Rhode Island DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. Other drivers can 'cut' in front of you, improving traffic flow.

3. Which of the following functions does a regulatory sign preform? Guide to destinations. Inform users of laws that might not be apparent. Warn of existing hazards Warn of potential hazards.

4. This sign warns of

A heavy truck. A steep hill. A fire station. A truck parking area.

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

6. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

7. You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. you must: Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass. Stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane

8. Distractions that take a driver's attention away from driving Can be caused by any of the above. Can be caused by pets moving around inside the vehicle. Can be caused by eating or drinking while driving. Can be caused by using a cd, ipods pda or gps while driving.

9. If your car becomes disabled on the highway, you should: Stop in the right lane. Stop where you are. Park with all 4 wheels off the traveled highway, if possible.

10. A driver who wants to enter a highway from a private road Must stop and yield to the vehicles on the highway. Must switch on the flashing lights of the vehicle and enter the highway. Can take a sharp turn and enter the highway while blowing the horn Can enter the highway without signaling.

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. A speed limit is None of the above. The minimum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions. The maximum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions. The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.

13. Which of the following is a recommended way to control a vehicle in a skid? All of the answers listed. Keep your foot away from the brake pedal and the clutch (if applicable). Let off the gas Let the vehicle slow gradually.

14. The law requires motorists to turn their headlights on any time you cannot see ____ ft ahead of you. 1,000 500 750 800

15. When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must Slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane. Increase your speed and change lanes. Stop and move toward the right edge Continue at the same speed and move into an adjacent lane.

16. A no parking sign at a certain location means You may never stop your vehicle there. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

17. The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only: During the day. During the night. In ideal conditions.

18. Drivers about to pass others should be especially careful of pedestrians and vehicles entering the road at: Crossroads, intersections and junctions. Railroad crossings and stations. Shopping center entrances and exits. All of the above.

19. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

20. What does this sign indicate?

A driver may go straight or turn left. A driver must make a right turn. A driver may go straight or turn right A driver must go straight.

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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.