2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 13
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://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/rhode-island/car.
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1. You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:
Explanation
Some highways reserve the left lane for vehicles with multiple occupants. These High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are identified by signs and diamond pavement symbols.
2. What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?
Explanation
Many kinds of drugs can impair your ability to drive. This includes illegal drugs and legal prescription or over-the-counter medications. It can be a criminal offense to drive while impaired by any drug.
3. When you see this sign, it means:

Explanation
Chevron signs like this indicate that the road curves sharply in the direction indicated by the chevron (in this case, to the left). There may be several chevron signs placed throughout a curve.
4. You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:
Explanation
Even after a train passes, watch out for a second train approaching on any track. Do not proceed until all gates have been lifted and all warning signals have stopped flashing.
5. You may not complete a turnabout:
Explanation
If you intend to make a turnabout, you must first be sure that it is permitted in the area. Observe your surroundings and check for hills and curves, signs prohibiting turnabouts, double yellow lines, traffic, and visibility.
6. While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:
Explanation
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Neither drivers nor passengers may possess an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle while it is in operation.
7. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Explanation
You should always slow down before entering a curve. You may not be able to see hazards ahead and braking in a curve may cause your vehicle to skid.
8. At a four-way stop:
Explanation