2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 18
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. Always signal when:
Explanation
Your turn signals should always be used when you make any movement to the left or right. You should use your signal when pulling into traffic from a curbside parking space, moving into a new lane, or passing another vehicle.
10. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
Explanation
After stopping for a school bus that has its stop arm extended and its lights flashing, watch for children walking along the side of the road. You should always drive with caution when driving near children.
11. As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:
Explanation
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already in the roundabout.
12. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Explanation
Even if the signal is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
13. To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:
Explanation
Your vehicle's blind spots are the areas that you cannot see in your mirrors. Look over the appropriate shoulder to check your blind spot when changing lanes.
14. From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?
Explanation
This sign indicates where a lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles from either direction. Such a lane may not be used for passing or for through-traffic.
15. To pass on a two-lane road, you should:
Explanation
It can be hard to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles. They do not always seem to be coming as fast as they really are. Always be sure you can safely change lanes when passing on a two-lane street. If you are not sure of an oncoming vehicle's speed, wait to pass until the oncoming vehicle has passed and you are sure there is enough space for you to change lanes safely.
16. When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.
Explanation
