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Rhode Island DMV permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual, covering signals and pavement markings, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, road signs, licensing laws and penalties and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Rhode Island DMV test has 40 questions.

25 questions
  1. Question 1When a red arrow goes out, what may follow it?

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    A: A green arrow, a steady green light or a flashing yellow arrow. After a red arrow ends you may see a green arrow, a steady green ball or a flashing yellow arrow. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Traffic Lights/Signals, page 41.

  2. Question 2Smoke and flames come from under your hood. What should you do?

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    B: Pull off, turn off the ignition, move away and call 911; do not open the hood. Pull off, turn off the ignition, move away and dial 911; don't open the hood if flames are shooting. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Vehicle Catches Fire, page 46.

  3. Question 3What is the highway safety assessment for a first chemical test refusal?

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    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.

  4. Question 4What does this sign mean?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    D: Fire station ahead. This warning sign shows a fire station is ahead; watch for emergency vehicles entering. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Warning Signs, page 86.

  5. Question 5Who must provide the car for the Rhode Island driving skills test?

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    D: The applicant; it must be registered in RI, inspected and insured. You must provide the automobile, registered in Rhode Island, with the owner present or a notarized letter, actively inspected and insured. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Learner Provisional License, page 12.

  6. Question 6During which hours do most people experience a natural 'low' in alertness?

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    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.

  7. Question 7In Rhode Island, fines for speeding in designated construction work zones are:

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    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.

  8. Question 8Under R.I.G.L. 31-17-8, who has the right-of-way at a rotary without signs?

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    A: Vehicles already in the rotary. A driver entering a rotary must yield to all vehicles already in the rotary. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: R.I.G.L. 31-17-8, Right-of-Way at Rotary, page 41.

  9. Question 9Where does Rhode Island's school bus stopping law apply?

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    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.

  10. Question 10When turning left on a flashing yellow arrow, what does oncoming traffic have?

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    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.

  11. Question 11If a vehicle fire is out of control, how far away should you move?

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    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.

  12. Question 12An under-18 driver commits a second chemical test refusal within 5 years. How long is the license suspended?

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    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.

  13. Question 13What does this sign mean?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: Two-way traffic. The Two-Way Traffic sign warns that traffic moves in both directions ahead. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Warning Signs, page 86.

  14. Question 14Which of these causes immediate failure of the Rhode Island driving test?

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    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.

  15. Question 15Being awake for 20 hours produces impairment equal to what BAC?

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    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.

  16. Question 16What is the most common type of work zone crash?

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    C: Rear-end. Rear-end crashes are the most common type in work zones, so keep extra following distance. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Construction and Work Zone Safety Requirements, page 73.

  17. Question 17What is the penalty for a first violation of Rhode Island's school bus stopping law?

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    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.

  18. Question 18What is a 'stale green light'?

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    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.

  19. Question 19Your vehicle drives into water. What should you do first?

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    B: Immediately remove your seat belt and open a window. Remove your seat belt and open a window right away, before water damages power windows. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Vehicle in Water, page 46.

  20. Question 20A driver under 18 with a BAC between .02 and .08 is convicted of a first DWI. What is the suspension?

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    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.

  21. Question 21What does the orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle mean?

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    B: Slow moving vehicle. The emblem identifies a slow moving vehicle. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Warning Signs, page 86.

  22. Question 22According to the manual, how long must you wait to retake a failed driving skills test?

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    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.

  23. Question 23Drivers under what age are involved in over two-thirds of fall-asleep crashes?

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    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.

  24. Question 24When don't you need to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights in Rhode Island?

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    B: When the bus is opposite you on a divided highway. The only exception is a bus on the other side of a divided highway (median, barrier, guardrail and so on). Rhode Island Driver's Manual: School Buses, page 54.

  25. Question 25What is a HAWK signal used for?

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    C: Letting pedestrians cross the street safely. A HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) lets pedestrians safely cross a street. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Traffic Lights/Signals, page 42.

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