Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. When parking on a hill or incline with a curb, facing uphill: Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb. Turn your front wheels slightly to the right. Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb. Keep your front wheels straight.

2. You are coming to a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. you should: Stop and look for a train. Slow down and look for a train. Do what the approaching vehicle does Look for a train, then speed up.

3. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

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

5. The total stopping distance in ideal conditions is determined by Adding the perception distance and braking distance. Subtracting the braking distance from the perception distance. Subtracting the reaction distance from the braking distance. Adding the perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance.

6. When driving in fog It makes no difference which lights you use. Use your high beams. Use your parking lights Use your low beams.

7. Should your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should: Stop. Turn back onto the roadway immediately. Wait until it is safe to do so, then turn gradually back onto the roadway.

8. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Have your emergency brake on. Are making a turn. Are changing lanes. Are slowing down or stopping.

9. 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.

10. If you are being followed too closely (tailgated), you must Slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass. Stop your car on the road and argue with the driver following you. Increase your speed to avoid the driver behind you Tap your horn to warn the driver.

11. 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.

12. When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must: Motion the emergency vehicle to pass you. Continue at the same speed, but pull to the right. Slow down until it passes you Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

13. This round-figured sign indicates that

Traffic is merging ahead. The right side of the road is closed. There is a railroad crossing ahead There is road repair work ahead.

14. 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.

15. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

16. To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving: Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap. Continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner. Drive late at night when there are not as many users on the roadway.

17. Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must ____ to stop your vehicle safely. Increase your following distance. Change lanes frequently. Increase your speed. Increase the brightness of your headlights.

18. Disabled persons who display their placards can park at a ____ curb. Red. Green. Blue. White.

19. When changing a lane, all of the following are correct maneuvers, except When you turn your head to check the blind spots, turn the steering wheel. Looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to check the blind spots. Looking in your rearview and side mirrors Not taking your eyes off the road ahead for more than an instant.

20. Which of the following is not true of motorcycles? The stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes it difficult to stop quickly. A motorcycle may look farther away than it is. A motorcycle seems to be moving faster than it really is Mirrors are larger on a motorcycle and usually concave.

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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.