RHODE ISLAND DMV PRACTICE TEST
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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 40 questions, and you'll need at least 34 correct answers to pass (85% 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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When parked facing downhill, your front wheels should be turned:
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Toward the curb.
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Away from the curb.
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Parallel to the curb.
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In any direction.
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When entering a roadway from a driveway, you should:
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Yield only to the vehicles coming from your left.
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Yield to the vehicles already on the road.
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Speed up and enter as quickly as possible.
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Turn on your low beam headlights.
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3.
A steady yellow signal light means:
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Proceed with caution.
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Speed up if you want to enter the intersection.
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The traffic signal is about to turn green.
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Stop if you haven't already entered the intersection.
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4.
What should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
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Check for and yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction.
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Cross the bike lane and then yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane.
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Signal your turn and yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane.
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All of the above.
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If you see orange construction signs or cones on a freeway, you must:
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Speed up to pass through the area quickly.
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Maintain your current speed while changing lanes.
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Make a U-turn because the lane ends ahead.
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Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
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6.
This road sign means:

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Bicycles are not allowed in this area.
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Bicycle parking ahead.
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School crossing ahead.
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Watch for bicycles.
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To help prevent crashes, you should:
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Avoid highways if you are inexperienced.
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Keep your low beam headlights on at all times.
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Only drive during the day.
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Be a defensive driver.
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8.
"No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:
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Aren't visible to the truck driver.
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Are only partially visible to the truck driver.
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May not pass the truck.
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Can't park.
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This road sign means:

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Tow-away zone
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Cattle crossing.
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Turn right or go through.
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Fire station.
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10.
If a law enforcement officer directs you to go through an intersection with a red traffic light without stopping, you should:
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Report the law enforcement officer to the relevant authorities.
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Signal and proceed cautiously through the intersection.
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Stop until the light turns green.
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Go through the intersection without stopping.
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