Rhode Island Car Driving Permit Test-20 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:

Reduce your speed.
Drive at the posted speed.
Speed up.

Q.2

What does this road sign mean?

Winding road
Loose gravel
Slippery when wet

Q.3

To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

Q.4

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.
Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
Park five feet from the curb.

Q.5

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Maintain your normal driving speed.
Stop and look for nearby police cars.
Yield to pedestrians.
Increase your normal driving speed.

Q.6

This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left then right.
The road ahead curves right then left.

Q.7

This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.
No trucks allowed.

Q.8

Driving is a privilege, not a right.

True
False

Q.9

When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.
You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.

Q.10

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.
Turn right.
Stop.
Start up.

Q.11

Defensive driving is:

Driving aggressively.
Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.
More dangerous than not driving defensively.

Q.12

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
Merge carefully into the gap.
Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

Q.13

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
Presence of a stop sign.
Use of your turn signals.
Cars behind you.

Q.14

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
You signal your intention for three seconds.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.15

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
All of the above.

Q.16

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.
Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.
Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

Q.17

In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children ageand under to ride is in:

The front seat.
The back seat.
The bed of a pick-up truck.

Q.18

This sign means:

No U-turn.
No left turn.
No right turn.

Q.19

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers
Human error
Bad weather
Bad roads

Q.20

At a railroad crossing, you must:

Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.).
Watch for multiple trains.
Both of the above.

Q.21

To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.

Q.22

If High Intensity Activated Crosswalk lights are black, it means:

Drivers may proceed with caution.
Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.
Drivers should come to a complete stop.
There are no pedestrians nearby.

Q.23

Which statement is true?

You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

Q.24

Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Your own reaction time.
The time of day.
The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.

Q.25

This sign means:

Stop.
Side road.
Two-way left turn.
Farm machinery.

Q.26

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Q.27

This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

Q.28

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

True
False

Q.29

What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.
Nothing will happen.
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.
The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

Q.30

Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

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