Take Rhode Island DMV Knowledge Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

AT AN INTERSECTION OF TWO-WAY STREETS, AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT, A DRIVER MAY:

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ADrive straight ahead if the way is clear✓BTurn left if the way is clear, unless otherwise posted✓CTurn right if the way is clear, unless otherwise posted✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

WHEN SHOULD YOU NOT INSIST ON TAKING YOUR LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY?

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AWhen other drivers want to drive faster✓BNever. It confuses other drivers✓CWhen it helps prevent accidents✓DWhen you have two or more passengers in the vehicle✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

YOU WANT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AT THE CORNER. A PEDESTRIAN WITH A GUIDE DOG IS AT THE CORNER READY TO CROSS THE STREET IN FRONT OF YOU. BEFORE MAKING YOUR RIGHT TURN, YOU SHOULD:

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ATurn off your engine until the person crosses the street✓BTell the pedestrian when to cross the street✓CWait until the person crosses the street✓DHonk the horn to warn the pedestrian of your presence✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

WHAT DOES ALCOHOL DO TO YOUR DRIVING SKILLS AND JUDGMENT

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AIt helps driving skills but harms your judgment✓BIt harms both driving skills and judgment✓CIt has no effect on either driving skills or judgment✓DIt has no effect on judgment but it harms driving skills✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS?

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AYou cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first✓BRed arrows are only used for protected turn lanes✓CRed arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning left✓DRed arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning right✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

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ARoad hazard sign✓BInterstate route sign✓CSchool crossing sign✓DSpeed limit sign✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

From the center lane, what maneuvers can you perform?

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AMake left turns✓BMake U-turns✓CPass slower-moving traffic✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to:

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AMake a left turn✓BEnter a private driveway✓CPass other vehicles✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Yellow lines separate:

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ATraffic lanes moving in opposite directions✓BTraffic lanes on one-way streets✓C20 ft away from a railroad track✓DCenter turn lanes and turn-out lanes✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that:

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AThere is an intersection just ahead✓BYou are approaching a construction area✓CYou will be required to turn left just ahead✓DThe road will get narrower✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

To recover from a skid, what should you do?

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AEase your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want your vehicle to go✓BBrake immediately and carefully steer opposite to the direction in which you want your vehicle to go✓CEase your foot off the gas and carefully steer opposite to the direction in which you want your vehicle to go✓DBrake immediately and carefully steer in the direction in which you want your vehicle to go✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Which of the following statements about turnabouts is FALSE?

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AYou can perform a turnabout within 100 feet of an intersection✓BTo perform a U-turn, you must have clear visibility for 500 feet in each direction✓CYou can perform some turnabouts even where a No U-turn sign is posted✓DYou cannot cross a double solid yellow line when you are performing a turnabout✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If an oncoming vehicle has its high beams on, you should look __________ until the vehicle has passed.

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Atoward the right edge of the roadway✓Bat the driver of the vehicle✓Ctoward the left edge of the roadway✓Din your rear-view mirror✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

You have parked facing downhill on the side of the road. There is no curb. Which way should you point your front wheels?

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AStraight✓BToward the edge of the road✓CAway from the edge of the road✓DIn any direction✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If an emergency vehicle is approaching you with a siren and flashing lights on, you must

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Apull over to the left and stop✓Bstop immediately in your lane✓Cincrease your speed and clear the lane✓Dpull over to the right and stop✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which of the following is not a safe situation for passing?

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AWhen roadway markings are broken white lines✓BWhen you're moving through an intersection✓CWhen the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed✓DWhen roadway markings are broken yellow lines✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as

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Asidegating.✓Btailgating.✓Caggressive driving.✓Ddefensive driving.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

While crossing railroad tracks, AVOID

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Astopping or shifting gears.✓Busing your low-beam headlights.✓Cusing your brakes.✓Dusing your high-beam headlights.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you are signaled by a flagperson (flagger) at or near a railroad crossing or work zone, you must

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Afollow the flagger's signals if you are in the left lane.✓Bfollow the flagger's signals if you are in the right lane.✓Cfollow the flagger's signals no matter which lane you are in.✓Dstop and ask for help.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid

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Atraction with the surface.✓Bwear and tear.✓Ctailgating.✓Dhydroplaning.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Rhode Island?

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A0.08%✓B0.10%✓C0.05%✓D0.02%✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is implied consent in the context of DUI law?

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ABy driving on public roads, you have implicitly agreed to submit to chemical testing if suspected of DUI✓BYou must consent verbally before any traffic stop✓CConsent is only required for blood tests, not breath tests✓DImplied consent means the officer does not need a reason to test you✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers?

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A0.04%✓B0.08%✓C0.02%✓D0.10%✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What penalty can a driver face for refusing a chemical test when suspected of DUI?

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AAutomatic license suspension regardless of guilt✓BA verbal warning only✓CA small fine with no license consequences✓DRequired community service only✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What is the zero tolerance law for underage drivers in Rhode Island?

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ADrivers under 21 can be charged with DUI at a BAC of 0.02% or any detectable amount✓BUnderage drivers have the same 0.08% limit as adults✓CThere is no BAC limit for underage drivers✓DUnderage drivers are only penalized if visibly intoxicated✓