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C: 33 hours. Under-18 applicants need to complete a 33-hour accredited classroom course before they can get a learner permit. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Before Getting a Limited Learner Permit, page 10.

D: 40. The computerized knowledge exam consists of forty multiple choice questions. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Before Getting a Limited Learner Permit, page 10.

D: 90 minutes. The computerized knowledge exam has a 90-minute maximum. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Before Getting a Limited Learner Permit, page 10.

B: At least 15 years and 10 months. You can sign up for the course between ages 15 and 22, as long as you will be 15 years and 10 months old when class starts. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Before Getting a Limited Learner Permit, page 10.

C: 5 years. The adult supervising a permit driver has to be 21 or older and have held a license for five years or more. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Limited Learner Permit, page 11.

D: At least 20/40 with corrected lenses. The minimum standard is 20/40, and you may wear your glasses or contacts for the test. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Limited Learner Permit, page 11.

C: In the back seat; they don't qualify as a supervising driver. A parent without a valid RI license can sign but must sit in the back seat during practice and is not a supervising driver. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Limited Learner Permit, page 11.

C: The supervising licensed driver. Any violation a permit driver commits is legally the responsibility of the licensed adult supervising them. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Limited Learner Permit, page 11.

C: 6 months. A permit must be held for six months or more before a driving skills test can be taken. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Limited Learner Permit, page 12.

C: 50. A parent or guardian must sign a statement of at least 50 hours of driving with 10 at night. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 12.

B: 10. Ten of the fifty hours must be at night. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 12.

B: Running over a curb or cone with one or more wheels. Immediate failures include seat belt or stop sign violations, running over a curb or cone, passenger intervention, hitting a barrier, or any dangerous action. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 12.

B: At least 30 days. The manual requires a 30-day minimum wait after a failed skills test (the DMV site adds longer waits after a second or third failure). Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 14.

A: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.. A provisional license holder cannot drive by themselves between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., with exceptions. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 14.

C: Driving to or from work. Unsupervised driving during restricted hours is allowed to or from work or volunteer fire/rescue/EMS activities. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 14.

A: One. No more than one passenger younger than 21 is allowed, except immediate family and household members. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 14.

D: On your 18th birthday. The provisional license expires on your eighteenth birthday. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 14.

C: 17 years and 6 months. You must be at least seventeen years, six months old and have held a provisional license at least 12 months. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Full Operator's License, page 14.

C: 12 months. You must have held a Limited Provisional License for at least twelve months. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Full Operator's License, page 14.

B: No; keep it for identity purposes. You are not required to turn in your license if it is suspended; keep it for identity purposes. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: What happens if my license or registration is suspended?, page 15.

A: No, not if expired for five years or less. If your out-of-state license is valid or expired not more than five years, you don't need the knowledge or skills test. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Out-of-State Drivers: Obtaining a Rhode Island Driver's License, page 16.

C: Only the supervising driver. No person other than the supervising driver may be in the front seat. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Summary: Rhode Island's Graduated Licensing System, page 15.

C: 60 percent. NHTSA figures quoted in the manual put inattention behind roughly 60% of crashes. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Distracted Driving, page 17.

D: Doubles it. Taking your eyes off your path for two seconds or more makes a crash twice as likely. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Distracted Driving, page 17.

A: Doubles it. One teen passenger doubles the likelihood of a fatal crash; two or more increase the risk by 300 percent. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Distractions inside the vehicle, page 18.

C: 400 percent. Overall risk of a collision while using a wireless device increases by 400 percent. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Distractions inside the vehicle, page 18.

C: No, research shows no difference in risk. Research indicates no differences in risk between hand-held and hands-free use. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Distractions inside the vehicle, page 18.

C: 100,000. The manual cites an NHTSA estimate of about 100,000 police-reported crashes a year caused directly by drowsiness. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 20.

A: One in five. Drowsy drivers are involved in over 20 percent of fatal crashes. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 20.

B: Midnight to 6 a.m. and about 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Most people have lows between midnight and 6 a.m. and again roughly 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 21.

B: .05. Being awake 20 hours equals a BAC of .05; after 24 hours awake it equals .10. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 21.

C: 30. Drivers younger than 30 account for more than two-thirds of crashes where the driver fell asleep. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 21.

D: 8 to 10 hours. Experts recommend 7 to 9 hours for adults and 8 to 10 hours for teens. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 21.

B: At least five minutes. Naps longer than 20 minutes can leave you groggy for five minutes or more, so walk around before driving again. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 22.

D: You can be pulled over if anyone is unbuckled. The seat belt law is a primary law for all ages; you can be pulled over if anyone is unbuckled. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Rhode Island Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law, page 26.

B: $40. The fine for violating the seat belt section is $40.00 per occupant. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Rhode Island Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law, page 26.

D: In a rear seat in an approved child restraint system. Such children must ride in a rear seating position in an approved child restraint system. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Rhode Island Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law, page 26.

B: Wearing a safety belt in a rear seat. A child under 8 who is at least 57 inches or 80 pounds must wear a safety belt in a rear seat. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Rhode Island Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law, page 26.

C: If the vehicle has no back seat or all rear seats are taken by other children. Exceptions: no back seat (pickup, sports car) or all rear seats used by other children. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Rhode Island Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law, page 26.

B: $85, with a mandatory court appearance. The fine is $85, and transporting a child not in a restraint mandates a court appearance. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Rhode Island Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law, page 27.

B: At least 2 years or 30 lb. Infants ride rear-facing from birth to at least 2 years old or 30 lbs. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Booster Seat/Safety Seat/Safety Belt Use Law, page 27.

A: About ¾ of a second. An average driver needs about three-quarters of a second to get a foot onto the brake once a hazard is seen. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Stopping Your Vehicle, page 28.

C: 22 percent. Left-turn crashes make up 22 percent of all crashes, which is why careful left turns matter. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: How To Turn, page 29.

D: Lane position 2 (near the left line). Move to lane position 2, near the left side of your lane, well before a left turn. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: How To Turn, page 29.

B: Continue into the first half of the turn, covering the brake. A: approach, B: brake, C: continue into the first half covering the brake, D: drive out accelerating. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: How To Turn, page 30.

C: 500 feet. You must have clear visibility in each direction for 500 feet. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Turnabouts, page 30.

C: At least 200 feet. You should be at least two hundred feet from an intersection. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Turnabouts, page 30.

C: No, you cannot cross a solid yellow line at any time. A turnabout must never take you across a solid yellow line. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Turnabouts, page 30.

C: Pulling into a street or driveway on the left. Pulling into a driveway on the left is more hazardous because you then back into the travel lane. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Turnabouts, page 30.

B: A minimum of three seconds. Drivers should completely cease forward motion for a minimum of three seconds to look left, right, center and left again. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Stopping and Parking, page 31.

B: Not within 8 feet. You may not park within 8 feet of a fire hydrant. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

C: 20 feet. You may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

C: 30 feet. Parking is banned within 30 feet of a stop sign, a traffic signal, or a flashing red or yellow light. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

C: Not within 50 feet. You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

B: 20 feet. You may not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet across the street where signs are posted. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

A: Up to 12 inches. On a two-lane road, park with your right-side wheels no more than 12 inches from the curb or road edge. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

B: Either wheel within 12 inches of the side, facing the direction of traffic. On a one-way road either side's wheels may be within twelve inches of the side, headed the way traffic goes. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Where you may not park or stop, page 33.

D: At the sidewalk and again at the curb line. Stop at the sidewalk to check for pedestrians, then stop again at the curb line to check for traffic. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Entering the Roadway from a Private Road or Driveway, page 33.

B: When you see the passed vehicle's tires on the pavement in your inside rear-view mirror. Go far enough that you can see the tires of the passed vehicle on the pavement in your inside mirror. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Passing Another Vehicle, page 34.

A: Never more than one. Never pass more than one vehicle. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Passing Another Vehicle, page 34.

B: 30 feet. If backing more than 30 feet, it is recommended to activate your hazard lights. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Proper Backing Procedures, page 34.

B: 25 mph. State law sets 25 mph for residential areas (most highways are 50-65 mph). Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Safe Driving on the Highway, page 35.

C: 50-65 mph. Rhode Island law sets 50-65 mph on most highways. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Safe Driving on the Highway, page 35.

B: Raise the hood, tie a white cloth on the door handle and stay in your locked vehicle. A raised hood and a white cloth on the door handle signal that you need help; wait inside with the doors locked. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Safe Driving on the Highway, page 36.

C: 500 feet. Always drive 500 feet behind emergency vehicles. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Safe Driving on the Highway, page 36.

A: No; drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone, even hands-free, except in an emergency. Drivers under 18 are prohibited from using a wireless device while driving, including hands-free or speakerphone, except in an emergency. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Cellular Phone Usage - Personal Wireless Communications Devices, page 36.

D: $250 fine and loss of license until age 18. Third and later offenses: $250 fine plus loss of license until 18. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Cellular Phone Usage - Personal Wireless Communications Devices, page 37.

C: $100. Texting penalties at any age: $100 first, $150 second, $250 third and subsequent. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Cellular Phone Usage - Personal Wireless Communications Devices, page 37.

B: 100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and also signal when pulling out of a parking space. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signals, page 38.

A: Not unless you intend to turn within 100 feet. Motorists shall not enter the shared turn lane unless they intend to turn within 100 feet. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Roadway Markings, page 38.

C: No, it is permitted but not required. Right on red is an option, not an obligation; you may wait for the green. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Traffic Lights/Signals, page 41.

D: A steady green light. Oncoming traffic has a steady green light, so you must yield before turning. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Traffic Lights/Signals, page 41.

A: A light that has been green for a while. A stale green light has been green for a while; a fresh green light has just turned green. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Traffic Lights/Signals, page 42.

C: A sideswipe. A glancing sideswipe does far less damage than hitting a solid object head-on. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Total Brake Failure, page 43.

D: Release your brakes, then brake immediately after the collision. Release your brakes just before the collision to soften the impact, then brake immediately after. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Threat of a Rear-End Collision, page 45.

C: Parallel to the tracks, away from the tracks, in the opposite direction from which the train is moving. Get everyone out and run far from the tracks, parallel, in the opposite direction from which the train is moving, away from debris. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Vehicle Stalls on Railroad Tracks, page 45.

B: A mile and a half. Trains need a very long distance, up to about a mile and a half, to stop once the brakes are applied. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Railroad crossing information for the motorist, page 46.

C: At least 100 feet. Get at least 100 feet away, because a fuel fire can make the tank explode; don't try to fight it. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Vehicle Catches Fire, page 46.

D: Water will fill the vehicle and could flip it onto its roof. Opening the door lets water fill the vehicle and could cause it to flip. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Vehicle in Water, page 46.

C: 4 seconds. Allow more following distance behind motorcycles, four seconds. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: VI. Motorcycles, page 48.

D: Operators under 21, and all new operators for their first year. Operators under 21 must always wear a helmet, and new operators of any age for the first year; passengers must also wear helmets. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: VI. Motorcycles: Use of Protective Equipment, page 48.

A: All operators must properly wear eye protection. Rhode Island law requires all operators to properly wear eye protection. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: VI. Motorcycles: Use of Protective Equipment, page 49.

D: Six. The zone system consists of six zones around your vehicle. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: VII. Systems for Safe, Courteous, and Defensive Driving, page 50.

B: 12-15 seconds. Search the area you will reach in 12-15 seconds, and check the nearer 4-6 second range for changes. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: VII. Systems for Safe, Courteous, and Defensive Driving, page 50.

C: A full block in cities / half a mile on highways. Get the overall picture: look a full block ahead in cities and half a mile ahead on highways. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: VII. Systems for Safe, Courteous, and Defensive Driving, page 50.

D: One additional second for each imperfect condition. Add one more second of following distance for every poor condition, such as rain or darkness. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: The Three (3) Second Rule - Following Distance, page 51.

D: Three to six inches from the right line or curb. Lane position 3 is 3 to 6 inches from the right line, used when hazards are on the left or you'll turn right. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Lane Positions, page 51.

B: Four times. The manual cites NHTSA: large trucks are four times as likely to be involved in a collision. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Sharing The Road With Large Trucks, page 52.

D: Over 50 feet. A truck towing a trailer cannot see more than 50 feet of road directly behind it. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Sharing The Road With Large Trucks, page 52.

C: At least 50 feet. Stay at least 50 feet back; you are far enough when you can see the truck's side-view mirrors. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Sharing The Road With Large Trucks, page 52.

B: Sunset to sunrise, when you can't see 500 feet ahead, and when wipers are in use for weather. Headlights are required sunset to sunrise, whenever you can't see 500 feet ahead, and when wipers are used for rain, sleet, snow, etc. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Night Driving, page 52.

C: 60 feet. Your rear plate must be lit well enough to read from 60 feet behind the car. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Night Driving, page 52.

C: At least 500 feet ahead. Dim your high beams at least 500 feet ahead when approaching another vehicle. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Dimming your headlights: 500/200 Rule, page 53.

B: 200 feet. When following another vehicle at 200 feet or less, dim your high beams. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Dimming your headlights: 500/200 Rule, page 53.

D: $1,000. Not yielding to a blind or visually impaired pedestrian can bring a fine of up to $1,000. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Pedestrians with a Visual Impairment, page 54.

B: On public highways, private roads and in parking lots. It applies on public highways, private roads and in parking lots. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: School Buses, page 54.

B: $250-$500 fine and/or up to 30-day license suspension. A first violation brings a $250 to $500 fine and/or suspension up to thirty days. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: School Buses, page 54.

B: No more than two. Bicyclists may ride two abreast but no more. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Bicycle Riders, page 54.

A: 15 and younger. Anyone fifteen years of age or younger riding or as a passenger on a bicycle must wear a certified helmet. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Bicycle Riders, page 54.

C: As much as possible (3-5 feet). Give bicyclists as much room as you can, 3 to 5 feet, when passing. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Seven Things to Know When Sharing the Road with Bicyclists, page 55.

A: Write your name in the officer's presence. On request you must show your license, registration and proof of insurance, and you can be asked to sign your name in front of the officer so they can confirm who you are. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: IX. Laws You Must Know, page 58.

C: $500. Proof of insurance must be carried with the registration; the fine for failure to comply is $500. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: IX. Laws You Must Know, page 58.

D: $85 to $1,000. Littering on public or private roadways or property carries an $85 to $1,000 fine. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: IX. Laws You Must Know, page 58.

C: No. Drivers are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway while wearing earphones or headsets. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: IX. Laws You Must Know, page 58.

B: Turn on the interior lights and leave them on until the officer lets you go. At night, switch on the interior light and keep it on until the officer says you may leave. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: IX. Laws You Must Know, page 58.

C: $95. The fine schedule lists $95 for 1-10 mph over the posted limit. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Common Motor Vehicle Violations - Fine Schedule, page 59.

D: $10 per mph over the limit, with a $200 minimum. For 11 mph or more over, the fine is $10 per mile over the limit, with a $200 minimum. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Common Motor Vehicle Violations - Fine Schedule, page 59.

B: $85. Following too closely (31-15-12) carries an $85 fine. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Common Motor Vehicle Violations - Fine Schedule, page 59.

A: Seven times. Even small amounts of alcohol make a crash seven times more likely. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: X. Drinking / Drugs and Driving, page 60.

B: Breathing, perspiring and oxidation by the liver. The body eliminates alcohol by breathing, perspiring and oxidation (the liver). Rhode Island Driver's Manual: X. Drinking / Drugs and Driving, page 60.

A: The effects are multiplied. Mixing alcohol with other drugs multiplies their effects (a synergistic effect), which can be deadly. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: X. Drinking / Drugs and Driving, page 60.

A: Driving While Impaired (DWI). A driver under 21 with a BAC from .02% up to .08% is charged with DWI (driving while impaired). Rhode Island Driver's Manual: B. Blood Alcohol Concentration, page 61.

D: Breath, blood, saliva and/or urine. Drivers are deemed to consent to chemical tests of breath, blood, saliva and/or urine. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: C. Implied Consent, page 61.

C: 6 months. Refusing a chemical test results in a license suspension of a minimum of six months. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: D. Refusal to Take the Breathalyzer Test, page 61.

C: $500. A first refusal includes a $500 highway safety assessment along with fines and community service. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: E. Penalties, page 61.

D: Until age 21. A second under-18 refusal within five years brings license suspension until age 21. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: E. Penalties, page 61.

B: 6-12 months. A first under-18 DWI carries a 6-12 month license suspension. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Driving While Impaired (DWI) Under 18, page 62.

A: 1-3 months. For ages 18-21, a first DWI brings a 1-3 month suspension, a $250 fine and 30 hours community service. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Driving While Impaired (DWI) 18-21, page 62.

D: 30-180 days. First DUI at .08-.1%: up to 1 year prison, $100-$300 fine and a 30-180 day suspension. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) 21 and Older, page 63.

D: A felony, with possible seizure of the vehicle. A third or subsequent DUI within 5 years is a felony, and the state may seize the vehicle. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) 21 and Older, page 63.

B: License suspended up to 30 days. Underage drivers with alcohol in the vehicle (unless with a parent or for work) can have the license suspended up to 30 days. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: R.I.G.L. 3-8-9 Transportation of alcoholic beverages by underage persons, page 64.

D: 60 days. Underage possession brings a $150-$750 fine (first offense) and a minimum 60-day license suspension. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: R.I.G.L. 3-8-10 Possession of beverage by underage persons, page 64.

C: When someone is injured, damage exceeds $1,000, or you hit an unattended vehicle or a domestic animal. A police report is required for injuries, property damage over $1,000, hitting an unattended vehicle, or hitting a domesticated animal. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: XI. In Case of a Collision, page 65.

C: A felony. Leaving the scene of a crash that injures or kills someone (R.I.G.L. 31-26-1) is a felony. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Violations Resulting from a Collision, page 66.

A: No, only that you received it. By signing, you are not admitting the violation, only acknowledging you received it. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: XII. When Stopped by a Law Enforcement Officer, page 67.

B: 2/32 inch. You may not drive on a tire with less than 2/32 of an inch of tread. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect!, page 68.

A: Almost 50%. Wearing both lap and shoulder belts cuts the risk of death or serious injury nearly in half. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect!, page 68.

D: Vehicles less than 2 years old with 24,000 miles or less. Newer vehicles (under 2 years old and 24,000 miles or less) are exempt; all others need a valid inspection sticker. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Vehicle Requirements for the Driving Skills Test, page 13.

A: Doubled, 24 hours a day. Fines are doubled for speeding tickets issued in designated work zones twenty-four hours a day. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Construction and Work Zone Safety Requirements, page 73.

C: 70%. Rhode Island follows the federal standard of total visible light transmittance of not less than 70%. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Laws, page 72.

B: Fluorescent yellow-green, orange or pink. Work zone signs use high-visibility colors (fluorescent yellow-green, orange or pink) and come before, inside and after the work area. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Construction and Work Zone Safety Requirements, page 72.

C: Oncoming vehicles and vehicles approaching from your right. Wait for a clear gap: traffic coming straight toward you and traffic coming from your right both go before a left-turning driver. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: How To Turn, page 29.

C: No, never exceed the posted limit to pass. Passing does not allow you to break the speed limit; if you cannot pass safely at or below the limit, do not pass. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Passing Another Vehicle, page 34.