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.
If you need help . . .
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 . . .
Rhode Island
Go to CDL Selector Tool
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 |
|
Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam
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. |
|
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 |
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
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
work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Rhode Island CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .