Rhode Island driver's examination

Number of tests: 14
Number of questions: 30
Passing score: 21
Directions: When you apply for a Rhode Island driver’s license or instruction permit as required, you will be required to answer questions about traffic laws. The knowledge test consists of 30 multiple choice questions that are important to the safe operation of a motor vehicle and Rhode Island laws and driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in the manual.

You must score an 70% to pass the knowledge test.
You have made error so far
Passing grade —
9 or fewer errors
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1.
As your speed increases it is most important to:
Put on your headlights.
Drive with both hands on steering wheel.
Look farther ahead.
2.
You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to locate a gap to merge into traffic?
Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to the same speed as freeway traffic.
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
All of the above.
3.
At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
Look left first, then right, then left again
Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating
Look right first, then left, then right again
Go when the vehicle ahead of you goes
4.
If you find yourself in a skid
Stay off the brakes
Brake lightly
Brake abruptly
5.
When a bicyclist is making a left hand turn:
They may use the left lane
They wait on the side of the road
They cut through all lanes
6.
The posted speed limit is the fastest you can drive in the posted area. You must reduce your speed to a lower speed that is safe for the conditions and circumstances that exist whenever necessary.
False
True
7.
If the motorist sees pedestrians in a crosswalk, what should the motorist do?
Pull to the right and go behind them
Go ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way
Wait for them to cross
8.
You borrow your friend’s vehicle. You have never driven it before. You should:
Don’t show your friend that you are unfamiliar with his vehicle
Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.
Disregard any obvious defects so as not to embarrass your friend.
Drive away, all vehicles are similar
9.
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
In the direction you want the vehicle to go.
In the opposite direction of the skid.
To keep the front wheels straight.
In any direction. It doesn't matter.
10.
A solid yellow line, on your side of the center line, means:
Traffic light ahead.
Reduce speed.
Do not pass.
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