Rhode Island DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is should not leave the pavement.

This sign represents a soft shoulder. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. Don't leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and proceed with caution.

Flashing yellow signals are used to alert drivers to potential hazards. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is You may not park on the left of the sign.

This sign means that you may not park on the left of the sign at any time.

Not quite. The answer is Keep left of the divider.

This sign indicates a traffic island or divider ahead. Keep left of this obstacle.

Not quite. The answer is The indicated lane is for high-occupancy vehicles during specified times.

This white diamond sign indicates that the way is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) during the specified times from Monday through Friday.

Not quite. The answer is There is a narrow bridge ahead.

This sign warns that a narrow bridge is ahead. Slow down, stay in your lane, and proceed with caution.

Source: Warning Signs, Signs, Rhode Island Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is When you're moving through an intersection

Don't try to pass another vehicle when you're approaching or moving through an intersection or crosswalk.

Not quite. The answer is exit number 117 is ahead.

This sign represents an exit number. This is a number assigned to a highway exit at an interchange. If an interchange has more than one exit, a letter may be added to indicate the particular exit: 117A, 117B, etc.

Not quite. The answer is follow the flagger's signals no matter which lane you are in.

If you are signaled by a flagperson (flagger) at or near a railroad crossing or work zone, you must obey the flagger's signals no matter which lane you are in.

Not quite. The answer is An alternate route is 1,000 feet ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a road closure ahead but there is an alternate route in 1,000 feet.

Not quite. The answer is making left turns.

This is a shared turn lane (called a two-way left-turn lane in Rhode Island law). Vehicles traveling in either direction may use this lane to make left turns (and U-turns where permitted). In Rhode Island, unlike some other states, vehicles are also allowed to turn left onto the roadway in this lane and then merge into another lane. You may not drive, park, or pass another vehicle in this lane. You must make your left turn within 200 feet of entering the shared turn lane. Use this lane with caution because vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may also be using it. If a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction has already entered the lane to make a left turn, you may not enter the lane if doing so would prevent the other vehicle from turning left. [Other Roadway Markings Consist of, B. Roadway Markings, IV. Signals and Roadway Markings, Rhode Island Driver's Manual],

Source: R. I. G. L. 31-15-19

Not quite. The answer is A playground is ahead.

This is a warning sign indicating a playground ahead.

Not quite. The answer is Cattle crossing ahead

This sign indicates that drivers need to watch for cattle crossing the road.

Not quite. The answer is a service sign.

This sign is a service sign. It indicates a rest area one mile ahead.

Not quite. The answer is shift into a lower gear.

If you keep applying the brakes to control your speed on a steep descent, the brakes will fade (lose their effectiveness). Instead, release the gas pedal and shift into a lower gear (even with an automatic transmission). This will generate a braking effect to slow the vehicle, known as engine braking. The lower the gear, the greater the engine braking effect. Apply the brakes only when engine braking is insufficient or you want to stop.

Not quite. The answer is a stop sign.

A stop sign is an eight-sided white-on-red sign, indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and proceed with caution.

Flashing yellow signals are used to alert drivers to potential hazards. When you encounter a flashing yellow signal, slow down and proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is a low ground clearance railroad crossing.

This sign indicates a low ground clearance railroad crossing. The railroad crossing is raised so high that a vehicle with a long wheelbase or low ground clearance can get stuck on the tracks. This type of railroad crossing should not normally present a problem for a car driver unless he or she is pulling a trailer or driving a motor home with a low ground clearance.