Rhode Island DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is a gas station.

This is a service sign that shows the location of a gas station.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles on the left must turn left and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.

These are lane direction signs. Vehicles on the left must turn left, and vehicles on the right may go straight or turn right.

Not quite. The answer is a multi-use path crossing is ahead.

This is a warning sign. Bicyclists and pedestrians regularly cross the road in the area where the sign is posted. You must drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Not quite. The answer is Left turns are not allowed.

On prohibitory signs, a red circle and slash mean "no." This sign means that left turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is traffic merging ahead.

If you are on the main road and see this sign, be prepared for other cars and trucks entering your lane.

Not quite. The answer is A safe speed indication for a curve ahead to the right

This warning sign means that there is a curve ahead to the right. A recommended safe speed for the curve may be shown just below the sign.

Not quite. The answer is the three-second rule.

So that you'll be able to safely avoid hazards ahead of you, the Rhode Island Driver's Manual recommends the "three-second rule": Maintain a following distance of three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. You can measure your following distance by noting when the vehicle in front of you passes some stationary object and then counting the seconds that elapse before you reach the same object. If driving conditions are poor or hazardous, you should increase your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is work zones.

Work zone signs warn drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. These signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. When you see these signs, slow down and pay close attention.

Not quite. The answer is to prohibit vehicles from entering a roadway.

This is a Do Not Enter sign. It indicates that you are not allowed to enter the roadway at which the sign is posted. You will see such signs at roadway openings that you are not to enter or where you would be driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway. You will see these signs at exit ramps, in crossovers on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way roads.

Not quite. The answer is A four-way intersection ahead

This sign indicates that a four-way intersection is ahead. Drivers should be alert for cross traffic entering the roadway.

Not quite. The answer is 1

While a driver holds a Limited Provisional License, he or she may carry only one passenger under 21 for the first twelve months. However, this restriction does not apply to immediate family members or members of the driver's household.

Source: C. Level Two: Limited Provisional License; Chapter I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver's License; Rhode Island Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended outward.

When you want to make a turn, be sure your intentions are known to other drivers. Keep signaling until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is hand and arm extended outward.

Not quite. The answer is When you have a green light or green arrow

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to turn on a red light. If you want to turn right, you must wait for a green arrow or green light.

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles must not make U-turns at the sign.

This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is dynamic message signs.

Dynamic message signs provide important information to travelers. Messages can be changed to reflect current conditions, route traffic, construction schedules, incidents, etc.

Not quite. The answer is Do not walk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is they keep rain and snow off the windshield.

Windshield wipers keep rain and snow off the windshield. They should be kept in good operating condition.

Not quite. The answer is stop by colliding head-on with a solid object.

If your brakes fail, pump the brake pedal unless your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS). Pumping might temporarily restore enough brake fluid pressure to slow or stop your vehicle. If your vehicle has ABS, just depress the brake pedal firmly and see if you start to slow down. Downshift into a lower gear. This will use the braking power of the engine to slow your vehicle. Apply the parking or emergency brake gradually, but be ready to release it if you start to skid. As a last resort, rub against something to slow you down. Try to sideswipe the guard rail, rub your wheels against a curb, or drive onto a grassy area. Never allow a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line.

To avoid a head-on collision, steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line. Do not steer left; the other driver may try to steer back into the proper lane. Prepare to drive entirely off the roadway to the right if necessary to avoid a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is Intersections

Intersections are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. Typically, the car driver fails to notice the motorcycle and turns across the motorcycle's path.