Take RI DMV Permit Test Practice Questions - Rhode Island Driver License Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

What shape is a stop sign?

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ATriangle✓BOctagon✓CDiamond✓DRectangle✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What does a downward-pointing triangular sign mean?

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AStop completely✓BYield the right-of-way✓CNo passing✓DConstruction ahead✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What color and shape are most warning signs that alert drivers to hazards ahead?

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ARed octagon✓BYellow diamond✓CGreen rectangle✓DBlue square✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A red and white triangular 'Wrong Way' or 'Do Not Enter' sign means:

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AYou may proceed slowly with caution✓BYou are traveling against legal traffic and must not enter or must turn around✓CThe road is closed for construction✓DA detour begins ahead✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

On a Rhode Island highway you see a green rectangular sign reading 'WARWICK 3, PROVIDENCE 10.' This is an example of a:

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AWarning sign✓BGuide sign✓CRegulatory sign✓DService sign✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A 'No Turn On Red' sign at an intersection means:

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AYou may never turn at that intersection✓BYou must not make the indicated turn while the light is red, even after stopping✓CYou may turn on red only after honking✓DTurns are allowed on red but not on green✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign generally indicates:

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AA school zone or school crossing✓BA railroad crossing ahead✓CA no-passing zone✓DA divided highway begins✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A round yellow sign with a large black 'X' and the letters 'RR' tells you that:

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AA railroad crossing is ahead✓BA road crew is working ahead✓CYou are entering a no-parking zone✓DA rest area is ahead✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

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ASpeed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red✓BThe light is about to turn red; slow down and stop if you can do so safely✓CStop and remain stopped until the light turns green✓DProceed only if the intersection is clear✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When you approach a flashing red traffic light, you must:

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ASlow down and proceed with caution✓BCome to a complete stop and yield, then proceed when safe, treating it like a stop sign✓CContinue through without slowing if no traffic is present✓DStop and wait for the light to turn green✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

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AStop completely before entering✓BSlow down and proceed with caution✓CThe signal is broken and should be ignored✓DYield only to pedestrians✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A green arrow displayed along with a red light at an intersection means:

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AYou may turn in the direction of the arrow in a protected turn lane✓BYou must stop and wait for a full green light✓CPedestrians have the right-of-way over the arrow✓DOncoming traffic also has a green light✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A flashing yellow arrow signal means you may turn in the direction of the arrow:

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AWithout yielding because the turn is fully protected✓BOnly after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians✓COnly when the arrow turns solid red✓DAt any time if you sound your horn first✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

An intersection that has no traffic signals or signs should be treated as if:

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AYou have the right-of-way over all other traffic✓BThere were a yield sign present✓CThere were a stop sign in every direction✓DIt does not exist and may be crossed at full speed✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

In Rhode Island, when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at about the same time, who must yield?

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AThe driver on the right yields to the driver on the left✓BThe driver on the left yields to the driver on the right✓CThe faster vehicle yields✓DNeither driver has to yield✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When you want to turn or change lanes in Rhode Island, you must begin signaling at least:

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A25 feet before✓B50 feet before✓C100 feet before✓D200 feet before✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Solid yellow lines down the center of a two-way road indicate that:

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ATraffic moves in the same direction on both sides✓BTraffic moves in opposite directions and passing across the line is prohibited✓CYou may pass freely whenever it is clear✓DThe road is a one-way street✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A broken (dashed) yellow line on your side of the center of the road means:

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AYou may never cross the line✓BYou may pass another vehicle when it is safe to do so✓CThe lane is reserved for buses✓DYou must stop before crossing it✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

White lines painted on the roadway are used to:

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ASeparate traffic moving in opposite directions✓BSeparate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction✓CMark the edge of a no-passing zone for oncoming traffic✓DShow where school buses must stop✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

A center lane marked with a solid yellow line on the outside and a broken yellow line on the inside, with left-turn arrows, is a:

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APassing lane✓BShared (two-way) left-turn lane✓CReversible express lane✓DHigh-occupancy vehicle lane✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

What is a 'sharrow' marking painted in the center of a travel lane?

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AA marking telling drivers a bicyclist may use the full lane✓BA marking showing where to make a U-turn✓CA marking reserved for emergency vehicles only✓DA marking indicating a pedestrian crosswalk✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What do the hand signals out of the driver's window mean if the left arm and hand point straight out?

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AA left turn✓BA right turn✓CSlowing or stopping✓DAn emergency✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

To signal a stop or that you are slowing down using hand signals, you should:

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APoint your left arm and hand straight out✓BPoint your left arm and hand upward✓CPoint your left arm and hand downward✓DWave your left arm in a circle✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When approaching a roundabout or traffic rotary, you must:

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AYield to vehicles already in the rotary and enter when there is a safe gap✓BStop completely at the entrance and wait for a green signal✓CEnter quickly to claim the right-of-way✓DDrive clockwise around the center island✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When you intend to exit a single-lane roundabout, you should:

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AStop in the roundabout and wave traffic through✓BSignal and exit to the right, yielding to pedestrians✓CCut across the center island✓DSpeed up to merge ahead of circulating traffic✓