Rhode Island Permit Test (DMV Written Test) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign requires you to:
- a.Slow and merge
- b.Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe
- c.Yield only to buses
- d.Stop only at night
Answer: b
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign. Stop completely at the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, then proceed when it is safe. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, traffic signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A flashing red traffic signal means:
- a.Stop completely, then proceed when it is safe, the same as a STOP sign
- b.Keep moving
- c.Ignore the signal
- d.Turn right only
Answer: a
Explanation: A flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign: stop fully, then go when the way is clear. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, traffic signals)
- 3. Signs & Signals
A broken (dashed) white line between lanes means:
- a.You may never change lanes
- b.You may change lanes when it is safe
- c.The lane is for buses only
- d.The road ends ahead
Answer: b
Explanation: A broken white line separates lanes going the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, pavement markings)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
You are turning left at a green light with oncoming traffic approaching. You must:
- a.Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when it is safe
- b.Turn immediately
- c.Assume oncoming cars will stop
- d.Turn only after sounding the horn
Answer: a
Explanation: A left turn does not have the right of way. Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians and turn when there is a safe gap. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, turns)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
A pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk ahead of you. You must:
- a.Continue since vehicles have priority
- b.Yield and stop if necessary to let the pedestrian cross safely
- c.Honk and drive around
- d.Speed up to pass first
Answer: b
Explanation: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, stopping if needed to let them cross safely. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, pedestrians)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
A school bus ahead shows flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You must:
- a.Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm folds
- b.Pass carefully on the left
- c.Continue if no children are seen
- d.Slow to 10 mph and pass
Answer: a
Explanation: Stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm out, and remain stopped until it withdraws them. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, school buses)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Rhode Island's seat belt law requires:
- a.Only the driver to buckle up
- b.The driver and passengers to wear seat belts, enforced as a primary offense
- c.Belts only on highways
- d.Belts only for children
Answer: b
Explanation: Rhode Island enforces its seat belt law as a primary offense, meaning you can be stopped and cited for an unbelted occupant alone. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, occupant protection)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
In rain, snow, or fog you should:
- a.Keep the same speed
- b.Follow more closely to see better
- c.Speed up to finish sooner
- d.Reduce speed and increase following distance
Answer: d
Explanation: Posted limits assume ideal conditions. In bad weather, slow down and leave more space to stop safely. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, adjusting to conditions)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
When approaching a school zone during posted hours, you should:
- a.Keep normal speed
- b.Slow to the reduced school-zone limit and watch for children
- c.Stop fully at all times
- d.Sound your horn
Answer: b
Explanation: Obey the reduced school-zone speed during posted hours and be ready to stop for children and crossing guards. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, school zones)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Graduated Licensing
For drivers under 21, Rhode Island uses a lower alcohol limit of:
- a.The same 0.08 as adults
- b.0.05 percent
- c.0.02 percent (zero tolerance)
- d.No limit
Answer: c
Explanation: Rhode Island applies a 0.02 percent zero-tolerance limit for drivers under 21; any measurable alcohol can lead to license action. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, underage drinking)