Printable RI Permit Practice Test

1. 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

2. 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

3. Which document must be shown for a Rhode Island road test vehicle's insurance requirement?

1. A current Rhode Island insurance identification card
2. A utility bill in the vehicle owner's name
3. A school transcript for the permit holder
4. A vehicle sales advertisement

4. How are speeding fines treated in Rhode Island designated construction areas?

1. They are doubled twenty-four hours a day
2. They are waived when workers are not visible
3. They are cut in half during daylight
4. They apply only to commercial vehicles

5. On a two-lane Rhode Island road, how close must a parked vehicle's right wheels be to the right side or curb?

1. A maximum of twelve inches
2. A maximum of three feet
3. At least six feet
4. Any distance if hazard lights are on

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

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

7. When must a Rhode Island driver turn on headlights during the day?

1. Whenever visibility is reduced or the windshield wipers are in use
2. Only when driving on an interstate highway
3. Only after another driver flashes headlights
4. Whenever the temperature falls below freezing

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

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

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

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

10. Under Rhode Island's Basic Speed Law, what does the speed-limit sign represent?

1. The maximum speed for ideal conditions
2. A speed that is always safe in rain or ice
3. A minimum speed required on every road
4. A suggestion that may be ignored when traffic is light

11. Before receiving a Rhode Island Level 2 limited provisional license, how much supervised driving must a permit holder complete, and how much must be at night?

1. 50 hours, including 10 hours at night
2. 40 hours, including 5 hours after sunset
3. 60 hours, including 20 hours at night
4. 25 hours, including 10 hours at night

12. What minimum suspension does the Rhode Island manual state for refusing to take a chemical test?

1. Six months
2. Thirty days
3. One year
4. Until the driver turns 21

13. Besides suspension and fines, which treatment-related consequence can appear after a Rhode Island chemical test refusal?

1. Alcohol or drug treatment
2. A mandatory vehicle repainting inspection
3. A permanent ban on public transportation
4. A required motorcycle skills examination

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

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

15. What travel pattern does the arrow on this ONE WAY sign identify?

1. Traffic on the street travels only in the arrow's direction
2. The next turn must be made only on red
3. The right lane is reserved for passing vehicles
4. Traffic may travel either way until the next block

16. How should a driver treat a posted SPEED LIMIT sign?

1. As a regulatory maximum that still requires adjustment for conditions
2. As an optional suggestion that may be exceeded in daylight
3. As a minimum speed required on every roadway
4. As a truck-only restriction that does not apply to cars

17. 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

18. What roadway change does this warning sign identify?

1. An added lane from the left
2. A railroad crossing directly ahead
3. A one-way street beginning immediately
4. A required stop at the next intersection

19. What condition is identified by the skidding-car warning sign?

1. The pavement may be slippery when wet
2. A vehicle inspection station is ahead
3. A road is reserved for racing
4. The lane is ending at a bridge

20. What does a crossroad warning sign tell a driver to anticipate?

1. An intersection where traffic may cross from both sides
2. A hospital entrance with emergency vehicles
3. A road closed to all turning movements
4. A one-way lane that must be used for passing

21. At an uncontrolled intersection, how should a driver approach?

1. Treat the intersection as if a yield sign were present
2. Assume the vehicle on the wider road always goes first
3. Accelerate through before another vehicle arrives
4. Stop only if a pedestrian is visible

22. When must Rhode Island drivers turn on their headlights?

1. From sunset to sunrise, when visibility is under 500 feet, and when wipers are in use
2. Only between midnight and dawn on roads without streetlights
3. Only when another driver flashes headlights first
4. Whenever the vehicle is stopped at a traffic signal

23. What do solid yellow lines separating opposing traffic generally prohibit?

1. Passing other vehicles across the solid lines
2. Changing lanes in the same direction whenever safe
3. Driving below the posted speed limit
4. Turning into a legal driveway

24. What should a driver do when facing a steady yellow traffic light?

1. Slow down and proceed cautiously if stopping cannot be done safely, then clear the intersection
2. Accelerate so the vehicle enters before the light turns red
3. Stop in the middle of the intersection until green returns
4. Treat it exactly like a flashing red signal

25. Why should a driver avoid taking the right-of-way for granted?

1. Another driver may fail to yield, and giving way can prevent a collision
2. The law never assigns right-of-way at intersections
3. Yielding automatically causes a traffic violation
4. The driver with priority must always stop first

26. What speed principle applies when snow, rain, sleet, ice, or construction changes road conditions?

1. Adjust speed to conditions because the posted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions
2. Drive at the posted limit regardless of surface or visibility
3. Use the posted limit only when the road is icy
4. Increase speed to spend less time in a work zone

27. When must Rhode Island motorists use headlights during the day because of weather or visibility?

1. When weather reduces visibility or windshield wipers are in use
2. Only when the temperature is below freezing
3. Only after sunset, regardless of weather
4. Whenever another vehicle is within 200 feet

28. When entering a Rhode Island roundabout, to whom must a driver yield?

1. Vehicles already traveling in the roundabout
2. Vehicles waiting behind the driver at the entrance
3. Only vehicles approaching from the left
4. No vehicles when the entry lane is single lane

29. Before entering a roundabout, what should a motorist do after approaching the entrance?

1. Slow to the posted speed, yield to traffic already inside, and wait for a safe gap
2. Enter immediately because entering traffic has priority
3. Stop inside the circle until every exit is empty
4. Pass circulating vehicles on the left before merging

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

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

31. When must a driver dim high beams while following another vehicle?

1. When following at 200 feet or less
2. Only after the other driver signals a complaint
3. At 50 feet or less
4. Only when the vehicle ahead is stopped

32. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal tell motorists to do?

1. Proceed with caution
2. Stop until the signal becomes solid green
3. Accelerate before cross traffic arrives
4. Ignore the signal as a malfunction

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

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

34. What does Level 3 status change for a Rhode Island driver?

1. It removes Level 1 and 2 restrictions on driving time and supervision
2. It permits driving only with a parent
3. It adds a permanent midnight curfew
4. It removes the duty to use seat belts

35. How does the Rhode Island three second rule measure following distance?

1. Count until your vehicle reaches a fixed point passed by the vehicle ahead
2. Measure three car lengths with a tape measure
3. Wait until the vehicle ahead changes lanes
4. Use the speedometer to hold a fixed number of feet

36. When may a Rhode Island driver stop within 50 feet of a railroad crossing?

1. Never
2. Any time the gates are up
3. Only for a short time to load or unload passengers or packages
4. Only at night

37. Before changing lanes, which sequence best follows the manual’s guidance?

1. Give a signal, check mirrors and over the shoulder, then move when clear
2. Signal only after crossing the lane line
3. Rely on the rearview mirror without checking beside the vehicle
4. Turn on hazard lights and move immediately

38. What speed limits does the manual list for residential areas and most highways?

1. 25 mph in residential areas and 50 to 65 mph on most highways
2. 15 mph in residential areas and 35 to 45 mph on most highways
3. 35 mph in residential areas and 70 to 80 mph on most highways
4. 45 mph in residential areas and 55 mph on every highway

39. What pedestrian-signal rule does the manual state for Walk and Don’t Walk indications?

1. Always obey both Walk and Don’t Walk signals
2. Cross whenever a vehicle is stopped nearby
3. Ignore Don’t Walk if the crosswalk is marked
4. Use the signal only at night

40. If an aggressive driver continues to hassle or follow you, where should you drive for help?

1. The nearest police station or a busy place
2. A deserted shoulder where the driver cannot see you
3. Home, so the driver learns your address
4. A faster lane where you can race away