RI 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
1.
A 5 oz. glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:
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One pint of wine.
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A 12 oz. can of beer.
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A gallon of wine.
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A 6-pack of beer.
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2.
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of alcohol?
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A person’s tolerance to alcohol affects their BAC level.
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Alcohol reduces important abilities needed to drive safely.
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Alcohol affects everyone equally.
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All of the above.
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3.
This sign is used to warn drivers about:
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A sharp right turn ahead.
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A detour ahead.
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A right curve ahead.
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A winding road ahead.
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4.
If you've had a few beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
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Waiting several hours.
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Eating sugar.
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Getting a cup of coffee.
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Taking a cold shower.
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5.
This road sign means:
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Cars in right lane must slow down.
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Merging traffic ahead.
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No left turn.
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Pass only in the right lane.
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6.
You are considered to be driving under the influence when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is ____ or more.
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0.5%
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0.05%
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0.8%
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0.08%
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What does BAC stand for?
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Before Alcohol Concentration.
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Blood Alcohol Concentration.
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Blood Alcohol Commission.
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Beverage Alcohol Content.
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8.
The effect that alcohol has on your judgment:
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Depends on the amount of alcohol in your blood.
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Is greater if you were drinking hard liquor.
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Is less if you were only drinking beer.
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Is less if you were only drinking wine.
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9.
The picture shows:
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A reversible road with reserved lanes.
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A two-way roadway with a center lane for left turns.
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A highway with a reversible lane.
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A divided highway with a shared lane.
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10.
This sign warns drivers of:
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A reduction of lanes.
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A narrow road ahead.
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A dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.
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A bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.