Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. A red arrow on a traffic light means that You must proceed slowly through the intersection. You must stop and then proceed when the way is clear. You must stop, and wait until a green light or arrow is displayed. You may turn in the direction the red arrow is pointing.

2. To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your: Emergency flashers. Parking lights. Low beam headlights.

3. What is the most important driving technique to avoid crashes when driving in icy or snowy conditions? Engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle. Reduce speed and increase following distance. Add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

4. Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer. Sport utility vehicles carrying 4 or more persons. Vans and buses.

5. If you always let other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: Improving traffic flow. Causing traffic delays. Effectively using defensive driving techniques.

6. Typically to avoid a skid, which of the following should you not do? All listed answers. Pump the brakes. Push the brake pedal as hard as you can Slam on the brakes.

7. Regulatory signs Are diamond shaped and yellow or green. May warn drivers they are approaching a school zone. Indicate what a driver must or must not do. Are placed where there is danger at all times.

8. If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to: Try to squeeze between the truck and curb to make a right turn. Apply your brakes until the truck has completed the turn. Violate the 4-second following distance rule. Honk your horn at the truck driver.

9. 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.

10. Prior to entering a curve: Brake hard. Reduce your speed. Activate your turn signal.

11. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates) Always bring the car to a complete stop. Slow down and be prepared to stop. Do nothing-- all railroad crossings have signals Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly.

12. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

13. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or 'panic') stops while driving in traffic? Drive slower than the flow of traffic. Drive in the right lane only. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

14. What is the minimum age required to receive a level 1 limited instructional permit in rhode island? 16 18 21 25

15. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

16. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

17. Solid yellow lines separate: The center lane from other traffic. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. Vehicles going in opposite directions.

18. When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true? All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights. You may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing without checking traffic. All of the above.

19. On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when A solid yellow line is in your lane. A broken yellow line is in your lane. A double solid yellow line is in the center A broken yellow line is not in your lane.

20. A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates: Passing is not permitted in either direction. Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line. Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line.

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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.