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Rhode Island DMV permit practice test 8

25 questions written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual, covering emergencies, alcohol and drugs, road signs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving 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 1Why should you avoid opening the door if your car is in water?

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    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.

  2. Question 2A driver age 18-21 with a BAC between .02 and .08 commits a first DWI. What is the suspension?

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    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.

  3. Question 3What does this sign mean?

    red and white and blue shield road sign
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    C: Interstate route marker. The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate route. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Guide Signs, page 85.

  4. Question 4During which hours may a Rhode Island Learner Provisional License holder NOT drive alone (with limited exceptions)?

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    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.

  5. Question 5How much sleep do sleep experts recommend for teens?

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    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.

  6. Question 6How many bicycles may ride side by side in Rhode Island?

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

  7. Question 7Before turning right on a steady red light in Rhode Island (no sign prohibits it), what must you do?

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    B: Come to a full stop and yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A right turn on red is only legal after a complete stop, and you must let pedestrians and approaching traffic go first. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: IX. Laws You Must Know, page 58.

  8. Question 8After a minor collision in Rhode Island, what should you do with your vehicle if possible?

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    D: Drive it to the side of the road and notify police. In a minor collision, drive the vehicle to the side of the road if possible and notify police. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: XI. In Case of a Collision, page 65.

  9. Question 9For an adult first DUI with BAC .08-.1%, what is the license suspension range?

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    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.

  10. Question 10What must you do when you reach this sign?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    B: Come to a complete stop, then go only when it is safe. A stop sign always requires a full stop at the stop line or crosswalk; the manual suggests holding the stop about three seconds while you check left, right and left again. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Regulatory Signs; Stopping and Parking, page 85.

  11. Question 11Which trip may a provisional licensee make alone at 2 a.m.?

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    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.

  12. Question 12On long trips, how often should you stop for a break, according to the Rhode Island manual?

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    A: Every 100 miles or every two hours. Plan a break of at least 10 minutes about every two hours or 100 miles on long drives. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 22.

  13. Question 13Bicycle riders of what age must wear a certified helmet in Rhode Island?

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    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.

  14. Question 14When is a police report required after a Rhode Island collision?

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    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.

  15. Question 15A third DUI within 5 years in Rhode Island is classified as:

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    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.

  16. Question 16What does this sign mean?

    white and black and red square road sign
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    B: No U-turn. The curved arrow crossed out by a red slash means you may not turn around here. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 85.

  17. Question 17During the first 12 months of a provisional license, how many passengers under 21 may ride (not counting family)?

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    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.

  18. Question 18Which action actually counters drowsiness?

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    C: Rest. Caffeine, cold air and loud music only help for a few minutes; rest is the only real fix for drowsiness. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Drowsy Driving, page 22.

  19. Question 19How much clearance does the Rhode Island manual suggest when passing a bicyclist?

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    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.

  20. Question 20You damage a parked car and the owner isn't around. What must you do?

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    B: Attach your name and address in writing securely to the vehicle and report to police immediately. Leave your name and address attached securely to the vehicle and report the collision to police immediately. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: XI. In Case of a Collision, page 65.

  21. Question 21A driver under 21 knowingly carries alcohol (opened or unopened) in the vehicle without a parent. What penalty can follow?

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    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.

  22. Question 22You see this red-and-white sign facing you as you start onto a ramp. What does it tell you?

    red and white horizontal rectangle road sign
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    A: You are about to drive against traffic and must turn back. A Wrong Way sign means you are entering a road or ramp against the flow of traffic; stop and get out of the way safely. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Signs: Regulatory Signs, page 85.

  23. Question 23When does a Rhode Island Learner Provisional License expire?

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

  24. Question 24Sleeping for more than 20 minutes can leave you groggy for how long after waking?

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    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.

  25. Question 25When may you drive in or cross a marked bicycle lane in Rhode Island?

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    B: When turning a corner or entering or leaving an alley, private road or driveway. Do not drive in a bicycle lane, but you may cross it when turning or entering/leaving an alley, private road or driveway, yielding to bicyclists. Rhode Island Driver's Manual: Driving on Roads with Bicycle Lanes, page 55.

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