RHODE ISLAND Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

RHODE ISLAND Practice Test

RHODE ISLAND Practice Test 1

2023 RHODE ISLAND DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid Rhode Island driver license, you must be at least 16 years. The Rhode Island DMV written test consists of 25 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual. You must answer 20 out(80%) of the 25 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when:

pedestrians are crossing at an intersection without a traffic light and without a crosswalk.

All of the above.

pedestrians are crossing the road in marked crosswalks.

the driver is turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the light.

2. If you miss your exit on a freeway, do NOT:

get back on the freeway in the opposite direction and return to the exit you want.

continue on the freeway and find an alternative route.

turn around or back up.

3. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:

pump your brake pedal to build pressure.

ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop.

react as you would with a blowout.

turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road.

4. To practice defensive driving you should:

always leave yourself a way out.

maintain a proper following distance.

look well ahead of your vehicle and be aware of developing traffic situations around you.

All of the above.

5. This sign warns that:

the pavement ends.

traffic must merge right.

traffic must merge left.

the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.

6. When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:

low-beam lights.

emergency flashers.

high beam lights.

parking lights.

7. If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time:

the driver on the left must signal the driver on the right to go.

the vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

both vehicles must stop.

8. When an emergency vehicle approaches using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light, drivers must move to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

True

False

9. This road sign means:

Bicycle repair shop ahead

No Bicycle zone

Bicycles have the right-of-way

Watch for bicycles

10. A diamond-shaped sign is a:

warning sign.

speed limit sign.

school zone sign.

regulatory sign.

11. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:

on the left.

on the right.

whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

only if the other driver signals it is safe.

12. You are approaching a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

slow down and look for a train.

do what the approaching vehicle does.

look for a train, then speed up.

stop and look for a train.

13. You are stopped behind other vehicles waiting at a stop sign. When the intersection is clear:

you must proceed through the intersection without stopping again.

you must stop again at the stop sign.

you may proceed with caution through the intersection without stopping if there is no other traffic.

you may follow the vehicle ahead without stopping again.

14. This sign means:

You must make a U-turn.

Hairpin corner ahead.

You may make a U-turn.

Warning: sharp left turn ahead.

15. A red traffic signal light means that:

When there is no stop line, you must stop before entering any crosswalk.

When there is no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop before entering the intersection.

You must stop at the stop line.

All of the above.

16. What should you do in case of a steering failure?

Call an ambulance.

Don’t panic. Turn on your emergency lights to let other drivers know you are having car problems. Move toward the side of the road and bring the car to a gradual stop.

Leave the road immediately.

Pump your gas pedal a few times to increase the pressure.

17. .______________ is an unsafe distraction when driving.

Controlling an emotion before putting the vehicle in gear.

Asking a passenger to enter your mapping request into your GPS.

Texting a message on your cell phone.

Leaving early to drive to an appointment.

18. Most signs used in street work areas are:

rectangle shaped.

round.

regulatory signs.

diamond shaped.

19. Warning signs are:

rectangular.

octagonal.

triangular.

diamond-shaped.

20. Regulatory signs are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.

white; black

black; white

green; white

yellow; black

21. You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:

BEFORE you move.

AFTER you move.

even if they are short sighted.

if it’s raining.

22. This sign warns drivers that:

there is an intersection ahead.

another road enters the highway from the direction shown.

right turns are not allowed.

the road will make a sharp turn to the right.

23. What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Use your ABS System.

Shift to a lower gear.

24. This road sign means:

Lane ends

No right turn

Divided highway ends

Two way Traffic

25. This road sign means:

Traffic mey be entering from another road, drive with caution

Yield the right-of-way

Lane shifting

Stop for other traffic