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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25. Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?
Explanation
Driving defensively means anticipating potential errors made by others and preparing to compensate for their mistakes.
26. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?
Explanation
It is not advisable to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Even a single drink will affect your ability to drive safely.
27. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
Explanation
If you are entering traffic from a driveway or private road, you should yield to drivers already on the public road. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.
28. When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:
Explanation
When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers, you must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of your direction of travel.
29. A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
Explanation
A "No stopping" sign means you can only stop to obey a traffic signal, to obey a police officer, or to prevent a conflict with another vehicle.
30. Where may drivers make a U-turn?
Explanation