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Rhode Island CDL Fee Schedule

Rhode Island CDL - Application - $11.50
Rhode Island CDL - Chauffeur License - $26.50
Rhode Island CDL - Duplicate License- $26.50
Rhode Island CDL - License Renewal 70 and older (2 years) - $33.50
Rhode Island CDL - License Renewal (5 years) - $81.50
Rhode Island CDL - Permit New/Renewal - $41.50
Rhode Island CDL - Permit Update/Duplicate - $21.50
Rhode Island CDL - Test (each) - $11.50
Rhode Island CDL - Transfer License (out of state) - $53.50
Rhode Island CDL - Update License - $6.50

Commercial Driver's Rhode Island CDL Road Test - $100.00

The Rhode Island CDL road test is an integral portion of the testing procedure. The Rhode Island CDL Range is located in North Kingstown at 400 Romano Vineyard Way The range is where candidates demonstrate their driving skills and are evaluated by certified examiners. For more information on the Rhode Island CDL license, call 401.825.1146

Rhode Island CDL Written Knowledge Tests

You will need to pass the Rhode Island Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE Rhode Island CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.

  • Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
  • Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
  • Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air brakes vehicles..
  • Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
  • School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.

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determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the free CDL Selector Tool . . .
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Not sure which RI CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.

Classes of Rhode Island CDL and Required Tests

CDL Class Tests Required Possible Endorsements and Required Tests
Class A
(Combination
vehicle endorsement required)

General Knowledge Written Exam

Combination Endorsement Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
T - Doubles/Triples Written Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class B

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class C

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one.
H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam

Rhode Island CDL Endorsements

Exam Time Allowed (Minutes) # of Questions on Exam # of Correct Answers Needed to Pass
General Knowledge 60 50 40
Air Brakes 25 25 20
HazMat 30 30 24
Tank 20 20 16
Passenger 20 20 16
Doubles/Triples 20 20 16
Combination Vehicles 20 20 16
School Bus 20 20 16

Quickly access the most complete and accurate Official Rhode Island CDL Information

Rhode Island CDL Manual, CDL Rhode Island Handbook
Rhode Island CDL Requirements

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Click on the items above to find answers to your Rhode Island CDL questions

  • What is a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
  • How to get a Rhode Island CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How old do you have to be to get a Rhode Island CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How to get a Rhode Island CDL HazMat (Hazardous Materials Endorsement) Permit
  • What is the difference between Interstate and Intrastate?
  • How to get a free Rhode Island CDL Study Guide
  • How to get a Rhode Island School Bus CDL
  • How much does a Rhode Island CDL cost?
  • Where is my nearest Rhode Island DMV CDL office located?
  • Where can I find Rhode Island CDL (commercial drivers license) forms?
  • What are the Rhode Island CDL Medical Requirements?

. . . and answers to many more Rhode Island CDL questions!

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 Rhode Island CDL License
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!
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