2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 24
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. Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react to the movements of surrounding vehicles. Keep a minimum following distance of three seconds under normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance any time conditions are less than perfect.
18. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:
Explanation
Both hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel. This position is comfortable and promotes safe turning on high-speed roadways.
19. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
Explanation
When driving on a two-lane roadway or undivided highway, you must yield to an emergency vehicle using its lights and/or siren, regardless of the direction from which it is approaching. Immediately drive as near as possible to the right side of the road and stop, taking care not to stop within an intersection.
20. Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:
Explanation
Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on how much alcohol you drink, how much time passes between drinks, and your weight. It is not affected by the type of alcoholic beverages you drink, your level of physical fitness, or how well you can "hold your liquor."
21. A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
Explanation
The slow-moving vehicle symbol is a reflective orange triangle. Expect vehicles using this emblem to be driving at speeds of 25 mph or slower.
22. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign means that you are approaching an upcoming intersection. Watch carefully for cross traffic.
23. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
Explanation
When driving in a residential area, the maximum speed limit is 25 miles per hour. If a different speed limit is posted, follow the posted speed limit.
24. When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:
Explanation
If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time to an intersection that is not controlled by signs or signals, the driver on the right has the right-of-way. Drivers should then proceed in the order that they arrive to the intersection.
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