Rhode Island DMV Knowledge Test Practice – License & Permit

The beacon head consists of two red lenses above a single yellow lens. The lenses remain dark until a pedestrian desiring to cross the street pushes the call button to activate the beacon. Once the pedestrian has safely crossed, the hybrid beacon goes dark again.

Hydroplaning occurs when the front tires of your vehicle lose contact with the road surface on a wet road, and you lose steering capability. Guard against hydroplaning by keeping tire pressure inflated to manufacturer’s recommended standard, reducing speed, and being careful while driving in the rain. Avoid areas where water pools.

Use your horn sparingly. A couple of short taps may be perceived as less aggressive than one long blast. If there is immediate danger, blow the horn to alert the other driver. Do not blast your horn as you approach a cyclist as the loud noise can startle them and cause them to swerve. Do not sound your horn or cause other loud noises when approaching a horse being driven or ridden upon a public highway.

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals that indicate whether a motorist should or should not drive in a specific lane. If a red X appears above a lane, a driver should not drive in that lane.

Two-way traffic. You are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway. The sign is also used to remind drivers they are on a two-way road. You should drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left-hand lane.

Implied consent means that any person who drives a motor vehicle in Rhode Island has given consent to a chemical (breathalyzer-blood-urine) test to determine the amount of alcohol/drug, if any, in their blood if arrested for suspected driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Child passengers must be restrained in approved child safety seats until they are 8 years of age or at least 57 inches and/or 80 lbs.

The far-left lane is for passing other vehicles. Trucks, busses, and other special vehicles are prohibited from traveling in this lane. The middle lane(s) is (are) for through traffic. The right lane is for slower moving traffic and for motorists entering and exiting the freeway.

Lane use control signs are used where turns are required or where special turning movements are permitted for specific lanes. Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Passing on a hill, curve, railroad crossing, at an intersection, where signs prohibit, over solid lines, entering a tunnel or bridge, or over the posted speed limit is dangerous and may be the last mistake you make.

Added lane sign. Two roadways come together, but you are not required to merge. An additional lane begins. Watch for traffic in the new lane.

In work zones:

• Slow down and pay attention.
• Dedicate full attention to the roadway.
• Refrain from distracting activities.
• Pay close attention to merge signs and flaggers.
• Do not change lanes within the work zone unless it is required.
• Expect the unexpected.
• Do not tailgate.

Steering will be harder when power is lost by engine failure. Try to start the engine.

The three-second rule refers to a following distance. If the roadway is wet or slippery, you will need additional distance.

The law states that a driver has to make a signal by hand or by using directional lights when driving out of a parking space and at least 100 feet at a minimum before making a turn.

Stop the engine, lock the ignition switch, remove the key, and set the parking brake. Lock your vehicle and take your keys.

Driving while drowsy is dangerous because your senses and abilities become impaired. You may not see objects clearly, or in a timely manner. You may miss critical information like signs, lights, and sounds. It may also take you longer to process the information you take in or to make decisions in potential high-risk situations. You may misjudge speed and distances.

This is a yield sign. When you approach the yield sign, you must slow down and yield the right of way. Your need to stop depends on the traffic on the intersecting street. To avoid interfering with that traffic, you must stop and wait for it to pass.

The ABS system allows you to stop without skidding. Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it. Do not let up on the brake pedal.

If you are stopped at nighttime, you are required to turn interior lights on and leave them on until the officer tells you to turn the light off. Do nothing until you are told to do so by the officer. You are not allowed to exit your vehicle unless asked to do so by the officer.

Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams.

If red lights are flashing on the school bus, the law requires that motorists approaching from either direction come to a full stop and remain stopped until the red lights no longer flash. Motorists do not have to stop when the bus is opposite your vehicle on a divided highway. A divided highway is any roadway with a Jersey barrier, grass, guardrail, trees, water, etc. between the lanes of travel in opposite directions. There is also no need to stop your vehicle if a school bus is in a loading zone.

This motorist service sign guides you to lodging, like hotels and motels.

Always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian. Watch for pedestrians who are walking against a red light, stepping into traffic from between parked vehicles, and crossing in locations where there is not a marked crosswalk. Even in situations where pedestrians cross the street carelessly, the driver must always yield.

Truck drivers must make wide turns in order for the rear of the truck can clear corners and curbs. It is very important to pay close attention when a large vehicle uses turn signals. Do not pass a truck until it has completed turning as sometimes it uses space from other lanes to clear corners.