Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving through heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should: Turn on your high-beams and continue driving. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves. Slow down and continue driving. Slow down, turn your emergency lights on and continue driving.

3. Which of the following are steps you should following when passing a vehicle on the left? Look to the rear, side view mirrors. and over your left shoulder to see any blind spots. All of the answers listed. Change lanes and pass on the left. Cancel your left turn signal. Give a left turn signal.

4. On a road with two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction, you approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its warning lights on. you must: Slow down. if possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle. Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed. Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicles Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

5. When driving in fog, you should: Use your high beam headlights. Use your parking lights. Use your low beam headlights

6. When a vehicle is hydroplaning the: Spray from large trucks reduce visibility. Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain. Tires lose contact with the road surface.

7. A first offense of refusing to take a chemical test will lead to a ____ month suspension. 12 3 6 9

8. Which of the following is not a safe action for passing Look in your rearview mirrors and over your left shoulder before pulling out to pass. Go far enough pas a bicycle you are passing so that you are able to see the bicyclist in your inside rearview mirror. Leave less than 4 feet of space between your vehicle and any vehicle you are passing. Signal left to let other drivers know that you will be pulling out.

9. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches you while you are driving on a highway, you must Increase your speed and clear the lane. Pull over to the right and stop. Slow down and proceed with caution. Pull over to the left and stop.

10. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

11. Which of the following statements regarding roadway markings is not true? A broken line on your side allows passing. Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in the same direction. White lines separate traffic traveling in the same direction. A solid line on your side prohibits passing.

12. When you park on the roadway, you should: Use your 4-way flashers. Park at an angle. Keep your turn signals on. Turn your lights on.

13. When driving on roads that may be slippery Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. Reduce your following distance. Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed. Always drive at the highest speed allowed.

14. Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic False. True.

15. Vehicles approaching a roundabout must Enter the roundabout to the left of the central island. Come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear. Enter the roundabout at a speed of 35 mph Yield to the traffic in the roundabout.

16. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving Drink coffee before driving. Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Take a cold shower before driving Stop drinking one-half hour before driving.

17. When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: As soon as the train has passed your roadway. Only when the train is completely out of sight. Only when you can see clearly in both directions. Only if it is not raining.

18. If you miss your exit from an interstate expressway: Stop in any lane of the highway. Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help. Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed. Back up on the highway.

19. Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces? Bridges and overpasses freeze last. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice. Hydroplaning can only happen to trucks.

20. Which of the following people may be distracted and/or inattentive? Children running into the street. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area. Delivery and road repair/construction workers. All of the above.

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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.