Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. If weather of light conditions require you to have your lights on: Use your high beams. Use your low beams. Use your parking lights.

2. To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should: Maintain focus toward the middle of the road. Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal. Continually scan the entire road and roadsides. Stare straight ahead at all times.

3. The areas around a vehicle where other vehicles cannot be seen in the rear or side-view mirrors are known as Blind spots. Zero zones. No spots. Invisible zones.

4. Which of the following is not an example of a warning sign? A mile marker. No passing zone. Traffic signal ahead Yield sign ahead.

5. What is the minimum depth of tread for a tire to be permissible to drive? 3/25 of an inch. 3/32 of an inch. 5/28 of an inch 9/32 of an inch.

6. If there are still other vehicles in the intersection when your red light turns green, you should: Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Enter the intersection because you have the right-of-way.

7. Use your high-beam headlights at night: As little as possible. Only on unlit streets. Whenever it is legal and safe. Always on a highway.

8. The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as The stopping distance. The perception time. The braking distance The reaction distance.

9. This sign with the number '95' represents

The maximum speed allowed on a highway. The interstate highway number. The number of miles to the next exit The exit number.

10. If threatened with a collision from the side, which is appropriate? All listed items are correct. Blow your horn to alert the other driver. Change lanes or swerve away from the impact Brake or accelerate as needed to lessen the impact.

11. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are Already in a traffic circle. Already in an intersection. Going straight ahead. Turning left.

12. When taking any medicine, you should: Consult your doctor about the effects before driving. Have someone follow you home. Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

13. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours. Drinking several cups of coffee.

14. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely is: Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine. Against the law. Against the law, unless you carry the prescription with you.

15. When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to: Turn on your parking lights only. Turn on your 4-way hazard lights. Turn on your headlights to low-beam.

16. When is it safe to pass another vehicle? When driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles. Whenever signs and/or roadway markings permit passing other vehicles. When entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles.

17. Construction zone signs are generally Round of octagon with black and yellow coloring. Square or rectangular with white red coloring. Diamond or rectangular with orange and black coloring.

18. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

19. Which of these statements is not true about road workers? Road working equipment is painted orange. Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones. White signs tell you of closed lanes and roadwork ahead. All of the above.

20. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you should drive Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle. To the right side of the truck and wait to pass. Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

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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.