Rhode Island DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When is it allowed to park or stop on a freeway shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Only in an emergency.

Answer

Any time if you turn on hazard flashers.

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If no part of your vehicle is on the road.

Question 2

What is a common effect of continuous hard braking on ice and snow?

Accepted Answer

Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.

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Helps you stop faster.

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Keeps the brakes from freezing.

Question 3

Which statement about blind spots is true?

Accepted Answer

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Answer

They are eliminated if you have two outside mirrors.

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You can check blind spots with rearview mirrors alone.

Question 4

What does an orange-colored road sign generally warn of?

Accepted Answer

Construction, maintenance, or emergency operations ahead.

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A railroad crossing is ahead.

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A school zone is ahead.

Question 5

Which statement about stopping in a travel lane is correct?

Accepted Answer

You should not stop in a travel lane for any reason.

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You may stop to drop off passengers in a travel lane.

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You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong freeway ramp.

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All of the above are unsafe and generally illegal.

Question 6

On slick or slippery roads, how should you take turns?

Accepted Answer

Take turns more slowly than usual.

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Brake hard in the middle of the turn.

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Accelerate through the turn.

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Change lanes quickly before turning.

Question 7

When is it illegal to drive below the posted speed limit?

Accepted Answer

When your slow speed disrupts normal traffic flow.

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When driving in a work zone at night.

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Only on rural roads.

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When following large trucks.

Question 8

When is it acceptable to cross a dashed (broken) white line?

Accepted Answer

When you need to pass and it is safe.

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Only during daylight.

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At any time.

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Only in emergencies.

Question 9

What is the correct procedure to change lanes?

Accepted Answer

Check mirrors, signal, look over your shoulder for blind spots, then change lanes

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Only signal if other traffic is present

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Check mirror and change lanes without signaling

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Signal then immediately change lanes without checking mirrors

Question 10

Should you avoid driving beside large vehicles for long periods?

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Answer

FALSE

Question 11

What is the correct technique for backing a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Turn your head and look through the rear window while backing slowly.

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Rely only on mirrors while backing.

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Open your door to see whether it is safe to reverse.

Question 12

Why should drivers give extra space to children on bicycles?

Accepted Answer

Children lack adult reflexes and are smaller/harder to see

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They can stop quickly if needed

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They are always required to stay out of the road

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They always follow traffic rules

Question 13

Which substances may lead to arrest for DUII or impair driving?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Beer, wine, and other liquor

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Illegal drugs and some prescription medicines

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Inhalants like glue or paint

Question 14

On the road, bicycles are considered:

Accepted Answer

Vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

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Hazards that must always yield to cars.

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Not subject to the rules of the road.

Question 15

Should you use high beam headlights when driving in fog to improve visibility?

Accepted Answer

No — use low beams or fog lights

Answer

Yes — high beams always improve vision

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Yes — but only on rural roads

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No — turn headlights off and use parking lights

Question 16

When can you proceed through an intersection with a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

After coming to a complete stop and confirming it is safe to proceed.

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After slowing down to check for cross traffic only.

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After stopping at least 20 feet before the intersection.

Question 17

At an intersection where all corners have stop signs, who should yield the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The driver who arrived before you

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The driver on your left

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The driver across from you

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The largest vehicle

Question 18

How should you check your blind spot before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Answer

Using the inside rearview mirror.

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Using your side mirror.

Question 19

Which lights should you use to improve visibility in rain or fog?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

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High beam headlights.

Answer

Parking lights only.

Question 20

If dust or smoke reduces visibility, you should drive more slowly and turn on:

Accepted Answer

Headlights.

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Parking lights.

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Emergency flashers.

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Interior dome light.

Question 1 of 20

When is it allowed to park or stop on a freeway shoulder?