Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. When following another vehicle at night you should use: Parking lights. Your low beams. Your high beams.

2. You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Follow small passenger car. Are crowded by a tailgater. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. All of the above.

3. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

4. When driving on slippery roads, you should: Avoid crossing bridges or intersections. Increase your following distance. Use alternate routes. Drive as you would on dry roads.

5. If you are threatened with a rear-end collision, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Flash your brake lights to alert the driver behind you. Turn right into the intersection if you can Move forward if possible.

6. If a truck or bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right: Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb. Wait until the truck or bus turns before turning right. Quickly turn right before the truck or bus does.

7. Aggressive drivers All of the above. Take out their frustrations on other motorists. Are high risk drivers. Run stop signs, speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, make improper lane changes, honk.

8. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

9. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

10. To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should: Step sharply on the brakes to slow down quickly. Avoid quick stops. Follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you. Aim for low spots on the road.

11. If you drive up a narrow, steep road and meet a car with no room to pass: You should back down the road. The other driver should back up the road. Neither driver should back at all. You should back down the road if the other vehicle is a truck.

12. Children under the age of ____ must be restrained in a child restraint system. 3 4 5 8

13. This sign represents

A crossroad. Merging traffic ahead. A cross zone A hospital ahead.

14. In what situation is it legal to pass in an intersection? If a dashed yellow line is marked through the intersection. If there are no pavement markings in the intersection. When you are in a hurry. It is never legal to pass in an intersection.

15. Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle approaches a pedestrian at an intersection with no crosswalks? The pedestrian. The pedestrian, but only when he/she has the green. The vehicle, but it should slow down. The vehicle, if it has the green.

16. Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? Alertness. Coordination. Both of the above.

17. If your car drives off the road, you should let up on the accelerator and brake gently how many miles per hour? 10 or 15 mph. 15 or 20 mph. 5 or 10 mph None of the answers listed. 20 or 25 mph.

18. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

19. A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means: Vehicles going in the direction shown by the arrow must stop. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until the traffic light turns green. You may go in the direction of the arrow with caution. Road closed ahead, go in the direction of the arrow.

20. When can you proceed through an intersection with a stop sign, but no stop line or crosswalk? After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection. After coming to a complete stop and ensuring it is safe to proceed. After slowing down to ensure there is no cross-traffic. After slowing down to at least 5 miles per hour before proceeding.

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To operate a motorcycle in Rhode Island, you must have a motorcycle license or permit. Licenses are issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a motorcycle permit or license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle permit, you must apply, hold a current Rhode Island provisional or standard driver's license, submit your documentation, complete a motorcycle safety course, and pay the fees. Once you have held your permit for at least 30 days, you can apply for a motorcycle license. To receive a motorcycle license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the written exam and the motorcycle driving test, and pay the fees.

All motorcycle coursework and testing must be completed through the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). You will be required to pass a written exam and a riding test as part of your Basic Rider Course (BRC). If you fail to complete the coursework hours or fail the riding test twice, you may be required to retake the course.