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Rhode Island requires a special license to operate a motorcycle. To earn your motorcycle license, you must complete a motorcycle safety course provided by the Community College of Rhode Island.
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If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
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try to accelerate out of the wobble.
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fight the wobble.
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grip the handlebars firmly and roll off the throttle.
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apply the brakes.
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Motorcycle riders can improve their riding strategy by
using the "SIPDE" process. SIPDE stands for:
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See, identify, process, detect, execute
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Scan, identify, proceed, direct, execute
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See, identify, predict, decide, examine
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Scan, identify, predict, decide, execute
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3.
The best colors for being seen are:
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orange, red, yellow or green.
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red and black.
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black and white.
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dark colors in general.
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4.
The front brake is operated by ________________ .
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the right foot pedal
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the left hand lever
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the right hand lever
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the left foot pedal
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Your motorcycle side mirrors should be adjusted:
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before you start driving.
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at the first stop after you start driving.
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The mirrors are not adjustable.
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while you are driving.
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6.
________ through a turn to stabilize suspension.
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Pull in the clutch
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Roll on the throttle
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Apply the rear brake
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Decrease your speed
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7.
Tinted eye protection:
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should be worn at all times.
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is mandatory for all motorcyle riders.
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should not be worn at night.
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is prohibited by law.
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8.
In a turn, maintaining or slightly increasing your speed:
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should only be done when passing other vehicles.
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is done while shifting gears.
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helps stabilize the motorcycle.
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is extremely dangerous.
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If the throttle cable is stuck:
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pull off the road.
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twist the throttle back and forth
several times.
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check the belt/chain and
sprockets.
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apply both brakes.
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10.
At intersections, motorcycle riders must especially watch for:
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rows of parked vehicles.
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cars crossing their path.
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blue traffic signs.
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tailgaters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can obtain a limited instruction permit if you are at least 16 but under 18 years old, provided you have completed the 33 hours driver education course. This course can be started at the age of 15 years and ten months. After holding the permit for a minimum of six months, you can apply for a limited provisional license. For a full operator's license, you must be at least 18 years old and have held a learner's permit for 30 days, or be at least 17 and have held a limited provisional license for at least 12 months without any traffic violations within the last six months.
If you're under 18, you'll need to complete the DMV written test at the DMV headquarters in Cranston after finishing the driver education course at a driving school authorized by the Community College of Rhode Island. To schedule your test, you can make a reservation online and choose a date and time that suits you. Applicants over 18 can directly schedule the permit test online without taking the course.
After taking the DMV test, bring the following documents to any Rhode Island DMV branch:
- Green CCRI certificate (for minors who have completed the driver education course and passed the DMV written test).
- Permit application (if you are a minor and your parent/guardian is not present, the form must be notarized).
- Birth certificate or proof of identity.
- Social Security Number, written on the application (LI-1 form).
- Proof of residency (two documents).
The computerized DMV written test is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Applicants who speak a foreign language can request to take the permit test in their language using a printed format. You can make a reservation online and then schedule a Foreign Language Knowledge Exam. On the day of the exam, you must be accompanied by an interpreter, and it's important to arrive at least one hour before the appointed time.
The best way to prepare for the DMV written test is by reading the Rhode Island Driver’s Handbook, which contains information about road signs, safe driving practices, and road rules in Rhode Island. After studying the manual, test your preparation with our free practice tests!
With a limited instructional permit, you can drive under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has held a license for five years or more. Once you obtain a limited provisional license, the following restrictions apply:
- You may drive at any time with a supervisor seated in the front seat or when you are alone:
- Between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- At any time for work reasons or volunteer activities
- From 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for school athletic activities
- During the first twelve months, you can only transport one passenger under 21 years old unless they are a sibling.
The Rhode Island permit is valid for one year or until the applicant turns 18. Learner's permits can be renewed twice. However, after this period, if the permit holder has not obtained a full operator's license, they are required to pass the DMV test again. Learner’s permits can be renewed at any DMV office with the submission of a completed License/ID/Permit Application and an identity document.
If you don't pass your DMV written test, you'll need to wait for 8 days before trying again. If you find the permit test difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.