2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 16

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.. Read More

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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9. Roads are especially slippery when it first starts to rain.

Explanation
Oil, rubber, dirt, and water combine to make roads especially slippery when it first starts to rain. Drivers should decrease their speeds on slippery roads.

10. You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

Explanation
Drivers must be aware that large vehicles often travel at a speed slower than the posted speed limit, especially when driving on an incline, and should use caution when approaching a large vehicle from the rear. When on a hill with limited visibility, it is unlawful to pass another vehicle.

11. Motorcycles are entitled to:

Explanation
Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.

12. The posted speed limit shows:

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Explanation
A speed limit sign shows the maximum legal driving speed for the stretch of highway where it is posted. Driving safely may require you to travel more slowly than the posted limit. When conditions are less than ideal, drivers should slow down.

13. Drivers are required to use their turn signals when leaving a parking space.

Explanation
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. Communicate with other drivers to avoid crashes.

14. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Explanation
Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.

15. What is the meaning of this sign?

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Explanation
This sign indicates that there is a traffic signal at the intersection ahead.

16. You may pass another vehicle:

Explanation
You may not pass another vehicle on a hill or in a curve because you cannot see oncoming traffic and may cause a collision. Never pass another vehicle by driving onto the shoulder of a highway. Passing another vehicle by driving over a solid yellow line is prohibited.
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