2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 22
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. Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the centerline.
Explanation
When there is a solid and a broken yellow line separating two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, a driver may pass only when the broken yellow line is nearest to the driver’s lane.
18. If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal is solid red, it means:
Explanation
HAWK signals are used at pedestrian crossings. If the signal light turns to a solid red, drivers must come to a complete stop.
19. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Explanation
To check your blind spot, glance over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move.
20. When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
Explanation
When parking on an incline where there is a curb, you should turn your wheels sharply to the left, away from the curb. This way, if your brakes fail, your vehicle will not roll into traffic.
21. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with black markings on a yellow background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards. This sign warns drivers to be extra careful when the pavement is wet because the road may become slippery, making vehicles more difficult to control.
22. You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
Explanation
You may not park within eight feet of a fire hydrant. Only park where you will not be disruptive to traffic and where other drivers can clearly see your vehicle from every direction.
23. You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
Explanation
You should always be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road. Always be particularly careful when driving near bicyclists.
24. It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
Explanation
