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Rhode Island CDL General Knowledge Test 7 2025

8 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>100%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 86%

This General Knowledge practice exam contains another 50 questions based on the official CDL manual and updated for December 2025. These questions are designed to prepare you for the General Knowledge portion of your Rhode Island Commercial Driver’s License exam. As with our other tests, all questions are multiple-choice, with three possible answers for each question. Only one of the answers is correct. Every time you answer a question, you’ll get immediate feedback with a detailed explanation, so you won’t need to wait until the end of the test to know the correct answers. The practice tests are not timed, so you can take as long as you need to answer each practice question. We recommend that you always check each question’s explanation to gain further insight into the rule being tested. Each question on this CDL practice test also offers a hint, so if you’re stuck on a question, you can use this tip to help you figure out the correct answer. Good luck!

Rhode Island CDL General Knowledge Test 7 2025
Commercial Driver's License
Based on the official RI CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
8 RI students practicing now
•58completed today

Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy:

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

Last verified for accuracy on

Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Rhode Island DMV changes its handbook or website information.

Official sources we check: Rhode Island CDL Handbook (2025 edition), Rhode Island DMV website

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Rhode Island tests. ~8 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Rhode Island permit test has 50 questions. You must get 40 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Rhode Island DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 8 days.
  • Commonly missed: lane changes and blind spots, road sign recognition (warning, regulatory, and guide signs).
  • Ready to schedule? Book your RI DMV appointment

Real Rhode Island drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

Very good experience.
Gives you all the knowledge and power to pass test. After a few times going over the following tests will make you a professional.
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AWESOME!
That’s all i can say about it. Well, maybe a few more words. This is a must for people who are interested in getting their CPL/CDL. I completed the Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combinations and the Double/Trouble subjects and quizzes just in a few days. I felt confident and went to DMV to take all four tests the next Monday and passed them all on the first attempt. The DMV proctor was surprised. Two days later, I signed up with America Truck Driving School and, hopefully, ready for the pre-trip inspection, skill test and road test. Wish me luck! Oh, don’t forget to study the concept of each subject of this course and good luck to you! Money well spent.
HG
It is everything they promised.
After receiving started the work and in two days tested passing on the first time. Class A CDL, General Knowledge, Combination, Airbrakes, Hazmat, Tanker. Had no previous experience or knowledge in this field. Missed one question. Tested on 7/19, Update: 8/17 completed all required driving skills with my company going on the road with my mentor this week. TIP, if you are entering a company training program you want to come in with your permit. A student tested 4 times in 2 days and failed to pass any of his test and was sent home from the program. I turned him on to this site and received a message that he passed all required test to receive his CDL permit and is now back with the company training. IT WORKS!
OD
Highly Recommend.
After using driving-tests.org, I got my class A CDL with airbrakes on the first attempt. The test at the DMV was so easy, it only took 5 minutes to complete all three tests; general knowledge, combinations, and air brakes.
BS
Excellent resource.
Allowed me to see test questions, make multiple choices answers & hammer me on questions I got wrong. When I took my actual CDL test it was no different than all the practice tests I just took on their platform. Definitely recommend this platform as a primary tool to use in your tool belt. Only draw back was their passing probability indicator. Stated i had barely a 50/50 chance of passing but I smoked the test through & through, in large part because of this resource.
JP
Studied 2 days & passed my CDL.
Studied 2 days & passed my CDL with passanger, school bus & air break endorsements on the 1st try.
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