Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks? Time. Hot coffee. Tomato juice and lime. Fresh air.

2. 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.

3. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

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

5. A chemical test is used to measure Reaction time. Blood alcohol content. Vision. Driving ability.

6. A steady yellow traffic light at an intersection indicates that drivers need to Stop unless they are already in the intersection. Turn back. Take a detour to the left Increase their speed.

7. Defensive driving is a driving technique in which you as a driver: Identify dangerous driving situations and take action to avoid an accident. Defend against accidents by driving your vehicle fast enough to stay ahead of traffic congestion. Defend against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic. Defend yourself against accidents by following close to the vehicle ahead.

8. After how many times of pumping your brakes will you know if your brakes are going to hold? 4 or six pumps. Five or seven pumps. Three or 4 pumps Two or five pumps. Six or eight pumps.

9. To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver: Drive above the posted speed limit. Relax and concentrate on driving. Tailgate the driver in front of you.

10. In a roundabout, a driver must drive in A counter-clockwise direction. A clockwise direction. Any direction The direction of the oncoming vehicles.

11. 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.

12. Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.

13. When passing another vehicle: Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible. Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible. Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.

14. You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multilane roads because Someone may crowd your lane. You may not see the vehicles in front of you. Someone may hit you from behind You may not see the vehicles following you.

15. Which of the following is a common cause of motorist collisions? All of the answers listed. Driving after drinking and/or ingesting drugs. Driving too fast for the road conditions Not looking when driving away from the curb.

16. You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should: Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. Honk your horn to warn other drivers of your presence and then enter the intersection.

17. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

18. This flashing red signal is treated as

A yield sign. A do not enter sign. A one-way sign A stop sign.

19. ____ are used by drivers to exit a freeway and to slow down while entering an exit ramp. Deceleration lanes. Merging lanes. Acceleration lanes. Shoulder lanes.

20. 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.

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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.