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Question 1 of 40Right of way

When you enter a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. Traffic entering the roundabout
2. BB. The largest vehicle, such as a truck
3. CC. Traffic already in the roundabout
4. DD. The driver on the right

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Question 2 of 40Licensing and insurance (Rhode Island)

How many hours of classroom driver education must a Rhode Island teen pass before getting a permit?

1. AA. 24 hours
2. BB. 33 hours
3. CC. 40 hours
4. DD. 45 hours

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Question 3 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

What should you do after a turn if your signal is still on?

1. AA. Leave it on until the next turn
2. BB. Turn it off
3. CC. Turn on your hazards
4. DD. Honk once

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Question 4 of 40Safe driving and hazards (Rhode Island)

According to the Rhode Island manual, your car is in water and still floating. What should you do after opening a window?

1. AA. Get out and move onto the roof
2. BB. Open a door to let the water in
3. CC. Stay buckled in your seat and wait
4. DD. Climb into the trunk to stay dry

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Question 5 of 40Parking and stopping

When you leave your car parked, what should you do?

1. AA. Leave the engine running if it is quick
2. BB. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it
3. CC. Leave the keys inside so you can't lose them
4. DD. Leave it in neutral with the brake off

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Question 6 of 40Road signs

A sign says "REDUCED SPEED AHEAD". What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up before the limit changes
2. BB. Get ready to slow down to a lower limit
3. CC. Stop at the next sign and wait
4. DD. Move over to the left lane at once

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Question 7 of 40Sharing the road

Why do buses and large trucks need extra room when they turn?

1. AA. The back wheels take a tighter path
2. BB. They turn faster than cars do
3. CC. They cannot use their mirrors to turn
4. DD. They must turn from the left lane

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Question 8 of 40Safe driving and hazards (Rhode Island)

Under Rhode Island’s 500/200 rule, when should you dim your high beams for an oncoming car?

1. AA. When it is at least 500 feet away
2. BB. Only when it flashes its lights
3. CC. When it is right next to you
4. DD. Never while on a highway at night

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Question 9 of 40Speed and following distance

Compared to dry pavement, stopping on ice takes:

1. AA. Much longer
2. BB. About the same distance
3. CC. Less distance
4. DD. Only a little longer

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Question 10 of 40Speed and following distance

Driving well over the limit on a short trip usually:

1. AA. Saves very little time and adds a lot of risk
2. BB. Saves a lot of time on most trips
3. CC. Uses less fuel than driving slower
4. DD. Makes you safer by spending less time on the road

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Question 11 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

You are pulling away from the curb. What should you do first?

1. AA. Signal and check for traffic
2. BB. Pull out quickly before cars come
3. CC. Honk your horn to warn others
4. DD. Turn on your hazard lights

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Question 12 of 40Safe driving and hazards (Rhode Island)

Rhode Island law also requires headlights whenever you cannot see how far ahead?

1. AA. 150 feet
2. BB. 250 feet
3. CC. 500 feet
4. DD. 1,000 feet

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Question 13 of 40Signals and pavement markings (Rhode Island)

Rhode Island allows right turns on red after a full stop. Must you turn right on red when it is allowed?

1. AA. No, it is allowed but not required
2. BB. Yes, or you can be given a fine
3. CC. Yes, if a car is behind you
4. DD. Only during the morning rush hour

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Question 14 of 40Right of way

You are turning left into a driveway across the oncoming lane. Who must you yield to?

1. AA. Only the cars that are behind you
2. BB. No one, since you have signaled
3. CC. Oncoming traffic and people on the sidewalk
4. DD. Only large trucks coming toward you

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Question 15 of 40Safe driving and hazards

You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Pull over to a safe place first
2. BB. Call while stopped at a light
3. CC. Hold the phone low, out of sight
4. DD. Call only on short trips

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Question 16 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

Your left arm is bent down at the elbow. What does it mean?

1. AA. You are turning left
2. BB. You are slowing or stopping
3. CC. You are turning right
4. DD. You are about to pass a car

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Question 17 of 40Right of way

You want to make a U-turn where it is legal. Who must you yield to?

1. AA. Only cars coming toward you
2. BB. No one, as long as you signal
3. CC. Only the cars behind you
4. DD. All other traffic and pedestrians

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Question 18 of 40Sharing the road

An orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle means:

1. AA. It carries dangerous goods
2. BB. It is a slow-moving vehicle
3. CC. It is a school bus or van
4. DD. It is broken down or stalled

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Question 19 of 40Signals and pavement markings

What should you do at a flashing red light?

1. AA. Slow down and go without stopping
2. BB. Wait there until it turns green
3. CC. Stop fully, then go when it is safe
4. DD. Go without stopping if you are turning right

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Question 20 of 40Sharing the road

Why might a motorcyclist suddenly change position in their lane?

1. AA. To show you they are about to turn
2. BB. To ask you to pass them on the right
3. CC. Because they want to race other cars
4. DD. To avoid hazards like potholes or gravel

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Question 21 of 40Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Some cold medicines warn they may cause drowsiness. What does this mean for driving?

1. AA. They have no effect on driving
2. BB. They help you stay alert
3. CC. They can make driving unsafe
4. DD. They are only a problem at night

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Question 22 of 40Speed and following distance

The road is wet from rain. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your usual speed and lane
2. BB. Slow down and leave more space
3. CC. Use cruise control to stay steady
4. DD. Follow closer to see the road better

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Question 23 of 40Right of way

A car is already in the intersection when you arrive. What should you do?

1. AA. Pull out in front of it
2. BB. Flash your lights
3. CC. Go if it is to your left
4. DD. Let it go through first

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Question 24 of 40Road signs

What does this blue sign beside the highway tell you?

1. AA. Fuel is available at or near the next exit
2. BB. A fuel tanker may be on the road
3. CC. You must stop for a vehicle check
4. DD. The highway has a rest area with no services

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Question 25 of 40Road signs

This orange sign shows a person with a shovel. What does it warn you about?

1. AA. People crossing at a crosswalk
2. BB. People working on or near the road
3. CC. Hikers walking on a nearby trail
4. DD. Children crossing near a school

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Question 26 of 40Sharing the road

When are cyclists hardest for drivers to see?

1. AA. At dusk, at night, and in bad weather
2. BB. At noon on a clear, dry day
3. CC. When they ride in a bike lane
4. DD. When they wear bright clothes

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Question 27 of 40Sharing the road

On a road with no sidewalk, where should people walk?

1. AA. On the right side, with traffic
2. BB. On the left side, facing traffic
3. CC. In the middle of the road
4. DD. On whichever side is shaded

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Question 28 of 40Signals and pavement markings (Rhode Island)

At a flashing yellow light, the Rhode Island manual says to "cover the brake." What does that mean?

1. AA. Press the brake pedal down hard
2. BB. Keep one foot on each of the pedals
3. CC. Pull the parking brake halfway
4. DD. Foot off the gas, held over the brake

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Question 29 of 40Signals and pavement markings

A center lane is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on each side. What is it for?

1. AA. Passing slow traffic on a two-lane road
2. BB. Buses, taxis and carpools only
3. CC. Left turns by traffic from both directions
4. DD. Parking for short stops and deliveries

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Question 30 of 40Right of way

Your road ends at a T-intersection with no signs. A car is coming on the through road. Who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. You do, since you got there first
2. BB. Whoever is turning right
3. CC. Whoever is going faster
4. DD. The car on the through road

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Question 31 of 40Right of way

You turn right on a green light. A person is crossing the street you are turning onto. Who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. You do, since your light is green
2. BB. Whoever reached the corner first
3. CC. The person crossing
4. DD. You do, if you signaled early

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Question 32 of 40Right of way

A bus has stopped at a crosswalk to let people cross. You are in the next lane. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop, and do not pass the bus
2. BB. Speed up to pass the bus
3. CC. Change lanes and pass the bus
4. DD. Sound your horn as you pass

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Question 33 of 40Sharing the road (Rhode Island)

According to the Rhode Island manual, how can you tell you are far enough behind a truck?

1. AA. You can see the truck’s side-view mirrors
2. BB. You can read its license plate
3. CC. You are one car length behind it
4. DD. You can see its back wheels clearly

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Question 34 of 40Speed and following distance (Rhode Island)

The Rhode Island manual’s visual search pattern has you check a target area how far ahead in time?

1. AA. Half a second
2. BB. 20-25 seconds
3. CC. 40-45 seconds
4. DD. 12-15 seconds

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Question 35 of 40Turning, passing and lanes

Before turning right, what should you watch for on your right?

1. AA. Cars in the far left lane
2. BB. Planes landing
3. CC. Cyclists and people walking
4. DD. Traffic behind the car ahead

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Question 36 of 40Road signs

An Interstate route has three digits, and the first digit is even. What does that usually mean?

1. AA. It runs only east and west across the country
2. BB. It is a toll road with no free lanes
3. CC. It is closed to trucks in winter
4. DD. It loops around a city or links two Interstates

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Question 37 of 40Turning, passing and lanes (Rhode Island)

In Rhode Island, when may you pass another vehicle on the right?

1. AA. On the paved shoulder if it is wide
2. BB. When it is making a left turn
3. CC. On a two-lane road when it slows
4. DD. Never in Rhode Island

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Question 38 of 40Road signs

What is not allowed where this sign is posted?

1. AA. Turning right
2. BB. Going straight
3. CC. Changing lanes
4. DD. Turning left

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Question 39 of 40Road signs

What should you expect after this sign?

1. AA. Oncoming traffic with no median between you
2. BB. A median that will split the two directions
3. CC. A road that becomes one-way
4. DD. Two lanes going your way merging into one

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Question 40 of 40Signals and pavement markings (Rhode Island)

In Rhode Island, what does a solid white line between two lanes going the same way tell you?

1. AA. You may change lanes freely across it
2. BB. The lane on the left is only for buses
3. CC. Do not change lanes except in special cases
4. DD. Oncoming traffic is on the other side of it

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Practice test 2 of 10 for the Computerized knowledge exam (learner's permit); given at DMV headquarters in Cranston or through the CCRI driver education course (the Rhode Island DMV): Our practice tests use 40 questions, 32 of 40 (80%) to pass (the Rhode Island DMV does not publish a fixed format). Our practice timer: 90 minutes.

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