2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 16
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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17. When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:
Explanation
When there is a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line in the center of the road and the broken line is next to your lane, you may cross the lines to pass if there is no oncoming traffic.
18. When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Explanation
When there is more than one potential hazard on the road, you should ensure that you only have to deal with one of them at a time. For example, when there is a bicyclist on the right that you want to pass and an oncoming car to the left, you should not try to squeeze between both at the same time. Instead, let the oncoming car pass, and then pass the bicyclist.
19. When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
Explanation
Crashes often happen when some drivers go faster or slower than other vehicles on the road. Always try to drive with the flow of traffic, within the posted speed limit.
20. Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?
Explanation
You should always signal when moving your vehicle to the right or left. On an interstate, you should stay in the right lane if you are moving more slowly than the surrounding traffic. It is illegal to back up or make a U-turn on interstate highways, so if you miss your exit, you should proceed to the next exit.
21. When being passed by another vehicle:
Explanation
When being passed, you must yield to the passing vehicle and not increase your speed. Allow the vehicle to safely merge back into your lane.
22. You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.
Explanation
You must use the proper turn signal any time you pull away from a curb.
23. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Explanation
Blind spots are areas that a driver cannot see if they look in their mirrors. Large trucks have large blind spots that drivers of other vehicles should avoid.
24. If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
Explanation
Only the passage of time will allow a person to overcome the influence of alcohol.
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