Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light: You must come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red. You must come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed. Reduce your speed, and proceed with caution.

2. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust, precipitation or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Parking lights. Interior lights. Headlights. Emergency lights.

3. Just like alcohol and other drugs, driving while drowsy can: Help you to be a better driver. Impair your judgment. Make you feel better.

4. At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if: You make a complete stop first. You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear. You wait until the light changes.

5. A steady yellow light means that a ____ light will soon appear. Flashing yellow. Steady green. Steady red. Flashing red.

6. The primary traveling aids for a blind person include A white cane or a trained guide dog. A red cane or a trained guide cat. A white cane or a wheelchair A red cane or a trained guide dog.

7. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Are entitled to share the road with you. Have the right-of-way.

8. To ensure the lane next to you is clear when you want to change lanes, you should: Turn your head and look over the right shoulder. Look into the rearview mirror only. Turn your head and look in the lane you are going to enter. Turn your head and look over your left shoulder.

9. If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should Get out of the way. Switch on your low-beam lights. Increase your vehicle speed and move ahead Switch on your high-beam lights.

10. Which of the following statements is true about driving on highways? Slow-moving vehicles should use the right lane, and fast-moving vehicles should use the left lane. Fast-moving vehicles must enter the highway through the deceleration lane. Fast-moving vehicles should overtake slower vehicles from the right Slow-moving vehicles should use the left lane, and fast-moving vehicles should use the right lane.

11. Which of the following hand signals would a driver use to indicate that s/he is turning left? Left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still. Right hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still. Left hand and arm down, keeping hand and arm still.

12. Bac means: Blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol content. Blood alcohol conservation.

13. What is the only medically proven method to remove alcohol or other drug combinations from your system? Time. Fresh air. Coffee.

14. Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways? Double solid white lines. Double solid red lines. Single solid white lines. Single solid yellow lines.

15. 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.

16. The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the: Presence of a stop sign. Use of your turn signals. Cars behind you. Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic.

17. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

18. To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must Increase your speed. Steer left toward the median. Keep your steering wheel straight Steer right toward the shoulder or curbline.

19. 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.

20. What does this circular arrow sign mean?

There is a traffic merging area ahead-- stop before merging. There is a roundabout ahead-- prepare to yield to traffic. A u-turn is permitted-- go slow There is a one-way road ahead-- proceed with caution.

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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.