Rhode Island Permit Test (DMV Written Test) — All Questions

A safe following distance in good conditions is at least:

• a.One car length
• b.One second
• c.Three seconds✓
• d.Ten seconds

Use at least a three-second following distance in good conditions and add time in rain, snow, or heavy traffic. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, following distance)

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

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)

Rhode Island's handheld device law states that, while driving, you:

• a.May text at red lights
• b.May hold a phone if you are over 18
• c.May use any device below 25 mph
• d.May not use a handheld phone or device; hands-free only✓

Rhode Island requires hands-free operation and prohibits using a handheld phone or device while driving. Texting while driving is banned. (Rhode Island Driver's Manual, distracted driving)

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

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)