Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by: Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed. All of the above.

2. What is a safety zone? An empty space next to the freeway dividers. A space set aside for pedestrians. The median strip on a divided highway. A space around your vehicle that allows you to react to driving hazards.

3. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway. Stop with part of the car on the roadway to warn other drivers. Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

4. When establishing residency in rhode island, out-of-state drivers may apply to have their license transferred. the fee for this transfer is: 100 15 30 45 60

5. 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.

6. You are driving on a 4-lane divided highway, two vehicles are driving side by side ahead of you, and you are in a hurry. you should: Drive closely behind the vehicle in the right lane. Drive closely behind the vehicles ahead changing lanes frequently. Drive in either lane with at least a two-second time interval behind the vehicle ahead Drive closely behind the vehicle in the left lane and flash your headlights.

7. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

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

9. Which of these statements is true about road construction zones You are responsible for the safety of the road workers. Slow down only if you think workers are present. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones. None of the above.

10. When double solid yellow lines mark the center of the road and separate oncoming traffic: Passing is permitted on the left. Passing is not allowed in either direction. Passing is permitted on the right

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

12. More than ____ people die each year in alcohol-related collisions in the united states. 10,000 20,000 5,000 All of the answers listed.

13. Which of the following does not happen after drinking Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. You are less alert You calm down so you can concentrate.

14. Should you drive slower than other traffic that is traveling within the speed limit? Yes. it makes the other traffic drive slower, too. No. you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes. it is safer than driving too fast. Yes, provided you are not driving in the far left lane.

15. The safety belt use law of rhode island requires ____to wear a safety belt and/or shoulder harness system when travelling on the road. All passengers in the front seat of a vehicle. Only the driver of a vehicle. Passengers in any seating position of a vehicle. All passengers in the rear seat of a vehicle.

16. If the vehicle is equipped with air bags: Seat belts should still be worn. Seat belts do not need to be worn. Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

17. ____ are yellow and diamond-shaped with black lettering or symbols. Regulatory signs. Destination signs. Service signs. Warning signs.

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

19. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way Either one. Vehicle on the left. Vehicle on the right. Neither one.

20. Roads become very slippery: The day after it rains. When it has been raining for an hour or more. Right after the rain has stopped. For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm.

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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.