RHODE ISLAND DMV WRITTEN 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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Backing your vehicle is:
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A maneuver for which you should rely on your rear-view mirror.
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A maneuver that requires full attention.
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A maneuver only permitted in driveways or to exit a parking lot.
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All of the above.
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2.
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 MPH. Traffic is moving at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
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No faster than 65 mph.
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Between 65 mph and 70 mph.
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70 mph or faster to drive with the flow of traffic.
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None of the above.
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What does a "No Passing Zone" sign mean?
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You are approaching a road you cannot travel on.
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You are approaching an area where you may pass other vehicles without speeding.
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You are entering an area where passing is prohibited.
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You are approaching an area where you may pass other vehicles only if you are very careful.
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4.
This is the shape and color of a ________ sign.
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Do Not Enter
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Yield
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Stop
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Wrong Way
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Drivers have the right-of-way when they are:
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Already in a traffic circle.
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Leaving a parking lot.
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Backing out of a private or public driveway.
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Entering a traffic circle.
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A steady yellow light means:
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Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go.
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Be prepared to stop for the red light.
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Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.
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Drive with caution.
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7.
When making a turn, drivers should give a turn signal for at least the last ___ feet before they make their turn.
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4
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100
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10
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30
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8.
This road sign means:
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This parking is reserved for persons with disabilities.
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No Passing Zone.
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No parking.
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This parking is reserved for wheelchairs.
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9.
Drivers who have been drinking are more likely to:
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Keep a safe following distance.
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Follow traffic laws more carefully.
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Be less reactive.
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Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.
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10.
At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:
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Over your left shoulder.
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Toward the right edge of the roadway.
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Straight ahead in your lane.
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Toward the center of the roadway.
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