2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 4
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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25. The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
Explanation
Wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of death or injury while driving.
26. If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:
Explanation
If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and arm extended, you must come to a full stop and remain stopped until the signal arm is pulled back and the bus resumes motion. This law applies whether you are traveling in the same direction as the bus or if you are approaching from the opposite side of the street.
27. This sign shows one type of:

Explanation
This sign indicates that an intersection with a crossing road is ahead.
28. You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
Explanation
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle, you must create a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop. Reduce your speed and safely pull over to the side of the road. If the emergency vehicle is directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, keep moving slowly until you can get out of its way.
29. At a crosswalk:
Explanation
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.
30. Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?
Explanation