2025 Rhode Island Permit Test 8
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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1. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Explanation
Pedestrians should walk on the side of the road facing the traffic in the lane nearest them.
2. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
Explanation
"Highway hypnosis” happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of time and stop actively scanning ahead, behind, and around your vehicle. This can lead you to zone out, making you very likely to crash into traffic slowing or stopping ahead of you.
3. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:
Explanation
Even if your vehicle is properly equipped with mirrors, there are blind spots that cannot be seen by using the mirrors. Before changing lanes, look over your shoulder to check these areas.
4. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:
Explanation
When a school bus is flashing its red lights and has its stop arm extended, motorists must come to a full stop until the lights are turned off, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving again.
5. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
Explanation
Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.
6. Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
Explanation
Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.
7. What does this road sign mean?
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that you are approaching a steep hill. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and protect your brakes from damage.
8. This sign means:
Explanation
