Printable RI Permit Practice Test

1. During the first twelve months of a Limited Provisional License, how many unrelated passengers under 21 may ride?

1. Any number during daylight
2. No more than two
3. Up to four if belted
4. No more than one

2. At a Rhode Island intersection, how should you treat a flashing yellow light?

1. Slow down, cover the brake, and proceed with caution
2. Stop fully and wait for a green signal
3. Accelerate because cross traffic must stop
4. Treat it exactly like a flashing red signal

3. A Rhode Island driver age 30 has a BAC of 0.06% and shows other signs of impairment. Can the driver be convicted?

1. No, because 0.08% is the only limit for adults
2. Yes, a driver 21 or older with a BAC over 0.05% but under 0.08% can be convicted if there is other evidence of influence
3. Only if the driver refuses a breath test
4. Only if a crash occurred

4. Before turning left at an intersection, which road user must the driver yield to?

1. Only pedestrians already standing in a marked crosswalk
2. Only vehicles larger than the turning vehicle
3. Oncoming traffic, including an oncoming bicyclist
4. No one, because a left turn has priority over straight traffic

5. Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching. What should you do?

1. Push the vehicle along the tracks toward the crossing
2. Remain inside while repeatedly trying the ignition
3. Get everyone out and move as far from the tracks as possible
4. Wait for the train to sound its horn before leaving

6. How much is the highway safety assessment that Rhode Island law charges a person found in violation of the chemical test refusal statute?

1. $500
2. $150
3. $300
4. $86

7. What condition does this pedestrian crossing sign tell a driver to anticipate?

1. People may cross ahead, so be prepared to yield
2. Pedestrians are prohibited from entering the roadway
3. Sidewalk repairs have closed the crossing permanently
4. Only bicycles may use the marked crossing

8. How does Rhode Island's three-second rule help a driver judge following distance?

1. It permits tailgating when the road is dry
2. It requires one car length for every ten miles per hour
3. It uses a fixed roadside point and a three-second count
4. It measures distance only by looking at the speedometer

9. Under Rhode Island's texting law, which use of a wireless handset is prohibited while operating a motor vehicle?

1. Calling emergency services during an actual emergency
2. Using a phone only after parking in a legal space
3. Composing, reading, or sending a text message
4. Listening to a passenger's spoken directions

10. What is the first level in Rhode Island's graduated licensing system?

1. Limited Provisional License
2. Limited Instructional Permit
3. Full Operator's License
4. Commercial Driver's License

11. What does a red arrow displayed at a traffic light require?

1. Stop and do not proceed in the direction of the arrow
2. Turn in the arrow's direction after yielding to pedestrians
3. Continue straight until the arrow becomes flashing yellow
4. Treat the arrow as permission to pass the intersection

12. When does a Rhode Island Limited Provisional License expire?

1. On the holder's 18th birthday
2. On the holder's 21st birthday
3. One year after it is issued
4. Five years after it is issued

13. A warning sign showing two opposing arrows indicates what roadway condition?

1. Two-way traffic
2. A one-way street ending at a freeway
3. A divided highway with a center median
4. A lane reserved for buses

14. At a Rhode Island four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Which driver yields?

1. The driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
2. The driver on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
3. The vehicle with the larger engine has priority
4. Both drivers proceed together

15. After an emergency vehicle passes, what should you do before re-entering the traffic flow?

1. Re-enter immediately without signaling because the lane is open
2. Signal, check over your shoulder, and confirm another emergency vehicle is not coming
3. Follow the emergency vehicle at a close distance
4. Remain stopped indefinitely at the roadside

16. When stopping at a Rhode Island intersection, how long should you completely stop before proceeding with caution?

1. At least one second
2. Until the vehicle behind you honks
3. A minimum of three seconds
4. Exactly ten seconds

17. What does the RAILROAD CROSSING sign identify at the tracks?

1. A pedestrian-only path that vehicles may not cross
2. A hospital entrance where horns are prohibited
3. A temporary construction detour around the tracks
4. The crossing itself, where a driver must yield to trains

18. What does a broken yellow line between opposing traffic generally permit?

1. Traveling only in the direction of an arrow
2. Parking in the center of the roadway
3. Passing another vehicle with care
4. Crossing without checking opposing traffic

19. At this STOP sign, where should the vehicle stop before yielding?

1. After entering the intersection, if cross traffic is present
2. Before the crosswalk or stop line, then yield before proceeding
3. Only beside the signpost when another car approaches
4. At the next driveway beyond the intersection

20. After holding a Rhode Island Limited Instructional Permit for the required period and passing the road test, what comes next?

1. A second classroom permit
2. A Full Operator's License immediately
3. A motorcycle-only permit
4. A Limited Provisional License

21. A Rhode Island driver under 21 has a BAC of .05%. What charge applies?

1. Nothing, .05% is under the legal limit
2. Only a parking-level infraction
3. Driving Under the Influence, the same as .08%
4. Driving While Impaired, because .02% to under .08% is impaired for drivers under 21

22. How close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked in Rhode Island?

1. No closer than 20 feet
2. No closer than 15 feet
3. No closer than 8 feet
4. No closer than 30 feet

23. A 17-year-old Rhode Island driver is found with a BAC of 0.03%. What license suspension does the table list for a first violation?

1. 1 to 3 months
2. 6 to 12 months
3. Suspension until age 21
4. No suspension, only a fine

24. Which condition requires Rhode Island drivers to turn on their vehicle headlights?

1. Driving at noon on a clear, dry day
2. Driving only on a divided highway
3. Carrying a passenger in daylight
4. Using windshield wipers

25. When must motorists stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. Only when following the bus on a two-lane road
2. When approaching from either direction, until the red lights stop flashing
3. Only if children are visible in the roadway
4. Never when the bus is stopped on a private road

26. How should a driver respond to a flashing red traffic signal in Rhode Island?

1. Slow down and continue without stopping
2. Make a full stop, yield to traffic on both sides, then proceed when safe
3. Treat it as a flashing yellow signal
4. Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting

27. A school bus displays flashing red lights. What must an approaching Rhode Island motorist do?

1. Continue unless the bus is in a marked school zone
2. Pass slowly if no children are visible
3. Stop only when approaching from behind the bus
4. Stop fully and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing

28. Before driving after snow or ice, what must a Rhode Island driver do with the vehicle?

1. Remove snow and ice that limit vision and clear roof snow that could blow onto other vehicles
2. Clear only the windshield while leaving the roof covered
3. Wait for the vehicle to warm up without clearing it
4. Brush snow onto the shoulder after entering traffic

29. Your Rhode Island license is suspended. When does the suspension period begin to run?

1. Only after your license has been surrendered or forwarded to the DMV
2. On the date the court mails the notice
3. On the date of the violation
4. After you complete a driver course

30. A Rhode Island driver under 18 is convicted of a first DUI with a BAC of 0.08% or above. What suspension does the table list?

1. 6 to 18 months
2. 2 to 5 years
3. 3 to 12 months
4. 1 to 3 months

31. How far from a stop sign, traffic light, or flashing signal must a Rhode Island driver park?

1. At least 8 feet
2. At least 20 feet
3. At least 30 feet
4. At least 50 feet

32. What does the yellow diamond sign with arrows around a circle warn a driver about?

1. A one-way street ending ahead
2. A railroad crossing with a stopped train
3. A roundabout ahead
4. A school bus loading zone only

33. What roadway pattern is shown by a winding-road warning sign?

1. The road surface is newly paved
2. A series of curves lies ahead
3. Strong crosswinds are guaranteed
4. A four-way stop is immediately ahead

34. What is the minimum license suspension in Rhode Island for refusing a chemical test?

1. 30 days
2. One year
3. Two years
4. Six months

35. What does Rhode Island law prohibit a driver from wearing while operating a motor vehicle on a public highway?

1. Earphones or headsets
2. Prescription eyeglasses
3. A winter hat with ear flaps
4. A hands-free microphone attached to clothing

36. What area does this five-sided school symbol warn drivers about?

1. A school crossing or school zone where extra caution is needed
2. A public park where pedestrians never cross
3. An adult-only crosswalk near a hospital
4. A railroad platform with no roadway crossing

37. Besides suspension, fines, and assessments, what other consequence can follow a Rhode Island chemical test refusal?

1. Public community service and drunk driving school or alcohol treatment referral
2. A vehicle repainting inspection and motorcycle test
3. A permanent ban on public transportation
4. Only a written warning with no program requirement

38. May a Rhode Island driver wear earphones or a headset while driving on a public highway?

1. No, operating a vehicle on a public highway while wearing earphones or headsets is prohibited
2. Yes, if the volume is low
3. Yes, for navigation directions only
4. Yes, in one ear only

39. A Rhode Island limited provisional license holder is driving without supervision. During which period is that unsupervised driving permitted?

1. Only from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
2. From 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM
3. Only from sunrise to sunset
4. At any hour if the vehicle has a safety belt

40. According to Rhode Island's alcohol laws, what birthday marks the legal drinking age?

1. The 18th birthday
2. The 19th birthday
3. The 21st birthday
4. The 25th birthday