Rhode Island Driver's License

Free Practice Test

Free Practice Test

You are about to take the Rhode Island DMV Online Practice Test. This sample test consists of multiple choice questions and answers.

Please select the best answer for each question below and then click "Grade It!"

1. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Stop
b. School zone ahead
c. Watch for hitchhikers
d. School bus stop ahead
2. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Watch for hitchhikers
b. Residential area ahead
c. School zone ahead
d. Pedestrian crossing ahead
3. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Watch for hitchhikers
b. Watch for children
c. School zone ahead
d. Pedestrian crossing ahead
4. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Traffic merging from the right
b. Additional lane on the right
c. Intersection upcoming
d. Exit to the right ahead
5. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. T-intersection upcoming
b. No entry ahead
c. Road splits ahead
d. Stop
6. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Merge to the right
b. Traffic entering ahead
c. Lane ending ahead
d. Increased number of lanes ahead
7. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Slippery when wet
b. Winding road ahead
c. Swerve to avoid object in road
d. Frequent lane changes
8. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Slight curve ahead
b. Left turn only ahead
c. Sharp turn ahead in the direction of the arrow
d. Exit to the left ahead
9. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Right of way will be yielded to your lane at upcoming intersection
b. Yield right of way to oncoming traffic at intersection ahead
c. Watch for upcoming traffic
d. Stop at upcoming intersection
10. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. Center lane to be used for left turns only
b. Center lane to be used for right turns only
c. Center lane to be used for passing or overtaking
d. Center lane to be used as regular traffic lane
11. What does this sign mean? What does this sign mean?
a. U-Turns only
b. U-Turns discouraged
c. No left turns
d. No U-Turns
12. If a traffic light has lost power or is flashing red, you should
a. Turn around and find a functioning intersection
b. Treat it like a four-way stop sign
c. Obey the directions of a traffic officer, if present
d. Both B & C
13. If you're approaching a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
a. Get as far as you can into the intersection to make room for traffic behind you
b. Not enter the intersection until you can get fully across
c. Enter the intersection, but leave enough room between yourself and the car in front of you for traffic to pass through
d. Go once traffic clears, regardless of whether the traffic light has changed at that point
14. A red arrow at a right turn means you:
a. can't turn right until the light turns green
b. can turn after you've come to a complete stop
c. can turn after slowing and yielding to approaching traffic
d. should report it to the city because right turns are always legal if there is no traffic
15. Driving slowly in the far left-hand lane on a freeway
a. is completely legal and encouraged
b. helps everyone by forcing other drivers to slow down
c. is no different than driving in any other lane on the freeway
d. can result in a citation and can cause other drivers to become frustrated
16. Select the true statement:
a. All prescription drugs are safe to use while driving.
b. Only alcohol and illegal drugs can impair your driving.
c. It is safe to use any legal drug while driving.
d. Any drug, even an over-the-counter drug, can impair your driving.
17. You may be cited for driving at the posted speed limit:
a. Never
b. If the posted speed is not safe at that time
c. Only if you are driving a motorcycle
d. Only if you are riding a bicycle
18. What is it called when a vehicle is driving closer than the recommended following distance?
a. Gatecrashing
b. Tailgating
c. Gatekeeping
d. Tailchasing
19. If you are driving a heavier vehicle, your stopping distance will be _____ a standard motor vehicle.
a. shorter than
b. longer than
c. about the same as
d. incomparable to
20. It is illegal to pass:
a. A school bus that is loading or unloading children.
b. Near a bridge or viaduct
c. Near a tunnel
d. All of the above
21. Which statement is true about motorcycles?
a. Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions.
b. Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain.
c. Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicle drivers.
d. Motorcycles take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.
22. The Move Over law means you have to move over when you see:
a. Moving vans
b. Emergency vehicles
c. Farm animals
d. Pedestrians
23. While driving with your limited provisional license you may not drive between which of the following hours?
a. 1 AM to 5 AM
b. Midnight to 6 AM
c. 11 PM to 5 AM
d. 11 PM to 6 AM
24. While driving with your limited provisional license you are allowed how many passengers younger than 21?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. You are not allowed any passengers younger than 21
25. You must drive with your instruction permit for at least ______ to be eligible for your limited provisional license?
a. 9 months
b. 6 months
c. 12 months
d. 3 months