Rhode Island DMV Permit 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.
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If you want to turn right at an intersection, you should activate your turn signal:
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50 feet or more before the intersection.
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As soon as you reach the intersection.
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100 feet or more before the turn.
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When you start turning.
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2.
You drive defensively when you:
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Change lanes frequently to stay alert.
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Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
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Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
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Scan your surroundings to look for possible hazards.
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Drivers must obey traffic signals except when:
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An officer is directing traffic.
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A car is at the stop line.
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Pedestrians are crossing the road.
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They are impatient.
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When they back up, drivers should NOT:
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Depend on rear-view or side mirrors to check behind their vehicle.
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Be cautious.
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Back slowly.
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Look directly through the rear window.
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When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:
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Stop if you are driving in the same direction.
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Proceed with caution.
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Slow down and pass the bus with caution.
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Stop regardless of your direction of travel.
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It is illegal to park your vehicle:
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In a tunnel.
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In front of driveways.
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On an unmarked crosswalk.
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All of the above.
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This sign means:
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Left Lane Must Turn.
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Center Turn Lane.
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Restricted Lane Ahead.
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Highway Ends Ahead.
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This yellow sign means:
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Lane ends ahead.
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Merging traffic ahead.
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Undivided highway ahead.
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Stop at the railroad tracks.
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When you want to turn right at the next intersection, you should signal your intention to turn:
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After the vehicle ahead of you has turned.
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When you reach the intersection.
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At least 50 feet before the turn.
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At least 100 feet before the turn.
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10.
What message is found on pennant shaped signs?
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No passing zone.
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Drive with caution: the road ahead turns right.
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Right turns only.
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Traffic merging from the right.
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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.