Rhode Island
CDL Learner Permit Training
If you are not a resident of RHODE ISLAND please
?
You must obtain and maintain your CDL in your state of residence. This is normally the state where your regular driver\'s license was issued. If you plan on moving soon, you may want to choose your new state of residence.
Rhode Island CDL Classifications | CDL Endorsements | CDL Restrictions
Tool to select the Class of Rhode Island CDL and Endorsements - based upon vehicle and load type.
Jump to:
Rhode Island CDL Classification Codes
Rhode Island CDL Endorsement Codes
Rhode Island CDL Restriction Codes
Rhode Island CDL Selector Flow Chart
Rhode Island FREE RI CDL Practice Test
Rhode Island CDL Classification Codes
Rhode Island CDL Endorsement Codes
Rhode Island CDL Restriction Codes
Rhode Island CDL Selector Flow Chart
Rhode Island CDL Classifications
- Rhode Island Class A CDL Bundle
In most states, this license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles. This also includes any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds (provided that the GVWR of the towed vehicle is in excess of 10,000 pounds) under the following conditions.
- For drivers towing trailers with more than 10,000 pounds of GVWR.
- Allows the holder to operate Class B and C vehicles.
- Drivers may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. Common careers for holders include heavy truck drivers, dispatchers, local drivers, couriers, and bus drivers.
- Rhode Island Class B CDL Bundle - This license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds, as well as any vehicle towing a trailer that does not exceed a GVWR of 10,000 pounds under the following conditions.
- For drivers towing trailers with less than 10,000 pounds of GVWR.
- Holder can operate Class C vehicles, but not Class A vehicles.
- Drivers may be able to operate straight trucks, box trucks (like delivery trucks), large buses (such as school buses and city buses, and tourist buses), and dump trucks with small trailers.
- Rhode Island Class C CDL Passenger Bus
Rhode Island Class C CDL School Bus
Rhode Island Class C CDL Hazmat
Rhode Island Class C CDL Tank VehiclesThis license is for vehicles that do not exceed 26,000 pounds and otherwise do not require a CDL except when you need a CDL to attach an endorsement to under the following conditions.- A vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver). You must also possess the Passenger Vehicles Endorsement. Usually required for school buses even when carrying fewer than 16 passengers (including the driver). If driving a school bus, you would also need a Passengers Vehicles (P) and School Bus (P) Edorsement.
- When carrying Hazardous Materials requiring placarding. You would also need the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H).
- When driving a vehicle with a tank exceeding 1000 gallons (but GVWR does not exceed 26,000 pounds). You would also need a Tank Vehicle (T) Endorsement.
RI CDL Endorsement Codes and Descriptions
- T - Rhode Island CDL Doubles-Triples (Knowledge test only)
- P - Rhode Island CDL Passenger Vehicles (Knowledge and Skills Tests)
- N - Rhode Island CDL Tanker Vehicles (Knowledge test only)
- H - Rhode Island CDL Hazardous Materials (Knowledge test only)
- X - Rhode Island Class C CDL Tank Vehicles (Knowledge test only)
- S - Rhode Island CDL School Bus (Knowledge and Skills Tests)
- W - Tow truck. (Written Test) in New York State
Rhode Island CLP Endorsements - Only 3 endorsements are allowed on the Rhode Island CLP
- P - Rhode Island CDL Passenger Vehicles: A Rhode Island CLP holder with a "P" endorsement is prohibited from operating a CMV carrying passengers, other than Federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying the Rhode Island CLP holder as prescribed by 49CFR383.25(a)(1).
- S - Rhode Island CDL School Bus: A Rhode Island CLP holder with an "S" endorsement is prohibited from operating a school with passengers, other than Federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder accompanying the Rhode Island CLP holder as prescribed by 49CFR383.25(a)(1).
- N - Rhode Island CDL Tanker Vehicles: A Rhode Island CLP holder with an "N" endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle, and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that have not been purged of any residue.
Rhode Island CDL Restriction Codes and Descriptions
- L - If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an "L" no full air brake restriction placed on their license.
- Z - If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a "Z" no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
- E - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an "E" no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
- O - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an "O" restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
- M - If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an "M" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- N - If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an "N" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- V - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code "V" to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
ODD-BALL Drivers License Restriction Codes and Descriptions that don't necessarily apply to a CDL and that are not recognized in all states.
- 3 - If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an "L" no full air brake restriction placed on their license.
- B - If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a "Z" no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
- C - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an "E" no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
- D - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an "O" restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
- F - If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an "M" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- G - If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an "N" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- K - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code "V" to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
- O - If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a "Z" no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
- P - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an "E" no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
- U - If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an "O" restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
- V - If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an "M" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- W - If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an "N" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
- X - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code "V" to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
- Z - If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code "V" to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.
Use the CDL Selector flowchart to determine which class of Rhode Island CDL and which Rhode Island CDL endorsements you need.
"Because of test anxiety, I procrastinated until I only had three days left before I needed my CDL permit before purchasing from you. I am holding my CDL permit. I wish I found your web site sooner. Thanks!" - R.K., Hamilton, OH
"A friend recommended your product. Worked perfectly for him two years ago. Worked perfectly for me. He was right . . . it was better than described. I just got my Class A CDL with HazMat and tanker endorsements." - C.H., Mesa, AZ
"Just letting you know that I passed my CDL tests the first time and got my Class A CDL permit. Everything I needed was available to me and much more. Thank you." - B.G., Battle Creek, MI