RI OPERATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026

RI OPERATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2026 On a two wheel drive TLB, about how much of the machine's weight is in the backhoe assembly? - Correct Answer 1/3 What causes the weight of the backhoe attachment to transfer the machine's center of gravity upward as well as to the rear when compared to other machines? - Correct Answer Its location, high above the ground and far behind the wheelbase Why should the operator alter the TLB's dimensions? - Correct Answer To improve stability To improve safety To improve maneuverability A 32% slope will rise how many feet vertical in 100ft horizontal? - Correct Answer 32 Feet On a two wheel drive machine. why is it important to keep as much weight and traction as possible on the rear wheels? - Correct Answer The brakes are only on the rear wheels. If you must drive up or back down a grade with the hoe on the downward end, you should: - Correct Answer Stabilize the front wheels by filling the loader bucket with dirt or heavy material. Raising the loader bucket will: - Correct Answer Shorten the machine Shift the weight up and to the rear Decrease the TLB's Stability Features such as 4 wheel-drive, and large front tires tend to destabilize the TLB. - Correct Answer False - the weight of the drive assembly will shift the weight forward slightly, and make the machine more stable. A machine with a hydraulic breaker attached t