2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 17
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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17. If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:
Explanation
When it is difficult to see due to darkness or poor weather, increase your following distance. This will give you more time to react to hazards that you may not see in advance.
18. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Explanation
If you are being followed by an emergency vehicle that is not using its siren or flashing lights, you do not need to clear a path. Continue driving in a normal manner.
19. At a railroad crossing, you must:
Explanation
You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. Be aware of vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings, such as school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.
20. A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
Explanation
If a green arrow is shown with a red light, you can only drive in the direction of the arrow and only if the intersection is clear.
21. You should signal continuously while turning because it:
Explanation
You should always signal when turning, changing lanes, slowing down, or stopping so that other drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians will know your intentions.
22. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
Explanation
Stop before the stop line or crosswalk at any intersection that is controlled by a stop sign. If there is a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and proceed when it is safe to do so.
23. When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:
Explanation
When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers, you must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of your direction of travel.
24. When backing up:
Explanation
