2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 9
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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1. When changing lanes:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should check your side mirrors and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.
2. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
Explanation
You should look and listen for trains before crossing any railroad tracks. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you cannot go across the tracks. This is true even if they have no signals or the signals are not working.
3. Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
Explanation
You should not use cruise control on snow, in rain, in fog, or under similar hazardous conditions. Winter is the most difficult driving season and requires extra caution from drivers. It is important to consistently check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Using snow tires can increase a vehicle's traction on the surface of slippery roads.
4. You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
Explanation
If your power steering stops working, additional effort will be required to maintain steering control. Reduce your speed and pull off the roadway to stop in a safe area.
5. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:
Explanation
Instructions given by police officers directing traffic always override posted traffic signals and signs. Follow the officer's instructions.
6. Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:
Explanation
Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. At speeds up to 35 mph, most tires will channel water away from the tire. As your speed increases past 35 mph, tires cannot channel the water as well and your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis.
7. How do you check your blind spots?
Explanation
Blind spots are areas around your vehicle that you cannot see by using your mirrors. Check your blind spots by turning your head and glancing over your shoulders.
8. You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
Explanation
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog, you must slow down, yield the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop your vehicle in order to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian.
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