double/Triple
Trailers, Coupling and Uncoupling, Inspecting Doubles and Triples, Doubles/Triples
Air Brake Check.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Doubles and Triples Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 8: TANK VEHICLES . . .
See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook is for drivers who drive tank vehicles. Tank Vehicle Definition,
Inspecting Tank Vehicles, Driving Tank Vehicles, Safe Driving Rules.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Tank Vehicles Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 9: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTES
. . . See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Hazardous Materials Test. This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL Handbook is for drivers who need a HazMat endorsement. Intent of
the Regulations, Transporting Hazardous Materials, Communication Rules,
Loading and Unloading, Bulk Tanks, Federal Driving and Parking Rules,
Dealing with Emergencies, Appendix A - Table of HazMat Class Definitions,
Hazardous Materials Warning Labels and Placards.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Hazardous Materials Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 10: SCHOOL BUSES . . .
See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL School Bus Test.
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook is for drivers who need a School Bus endorsement. Danger Zones
- Use of Mirrors, Loading and Unloading, Emergency Exit and Evacuation,
Railroad Highway Crossings, Student Management, Anti lock Braking Systems,
Special Safety Considerations.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL School Bus Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 11: PRE-TRIP TEST . . .
See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook will assist drivers taking the pre trip inspection skills test.
All Vehicles, External Inspection (Buses, Trucks, Tractors), Trailer,
Coach/Transit Bus, School Buses Only, Truck or Combination Vehicle Inspection
Guide, Passenger Transport Vehicle Inspection Guide.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Skills Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 12: BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL
SKILLS TEST . . .
See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL Handbook will assist drivers taking the basic vehicle control (basic
maneuvering) skills test. Scoring, Exercises.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test.
- RI CDL SECTION 13: DRIVING TEST . . .
See detailed information about the Rhode Island CDL Road Skills Test.
This section of the Rhode Island CDL (commercial
drivers license) Manual - Rhode Island CDL
Handbook will assist drivers taking the CDL Skills road test. How you
will be tested.
Prepare to pass the Rhode Island CDL Road Skills Test.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR Rhode Island CDL?
Prepare for YOUR Rhode Island CDL Tests NOW . . .
In addition to the Rhode Island CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Rhode Island CDL and in the free Rhode Island CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
Rhode Island CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Rhode Island CDL written exams to get your Rhode Island CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Rhode Island CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
- Covers ALL Eight Rhode Island CDL written tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- Covers ALL Three Rhode Island CDL skills tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- 670 practice Rhode Island CDL test questions with actual answers.
- Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
- CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
- CDL study Quick Reviews.
- Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
- and much more!
May your new CAREER be prosperous!!!
Michael Hamilton
Director
