Rhode Island permit test practice

What do white lines painted on a highway typically separate?

1. ATraffic moving in opposite directions
2. BTraffic moving in the same directionCorrect
3. CBicycle lanes from parking lanes only
4. DToll lanes from general lanes

Why: White lines are painted on highways to separate traffic moving in the same direction.

Where are solid white lines usually found on a roadway?

1. AOnly in the exact center of a two-lane road
2. BOnly at the entrance to a parking lot
3. CTo the far right or left, such as near a carpool or restricted laneCorrect
4. DOnly near a school zone crosswalk

Why: Solid white lines are usually found to the far right or left of roadways, such as near a carpool or restricted lane.

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren active, what must a driver do?

1. AContinue at normal speed unless directly blocking the vehicle
2. BGive the emergency vehicle the right-of-way at all times, pulling right and stoppingCorrect
3. CSpeed up briefly to clear the intersection first
4. DOnly yield if the vehicle is a police car, not an ambulance

Why: Drivers must give emergency vehicles the right-of-way at all times, pulling over to the right and stopping until it passes.

About how far behind an emergency vehicle should a driver stay, according to the manual?

1. A50 feet
2. B300 feet
3. C500 feetCorrect
4. D100 feet

Why: The manual instructs drivers to always drive 500 feet behind emergency vehicles.

If your vehicle reaches your chosen fixed object before finishing the four-second stopping-rule count, what should you do?

1. AAccelerate to reach it before the hazard
2. BSlow down and pick another fixed object to test againCorrect
3. CIgnore it, since four seconds is only a rough guideline
4. DSwitch to counting in two-second intervals instead

Why: If you reach the fixed object before finishing the count, you must slow down and try another fixed object.

Which of these locations is listed as a dangerous place to attempt passing?

1. AOn a straight, level highway
2. BOn a hill or curveCorrect
3. CIn a marked passing zone
4. DOn a road with a broken white line

Why: Passing on a hill, curve, railroad crossing, or intersection is dangerous and may be the last mistake you make.

What is one way to guard against hydroplaning?

1. ADrive with the cruise control engaged
2. BKeep tire pressure inflated to the recommended standardCorrect
3. CFollow closely behind a larger vehicle
4. DSteer sharply if the tires begin to slip

Why: Guarding against hydroplaning includes keeping tire pressure inflated to the manufacturer's recommended standard.

Before turning right at an intersection or driveway, what should a driver check for regarding cyclists?

1. AOnly bicyclists coming from the opposite direction
2. BBicyclists on the right or behind continuing straight aheadCorrect
3. COnly bicyclists already in the intersection
4. DThere is no special check needed for cyclists

Why: Before turning right, check for bicyclists on your right or behind you who are continuing straight ahead.

Between what ages does Rhode Island's graduated licensing system apply to new drivers?

1. AFourteen to sixteen
2. BSixteen to eighteenCorrect
3. CEighteen to twenty-one
4. DFifteen to seventeen

Why: Rhode Island has a graduated licensing system for persons under age eighteen, and applicants may begin at age sixteen.

After failing the driving test, how long must an applicant wait before their next appointment?

1. AAt least 7 days
2. BAt least 30 daysCorrect
3. CAt least 90 days
4. DThere is no minimum wait

Why: You must wait at least 30 days before your next road test appointment after a failure.