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In order to see potential hazards early.
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Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.
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Because it helps you keep up with traffic.
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Rhode island driver's examination
(From the 2020 Rhode Island driver handbook)
| Number of tests: | 24 |
| 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 must score an 70% to pass the knowledge test.
Passing grade —
9 or fewer errors
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9.
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
10.
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
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The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
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You signal your intention for three seconds.
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You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
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11.
Defensive driving is:
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Driving aggressively.
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Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.
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More dangerous than not driving defensively.
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12.
When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:
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Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
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Merge carefully into the gap.
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Wait for the lane to clear before merging.
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13.
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
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Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
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Presence of a stop sign.
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Use of your turn signals.
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Cars behind you.
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14.
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
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Turn left.
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Turn right.
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Stop.
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Start up.
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15.
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
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It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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All of the above.
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16.
In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:
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The front seat.
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The back seat.
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The bed of a pick-up truck.
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