Practice test 2 of 10 — Rhode Island permit test

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1. Question 1: C. Traffic already in the roundabout

   Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and enter when there is a safe gap.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Roundabouts

2. Question 2: B. 33 hours

   You must pass "an accredited thirty-three (33) hour classroom driver education class."

   Handbook: I. Applying For a Rhode Island Driver’s License — Before Getting a Limited Learner Permit

3. Question 3: B. Turn it off

   If your signal does not turn off by itself after a turn, turn it off so you do not confuse others.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

4. Question 4: A. Get out and move onto the roof

   Exit "and move to the roof"; avoid opening the door, since water could flip the vehicle onto its roof.

   Handbook: V. Driving Emergencies — Vehicle in Water

5. Question 5: B. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it

   Turn off the engine, take the keys and lock the car so no one can drive it away and it cannot roll.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Leaving a parked car

6. Question 6: B. Get ready to slow down to a lower limit

   This sign means a lower speed limit is coming up. Get ready to slow down to the new limit.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

7. Question 7: A. The back wheels take a tighter path

   The back wheels of a long vehicle follow a tighter path than the front, so it needs extra room to turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses

8. Question 8: A. When it is at least 500 feet away

   "Dim your high beam headlights promptly at a distance of at least 500 feet ahead when approaching another vehicle."

   Handbook: VIII. Sharing the Road Safely — Night Driving

9. Question 9: A. Much longer

   Ice gives your tires very little grip, so stopping takes much longer than on dry pavement.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

10. Question 10: A. Saves very little time and adds a lot of risk

    Speeding on most trips saves only a few minutes but raises the chance and harm of a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

11. Question 11: A. Signal and check for traffic

    Signal and check mirrors and your blind spot before pulling away from the curb.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

12. Question 12: C. 500 feet

    Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and "any time you cannot see 500 feet ahead of you."

    Handbook: IX. Laws You Must Know — Laws You Must Know

13. Question 13: A. No, it is allowed but not required

    Drivers "are permitted, but not required, to turn right at a red light after a full stop."

    Handbook: IX. Laws You Must Know — Laws You Must Know

14. Question 14: C. Oncoming traffic and people on the sidewalk

    When you turn left across traffic into a driveway, yield to oncoming traffic and to people on the sidewalk you will cross.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

15. Question 15: A. Pull over to a safe place first

    Pull over to a safe place before using your phone, since calls take your mind off driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

16. Question 16: B. You are slowing or stopping

    A left arm bent downward is the hand signal for slowing or stopping.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

17. Question 17: D. All other traffic and pedestrians

    A driver making a U-turn must yield to all other traffic and to pedestrians.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

18. Question 18: B. It is a slow-moving vehicle

    An orange triangle with a red border marks a slow-moving vehicle, such as a tractor.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

19. Question 19: C. Stop fully, then go when it is safe

    Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign. Stop fully, then go when it is safe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

20. Question 20: D. To avoid hazards like potholes or gravel

    Potholes, gravel and wet patches are more dangerous on a motorcycle, so riders may move to avoid them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles

21. Question 21: C. They can make driving unsafe

    Medicines that cause drowsiness can slow your reactions and make driving unsafe.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

22. Question 22: B. Slow down and leave more space

    Wet roads give your tires less grip, so slow down and leave more space ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

23. Question 23: D. Let it go through first

    Yield to vehicles already in the intersection. Wait for them to clear it before you go.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

24. Question 24: A. Fuel is available at or near the next exit

    Blue signs show services for drivers. A gas pump symbol means fuel is available near the next exit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

25. Question 25: B. People working on or near the road

    This sign warns of workers on or near the road. Slow down and give them space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

26. Question 26: A. At dusk, at night, and in bad weather

    Cyclists are small and easy to miss at dusk, at night and in bad weather, so look harder for them then.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

27. Question 27: B. On the left side, facing traffic

    With no sidewalk, people should walk on the left, facing traffic, so they can see cars coming.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Pedestrians

28. Question 28: D. Foot off the gas, held over the brake

    Covering the brake means "taking your foot off the accelerator pedal and hovering it over the brake pedal without touching it."

    Handbook: IV. Signals and Roadway Markings — Traffic Lights/Signals

29. Question 29: C. Left turns by traffic from both directions

    This is a two-way left-turn lane. Drivers from both directions use it only to make left turns.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

30. Question 30: D. The car on the through road

    At a T-intersection with no signs, traffic on the ending road yields to traffic on the through road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Uncontrolled intersections

31. Question 31: C. The person crossing

    A green light does not let you turn through a crosswalk in use. The person crossing has the right-of-way, so wait for them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

32. Question 32: A. Stop, and do not pass the bus

    When a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk for people crossing, stop too and do not pass it; it can hide people in front of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

33. Question 33: A. You can see the truck’s side-view mirrors

    You have enough distance "when you can see the side-view mirrors of the truck you are following."

    Handbook: VIII. Sharing the Road Safely — Sharing The Road With Large Trucks

34. Question 34: D. 12-15 seconds

    Evaluate your front zones "in the 12-15 second target area" and your 4-6 second range.

    Handbook: VII. Systems for Safe, Courteous, and Defensive Driving — Systems for Safe, Courteous, and Defensive Driving

35. Question 35: C. Cyclists and people walking

    Cyclists and people walking may be on your right as you turn, so check for them before turning right.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

36. Question 36: D. It loops around a city or links two Interstates

    A three-digit Interstate with an even first digit usually loops around a city or links two Interstates; an odd one is usually a spur.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

37. Question 37: B. When it is making a left turn

    You may pass on the right "When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn," or on wide multi-lane roads.

    Handbook: III. Basic Driving Skills and Safety Rules — Passing Another Vehicle

38. Question 38: D. Turning left

    This sign bans left turns. You may go straight or turn right if those moves are allowed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

39. Question 39: A. Oncoming traffic with no median between you

    This sign warns that the divided highway ends. Oncoming traffic will share the road with no median between you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

40. Question 40: C. Do not change lanes except in special cases

    At solid lines "Motorists are not permitted to pass other vehicles nor change lanes," except in emergencies such as a breakdown.

    Handbook: IV. Signals and Roadway Markings — Roadway Markings