Rhode Island Car Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.
Limit your driving to weekdays.
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Q.2

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

Q.3

Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

Your body weight.
How much you drink.
How much time passes between drinks.
How physically fit you are.

Q.4

When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Come to a complete stop at the intersection.
Maintain your normal speed.
Slow down and proceed with caution.

Q.5

If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase their field of vision.

True
False

Q.6

Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles
Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing
Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles

Q.7

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.
Turn off the radio.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Q.8

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Q.9

This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.
End of construction zone.
School crossing ahead.
Flagger ahead.

Q.10

Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should:

Slow down when driving.
Make constant visual checks.
Share a lane with a motorcycle.

Q.11

Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.
You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."
Slow down only if you think workers are present.

Q.12

This sign means:

Two-way traffic.
Lane shifting.
Low clearance.
Added lane.

Q.13

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.
Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
Watch out for standing water or puddles.
All of the above.

Q.14

You may cross solid yellow lines:

To pass traffic moving in the same direction.
During daylight hours only.
At any time.
When making turns.

Q.15

This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Q.16

Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

Pull off the road.
Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
Speed up.

Q.17

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

Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.

Q.18

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.
Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.
Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.

Q.19

Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

Slower traffic must keep to the right.
Change lanes without signaling.
If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.

Q.20

The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.
Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.
Help cure your illness.
Improve your driving ability.

Q.21

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.
Are being tailgated by another driver.
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Q.22

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

Q.23

This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.

Q.24

You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:

You are driving faster than the flow of traffic.
You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
Your vehicle has multiple occupants.
You are trying to get somewhere quickly.

Q.25

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
Back up slowly.
Not move until another driver waves you on.

Q.26

While backing, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.
Flash your lights.
Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
Turn your head and look through the rear window.

Q.27

This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
The road curves ahead.
There are upcoming intersections.

Q.28

Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.
Warning signs.
Information signs.
Guide signs.

Q.29

As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:

More intoxicated.
More sober.
More coordinated.

Q.30

What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

The start of a no passing zone.
A railroad crossing is ahead.
A school zone is ahead.
The presence of construction work.

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