RHODE ISLAND DRIVERS PERMIT 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.
1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is:
25 MPH.
20 MPH.
35 MPH.
30 MPH.
2. When they see this road sign, drivers should:
animal crossing sign
Drive carefully because the animal pictured on the sign is extremely rare in the area.
Watch for this animal crossing the road.
Park in the zoo area.
Be ready to hit a reindeer.
3. This road sign means:
stop sign ahead
Railroad crossing ahead.
Lane ends.
Stop if necessary.
Stop sign ahead.
4. If you are turning into a street with more than one lane going in your direction, you should:
Turn into the closest lane.
Turn into the leftmost lane.
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
Turn into the middle lane.
5. This road sign means:
narrow bridge sign
Pavement is narrowing.
Narrow bridge ahead.
Low clearance.
Construction site ahead.
6. What should you do if your accelerator pedal gets stuck?
Pump your gas pedal.
Immediately turn on your emergency flashers.
Shift into neutral.
Shift to a lower gear.
7. Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the headlights before meeting another vehicle?
500
100
400
250
8. A signal showing a green arrow and a red light at an intersection means:
All oncoming traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Drivers can safely turn in the direction of the arrow.
Drivers must stop, then proceed straight through the intersection.
All drivers must stop before turning in the direction of the arrow.
9. Distracted driving may be caused by _________ while driving.
eating a sandwich
changing the radio
using your cell phone
All of the above.
10. BAC is expressed in:
Percentage of blood to alcohol.
Percentage of alcohol to blood.
Ounces of alcohol in your blood.
Ounces of blood in your alcohol.
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