RHODE ISLAND DRIVER'S LICENSE 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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This road sign means:
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Be prepared to stop if necessary.
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None of the other answers is correct.
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Stop and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.
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Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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When driving in work zones, drivers should:
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Stay alert, slow down and be prepared to stop.
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Alert drivers as they approach and enter the work zone.
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Come to a complete stop and look for a flagger.
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Speed up to get through the work zone more quickly.
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A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
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Do not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard.
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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and crossing this line is not allowed.
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You may cross this line only if you are making a left turn.
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Because many crashes happen when a vehicle is turning left, drivers planning to make a left turn should:
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Move into the left lane of a multilane road.
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Slow down gradually while checking the rear view mirror.
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Yield to oncoming vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
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All of the above.
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5.
Fatigue increases the risk of:
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Missing an exit.
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Falling asleep while driving.
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Reacting to hazards.
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Hitting a roadblock.
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This sign tells drivers:
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Turning right on red is forbidden.
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They must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning right or left.
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They may not turn right or left during the red light.
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All of the above.
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If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you should treat it the same as:
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A stop sign.
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A yield sign.
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A guide sign.
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A warning sign.
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8.
Distractions that take your attention away from driving can be caused by ______ while driving.
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eating or drinking
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using your cell phone
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changing the radio
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All of the above.
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a cane or guide dog:
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Only after using your horn to warn the pedestrian that you are about to stop.
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Only if a crossing guard is present.
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Only when a guide dog is leading the person across the street.
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At all times.
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To pass a bicyclist traveling in the same direction on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you should:
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Slow down and wait until there is no oncoming traffic, then pass the bicyclist leaving him or her sufficient space.
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Continue driving straight, it is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.
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Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.
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Not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.
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