2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 11
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Rhode Island. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Rhode Island please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/rhode-island/car.
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9. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction that you want to go and try not to overcorrect.
10. When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
Explanation
When you are approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its lights, sirens, and/or other warning devices, you must immediately drive to the right side of the road and stop.
11. If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:
Explanation
Because large commercial vehicles have large blind spots on each side, you should avoid driving beside them for long periods of time.
12. Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
Explanation
A driver must come to a complete stop and yield when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. A driver must also yield to a pedestrian who is in an unmarked crosswalk on the driver’s side of the roadway when there are no traffic control signals.
13. When backing up:
Explanation
When backing up, place your right arm on the back of the passenger seat and look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your rearview or side mirrors as mirrors do not show directly behind your vehicle. Only drive in reverse at a low speed.
14. Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection indicates that drivers must slow down, proceed with caution, and be prepared to stop.
15. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
Explanation
High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.
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