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RI Driving Instructor Practice Questions - Rhode Island Driver Training Instructor License Exam Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which state agency licenses driving instructors in Rhode Island?
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A
Department of Education
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B
Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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C
Department of Transportation
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D
State Police
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What training course is required for all new Rhode Island driving instructor applicants?
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A 4-year college degree
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B
HMNS 2290: Driver and Traffic Safety Education at CCRI
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C
An online certification course
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D
No training is required
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QUESTION 3 / 25
At which institution is the required RI driving instructor training course offered?
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A
University of Rhode Island
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B
Brown University
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C
Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)
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D
Rhode Island College
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the fee for a Rhode Island driver training instructor license?
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$$10.00
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B
$$17.50
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C
$$18.50
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D
$$25.00
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What background check is required for Rhode Island driving instructor applicants?
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A
No background check required
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B
BCI (criminal background) check completed within 30 days before application
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C
FBI background check
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D
State police clearance only
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What must a Rhode Island driving instructor carry while teaching?
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A
School business card
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B
Their instructor's license
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C
A copy of the school's insurance policy
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D
Their college transcript
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Who is exempt from the Rhode Island driving instructor license requirement?
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A
Anyone over 25 years old
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B
Persons teaching in regularly recognized secondary school or college programs approved by DMV
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C
Former driving school owners
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D
Retired police officers
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What type of brake equipment is required in Rhode Island driving school vehicles?
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A
Standard brakes only
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B
Passenger-side auxiliary brake equipment
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C
Dual-control brakes and steering
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D
Emergency brakes only
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Under what name must driving school vehicles be registered in Rhode Island?
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A
The instructor's personal name
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B
The driving school's business name
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C
The DMV's name
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D
Any name the owner prefers
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What type of insurance is required for Rhode Island driving school vehicles?
Choose one answer below.
A
Standard personal auto insurance
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B
Commercial insurance policy (GU1338) specifically designating driving school coverage
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C
Liability insurance only
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D
No specific insurance required
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When should prospective RI instructor applicants contact CCRI to enroll in the required course?
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A
Any time during the year
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B
In December of each year
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C
In September only
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D
No enrollment is needed
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How must a Rhode Island driving school business be structured?
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A
Sole proprietorship only
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B
Registered as an LLC through the Secretary of State's business database
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C
Corporation only
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D
No specific business structure required
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the CCRI course enrollment phone number for the driving instructor course?
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A
401-825-1000
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B
401-825-1214
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C
401-825-2000
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D
401-825-1500
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the speed limit in a Rhode Island school zone unless otherwise posted?
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A
10 mph
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B
15 mph
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C
20 mph
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D
25 mph
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and over in Rhode Island?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.06%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Rhode Island?
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0.00%
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B
0.02%
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C
0.04%
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D
0.08%
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does Rhode Island's seat belt law require?
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A
Only drivers must wear seat belts
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B
All front-seat occupants must wear seat belts; it is a primary enforcement law
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C
No seat belt law exists
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D
Only passengers under 18
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What are the passenger restrictions for Rhode Island's graduated licensing system?
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A
No restrictions
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B
No passengers under 21 who are not immediate family during the first 12 months unless supervised
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C
Maximum 2 passengers at all times
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D
No passenger restrictions
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What nighttime driving restrictions apply to Rhode Island junior operators?
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A
No restrictions
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B
No driving between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM for the first 12 months
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C
No driving after sunset
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D
No driving between midnight and 6 AM
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does Rhode Island law require when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
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A
Slow to 20 mph
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B
Stop in both directions until the red lights stop flashing
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C
Stop only if in the same direction
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D
Proceed if no children are visible
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does Rhode Island's Move Over law require?
Choose one answer below.
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Move right for all vehicles
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B
Slow down and move over for emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and highway maintenance vehicles with flashing lights
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C
Move to the fast lane
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D
Yield to motorcycles
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Is handheld cell phone use while driving prohibited in Rhode Island?
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No restrictions exist
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B
Yes, all handheld cell phone use is prohibited while driving
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C
Only texting is prohibited
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D
Only for drivers under 18
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the minimum following distance instructors should teach for normal conditions?
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A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
3 seconds
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D
5 seconds
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does the SIPDE method stand for?
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Speed, Identify, Pass, Decide, Engage
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B
Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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C
Signal, Inspect, Prepare, Drive, Evaluate
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D
Stop, Inspect, Pass, Drive, Exit
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What are the five Smith System principles of defensive driving?
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A
Stop, Signal, Steer, Speed, Scan
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B
Aim high in steering, Get the big picture, Keep your eyes moving, Leave yourself an out, Make sure they see you
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C
Go, Stop, Turn, Park, Pass
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D
Accelerate, Brake, Steer, Signal, Park
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