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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.
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A traffic sign with a red circle around and a slash over a symbol means:
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the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed.
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Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.
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the maneuver shown on the sign should be executed with extreme caution.
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the maneuver shown on the sign can be executed only after coming to a complete stop.
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2.
Distracted driving:
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is only dangerous for inexperienced drivers.
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is never dangerous.
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usually causes the driver to drive slower.
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causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.
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3.
The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is pump your brakes.
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False
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True
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4.
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
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in any direction. It doesnt matter.
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to keep the front wheels straight.
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in the direction you want to go.
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in the opposite direction of the skid.
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5.
If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to highway speed, you should:
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merge into highway traffic as soon as possible.
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stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly.
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go to the next entrance ramp.
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None of the above.
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6.
This sign warns drivers that:
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there is a double curve ahead.
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there is a winding road ahead.
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there's an intersection ahead.
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they must turn either to the right or left.
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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving ability is permitted:
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if you dont feel drowsy.
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under no circumstances.
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if it is prescribed by a physician.
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8.
When you get in a car to drive, the first thing you should do is:
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adjust your seat belt.
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adjust your seat.
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check your rear view mirror.
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adjust the steering wheel.
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9.
This road sign means:
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A road joins from the right
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Two roads join from the left
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All traffic must turn right
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All traffic must go straight ahead
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On a road with two or more lanes in the same direction, you approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its warning lights on. You must:
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drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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slow down. If possible, change lanes.
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maintain your current speed and stay in your lane.
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pass the emergency vehicle as quickly as possible.
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RI DMV Written Test Facts
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
| Minimum age to apply: | 16 |
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