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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in Rhode Island must have a driver license or learner's permit. The RI DMV written test covers the contents of the Rhode Island Driver's Handbook, and includes questions on road rules, safe driving practices, road signs, and identification of signals and pavement markings. The RI DMV written knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80% or higher). Practice with this sample DMV test and study the manual to get ready for the official Rhode Island driver's license test.
1.
Which sign has white letters on a red background?
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Yield
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Stop
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Speed limit
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School zone
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2.
When changing lanes, drivers should never:
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check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.
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change lanes abruptly.
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glance over their shoulder to check for blind spots.
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3.
What shape is a yield sign?
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Upside-down triangle
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Pentagon
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Vertical rectangle
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Diamond
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4.
The yield sign means:
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Stop.
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If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
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Go. The light will soon be red.
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Stop if you can.
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5.
If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:
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decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.
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increase your speed and move to the left.
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decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.
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increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.
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6.
You can reduce the chance of a collision with a large vehicle if you:
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delay near it.
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pay close attention to the turn signals.
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cut abruptly in front of it.
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pull in front of the large vehicle before you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your mirror.
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7.
Which of the following is a common cause of traffic collisions?
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Excessive speed for conditions.
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Distracted driving.
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Following too closely.
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All of the above.
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8.
This sign warns drivers of:
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a low place in the road.
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low clearance.
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a narrow bridge ahead.
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a winding road.
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9.
This road sign means:
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Slippery when wet
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Merging traffic
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Divided highway ends
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Divided highway begins
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10.
This road sign means:
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Sharp right turn ahead.
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A road joins from the right
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There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road
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RI DMV Practice Test Facts
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Minimum age to apply: | 16 |
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