Question 1 of 40 Signals and pavement markings
The light is green, but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?
A A. Pull into the intersection and wait there for roomB B. Wait until there is room to clear the intersectionC C. Sound your horn to move traffic alongD D. Use the crosswalk to wait out of the way of others
Question 2 of 40 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Rhode Island)
According to the Rhode Island manual, a 12-ounce beer has about the same alcohol as how much wine?
A A. A 1-ounce glass of wineB B. A 4-to-5-ounce glassC C. A 12-ounce glass of wineD D. A full bottle of wine
Question 3 of 40 Parking and stopping
Your car has a problem on the highway. Where should you stop?
A A. As far off the road as you canB B. In the right lane, close to the edgeC C. In the left lane, near the medianD D. On the curve of an exit ramp
Question 4 of 40 Licensing and insurance (Rhode Island)
In the first 12 months of a Rhode Island provisional license, how many passengers under 21 may ride along (family aside)?
A A. None at allB B. Only twoC C. Only oneD D. Only three
Question 5 of 40 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What usually happens if you refuse a lawful breath or blood test?
A A. Nothing, it is your rightB B. Your license can be suspendedC C. You get a warning onlyD D. You must take a driving class
Question 6 of 40 Road signs
A sign shaped like a long sideways triangle (a pennant) warns of:
A A. A no-passing zoneB B. A yield sign aheadC C. A road that narrowsD D. A sharp curve to the left
Question 7 of 40 Sharing the road
How should you pass a person riding a horse?
A A. Quickly, with a short honk to warn themB B. Slowly, with plenty of room and no hornC C. Close by, so you get past soonerD D. With your high beams on so they see you
Question 8 of 40 Sharing the road (Rhode Island)
According to the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, when may a car cross a bicycle lane?
A A. To park there for a short stopB B. To pass slow cars on the right sideC C. To turn or use a driveway, after yieldingD D. To wait in it during traffic jams
Question 9 of 40 Turning, passing and lanes
At an intersection with two left-turn lanes, how should you turn?
A A. Move to the other turn lane in the turnB B. Turn into any lane that is openC C. Stay in your own lane through the turnD D. Use the inside lane only, then move
Question 10 of 40 Turning, passing and lanes
Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?
A A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanesB B. In the main lanes, before you reach the exitC C. On the shoulder, before the exit rampD D. In the left lane, so others can pass
Question 11 of 40 Parking and stopping
Traffic is backed up and you are about to cross railroad tracks. What should you do?
A A. Stop on the tracks until traffic moves onB B. Drive onto the tracks and wait thereC C. Back up into the car behind youD D. Wait until there is room past the tracks
Question 12 of 40 Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Rhode Island)
Under R.I.G.L. 3-8-9, a driver under 21 is caught transporting alcohol (opened or not) without a parent or guardian along. What is the license penalty?
A A. Suspension of up to 2 weeksB B. Suspension of up to 120 daysC C. Suspension of up to 30 daysD D. No penalty if the bottles are closed
Question 13 of 40 Road signs (Rhode Island)
In a Rhode Island work zone, may a flagger legally direct you to slow down or stop?
A A. No, only police officers mayB B. Only if a sign also says soC C. Yes, flaggers have the legal authorityD D. Only at night in a work zone
Question 14 of 40 Signals and pavement markings
A crossing signal shows a white walking person. What does it mean for people on foot?
A A. Cars may turn without yielding to themB B. They may start to cross, watching for turning carsC C. They must wait for the next green lightD D. They may cross only if they run the whole way
Question 15 of 40 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What does eating a large meal before drinking do?
A A. It stops alcohol from affecting youB B. It lets you drive safely after drinkingC C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbedD D. It removes alcohol from your blood
Question 16 of 40 Parking and stopping
You park on a hill with no curb, facing up or down. Which way should you turn your wheels?
A A. Toward the edge of the roadB B. Toward the middle of the roadC C. Straight aheadD D. Away from the edge
Question 17 of 40 Right of way
At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming car stop at the same time. You want to turn left; they are going straight. Who goes first?
A A. You do, since you are turningB B. The car going straightC C. Whoever has the larger carD D. Neither; wait for another car
Question 18 of 40 Safe driving and hazards
A deer suddenly jumps onto the road in front of you. What is usually safest?
A A. Swerve hard into the next laneB B. Speed up to get past it before it movesC C. Brake firmly and stay in your laneD D. Swerve onto the shoulder to miss it
Question 19 of 40 Road signs
A "LOW CLEARANCE" sign shows a height. What does it warn you about?
A A. A road that dips under water when it rainsB B. A speed limit for tall trucksC C. A narrow lane with little room at the sidesD D. An overpass or bridge with limited space above
Question 20 of 40 Safe driving and hazards
On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?
A A. Drive faster so you finish soonerB B. Look only at the road right aheadC C. Take a break and move your eyes oftenD D. Turn up the heat and the radio
Question 21 of 40 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Marijuana is legal for adults in some states. Is it legal to drive while impaired by it?
A A. Yes, in states where it is legalB B. Yes, if you have a medical cardC C. Yes, if you used only a small amountD D. No, impaired driving is illegal everywhere
Question 22 of 40 Turning, passing and lanes
On a highway with several lanes, what is the left lane mainly for?
A A. Slow trucksB B. ParkingC C. StoppingD D. Passing
Question 23 of 40 Right of way
You are in the middle of an intersection when an ambulance with a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?
A A. Stop right away in the intersectionB B. Back up out of the intersectionC C. Clear the intersection, then pull overD D. Turn left in front of it to get away
Question 24 of 40 Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. People may be crossing the road aheadB B. A school bus stop is just ahead on the rightC C. Cars are not allowed in a park aheadD D. The sidewalk ahead is closed
Question 25 of 40 Road signs
What does this sign mean?
A A. The road gets narrow on both sidesB B. Two roads join into one roadC C. A right turn is coming upD D. The right lane ends ahead
Question 26 of 40 Safe driving and hazards
The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?
A A. Straight into the oncoming lightsB B. Toward the right edge of your laneC C. At the center line next to the carD D. Down at your dashboard until it passes
Question 27 of 40 Safe driving and hazards
Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?
A A. Slow down and grip the wheel firmlyB B. Speed up to get through it fasterC C. Drive on the shoulder until it stopsD D. Follow a truck closely for cover
Question 28 of 40 Right of way (Rhode Island)
According to the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, how far behind an emergency vehicle should you always drive?
A A. 150 feetB B. 300 feetC C. 500 feetD D. 1,000 feet
Question 29 of 40 Signals and pavement markings
What must you do at a steady red traffic light?
A A. Slow down and go if the road is clearB B. Stop only if cars are crossingC C. Go if you are turning leftD D. Stop and wait behind the stop line
Question 30 of 40 Right of way
A person is walking across the street in a crosswalk ahead of you. What must you do?
A A. Stop and let the person crossB B. Sound your horn so they hurryC C. Drive around them slowlyD D. Keep going if you have a green light
Question 31 of 40 Speed and following distance
Why does it usually take longer to stop when you are going downhill?
A A. Gravity keeps pulling the car forwardB B. Brakes are weaker when the car tiltsC C. Tires lose air pressure on a slopeD D. The engine adds power on the way down
Question 32 of 40 Right of way
You are pulling into a driveway and a person is walking on the sidewalk. What should you do?
A A. Turn in front of them quicklyB B. Stop and let them pass firstC C. Honk so they stopD D. Drive slowly around them
Question 33 of 40 Licensing and insurance (Rhode Island)
What is the youngest age for a Rhode Island Full Operator’s License?
A A. 16 years and 9 monthsB B. 17 years and 6 monthsC C. 17 years and 1 monthD D. 18 years and 3 months
Question 34 of 40 Parking and stopping (Rhode Island)
According to the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, how close to a fire hydrant may you park or stop?
A A. No closer than 6 feetB B. No closer than 12 feetC C. No closer than 8 feetD D. No closer than 15 feet
Question 35 of 40 Parking and stopping
Why should you not park in front of a fire station driveway?
A A. It is private land owned by the cityB B. The road is wider there than usualC C. Fire trucks must leave fastD D. It is a stop for city buses
Question 36 of 40 Road signs
Brown signs point out:
A A. Work zones, detours and road closuresB B. School zones and school bus stopsC C. Parks, recreation and places of interestD D. Rules about speed and parking limits
Question 37 of 40 Parking and stopping (Rhode Island)
Your car breaks down on a Rhode Island highway and you need help. What does the manual tell you to do?
A A. Raise the hood, tie a white cloth on, stay insideB B. Walk along the highway to find a phoneC C. Stand behind the car and wave at driversD D. Leave the doors open and wait outside
Question 38 of 40 Road signs
What does this sign mean while the light is red?
A A. You may turn right after a full stopB B. You may turn only if no one is comingC C. You must turn and may not go straightD D. You may not turn, even after you stop
Question 39 of 40 Road signs
What does this sign warn of?
A A. A sharp right turn that needs a low speedB B. A gentle bend to the right that needs no slowingC C. A lane that is for right turns onlyD D. A detour that goes off to the right
Question 40 of 40 Emergencies and equipment (Rhode Island)
Your brake pedal goes to the floor in Rhode Island. After how many pumps will you know if the brakes will hold?
A A. Three or fourB B. One or twoC C. Ten or twelveD D. Twenty or more
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