Rhode Island permit test study guide
All 175 Rhode Island-specific questions in our bank, including 141 handbook-scenario extras, each with its correct answer and a plain-English explanation. These are original questions grounded in official DMV rules — not a dump of a competitor's file.
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1. In Rhode Island, how long must you hold a limited instruction permit before you may take the DMV driving skills test?
- A 30 days
- B Three months
- C Six months
- D One full year
Correct answer: C. Rhode Island requires six months on a limited instruction permit before the driving skills test, giving new drivers a full season of supervised practice. Remember it as half a year behind the wheel first.
2. Before a Rhode Island teen can receive a limited provisional license, a parent or guardian must certify how much supervised driving?
- A 30 hours, with 5 at night
- B 50 hours, with 10 at night
- C 60 hours, with 12 at night
- D 40 hours, with 8 at night
Correct answer: B. Rhode Island requires a signed parent statement confirming 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 of them after dark. Night driving is harder, so the law builds it in. Think fifty total, ten in the dark.
3. During which hours must a Rhode Island limited provisional license holder have a supervising driver in the car?
- A 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- B Midnight to 6:00 a.m.
- C 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- D 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Correct answer: D. Rhode Island bars unsupervised provisional driving between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., the hours when fatigue and impaired drivers peak. Narrow exceptions cover work and volunteer emergency duty. Picture the road closing at one.
4. During the first 12 months with a Rhode Island limited provisional license, how many passengers under 21 may ride with you?
- A One, unless they are immediate family or household members
- B Two, unless they are relatives
- C None under any circumstances
- D Three, as long as everyone wears a seat belt
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island allows only one passenger under 21 during a provisional license's first year, since extra teen riders sharply raise crash risk. Immediate family and household members do not count. One young rider, maximum.
5. If you fail the Rhode Island DMV computerized knowledge exam, how long must you wait before you can retake it?
- A You may retake it the same day
- B At least 8 days
- C At least 30 days
- D At least 90 days
Correct answer: B. Rhode Island makes failed knowledge exam applicants wait at least eight days before booking a new reservation, which is study time rather than punishment. The road test wait is longer, so do not confuse them.
6. What does Rhode Island law say about a driver under 18 using a cell phone while operating a vehicle?
- A Hands-free devices are permitted
- B Calls are allowed below 25 mph
- C All use is banned, including hands-free and speakerphone, except in an emergency
- D Only text messaging is banned
Correct answer: C. Rhode Island bans every phone use by drivers under 18, hands-free and speakerphone included, with emergencies the sole exception. Fines start at $100 and climb. For minors the rule is simply zero phone.
7. To move from a Rhode Island limited provisional license up to a full operator's license, what must you meet?
- A Be 16 and hold the provisional license six months
- B Be 17 and pass a second road test
- C Turn 18, with no other conditions
- D Be at least 17 years and 6 months old and hold the provisional license 12 months
Correct answer: D. Rhode Island grants a full license at 17 years and 6 months after a full year on the provisional license, with no moving violation or seat belt conviction in the prior six months. Clean record, twelve months.
8. According to Rhode Island's fine schedule, what is the penalty for driving 1 to 10 mph over the posted speed limit?
- A $95
- B $45
- C $150
- D $250
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island's fine schedule sets $95 for exceeding the posted limit by 1 to 10 mph, and a $200 minimum once you reach 11 mph over. Creeping over costs real money, so watch the speedometer.
9. Under Rhode Island law, what is the speed limit in a posted school zone during daytime hours on a school day?
- A 15 mph
- B 20 mph
- C 30 mph
- D 35 mph
Correct answer: B. Rhode Island sets 20 mph within 300 feet of school entrances on school days, but only where warning signs are posted. Children move unpredictably, so the margin matters. Twenty near the schoolhouse doors.
10. What does Rhode Island's Basic Speed Law require of you during snow, rain, or road construction?
- A Keep pace with surrounding traffic
- B Hold the posted limit unless an officer directs otherwise
- C Slow to a speed that is safe for the actual conditions
- D Add following distance but maintain your speed
Correct answer: C. Rhode Island's Basic Speed Law treats the posted number as a maximum for ideal conditions only, so rain, ice, or roadwork require slowing down. A speed under the limit can still be unsafe and ticketed.
11. Under Rhode Island's implied consent law, what happens if you refuse a chemical test after a traffic stop?
- A Nothing, because refusing is your right
- B You get a warning on a first refusal
- C Your license is suspended for 30 days
- D Your license is suspended for at least six months
Correct answer: D. Driving in Rhode Island means you have already consented to breath, blood, saliva, or urine testing, so refusing costs your license for six months minimum plus fines and community service. Refusal is its own offense.
12. In Rhode Island, which drivers may legally drink an alcoholic beverage while they are driving?
- A None, because it is illegal for a driver of any age
- B Drivers 21 and older who stay under the legal limit
- C Drivers 21 and older when on a divided highway
- D Drivers 21 and older outside city limits
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island's manual is blunt: no driver of any age may consume alcohol or drugs while driving, no matter how small the amount. Staying under the legal limit is no defense to drinking behind the wheel.
13. A school bus in a Rhode Island parking lot switches on its flashing red lights. What are you required to do?
- A Pass slowly, since the stop law covers public highways only
- B Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing
- C Sound your horn and proceed with caution
- D Stop only if you can see children outside
Correct answer: B. Rhode Island's stop requirement reaches private roads and parking lots, not just highways, and applies from both directions until the red lights go dark. A first violation brings $250 to $500 and possible suspension.
14. You are on a Rhode Island interstate and see a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights in the right lane. What does the Move Over Law require?
- A Stop completely until the emergency vehicle departs
- B Hold your speed but sound your horn
- C Change lanes away from it once it is safe, or slow down if you cannot
- D Leave the highway at the next exit
Correct answer: C. On multilane Rhode Island roads you must move a lane away from stopped emergency vehicles as soon as it is safe. If traffic blocks the move, slow down instead. Move over, or slow down.
15. Rhode Island law requires you to signal how far ahead of making a turn?
- A At least 25 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C Only when other traffic is close by
- D At least 100 feet
Correct answer: D. Rhode Island requires a hand or directional signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and also when pulling out of a parking space. Early warning lets drivers behind you react. Roughly six car lengths ahead.
16. Which agency administers the learner's-permit knowledge test in Rhode Island?
- A Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- B The Federal Highway Administration
- C The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- D The US Department of Education
Correct answer: A. In Rhode Island, driver licensing — including the permit knowledge test — is run by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Federal agencies write guidance and fund programs, but they do not hand you a Rhode Island permit. When in doubt, start at the DMV site.
17. You need to confirm a Rhode Island permit rule you saw on a practice site. What is the authoritative place to check?
- A The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website or official Rhode Island driver handbook
- B A random social-media reel with no date
- C A forum post from 2014
- D Any paid app's splash screen
Correct answer: A. Practice sites, including this one, can be wrong or out of date. Rhode Island's DMV publishes the handbook and the current rule. If two sources disagree, the official Rhode Island page wins. Date-stamp what you read.
18. Who writes the official new-driver (graduated licensing) rules that apply on Rhode Island roads?
- A Rhode Island's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Rhode Island law
- B A national driving school franchise
- C Wikipedia editors
- D Your insurance agent's blog
Correct answer: A. GDL hours, night limits, and passenger rules are Rhode Island law, explained by the DMV. A school or insurer may summarize them, but they are not the source. Learn the Rhode Island version, not a generic US version.
19. What does the DMV officially call the Rhode Island permit written exam?
- A Computerized knowledge exam
- B The federal interstate qualifying exam
- C The commercial learner permit skills pad
- D The motorcycle only road course
Correct answer: A. The DMV names the Rhode Island exam the Computerized knowledge exam. Informal names like permit test or written test point at the same test. Use the official name when you book or look up retake rules.
20. Where is the official Rhode Island driver handbook published?
- A By the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at its official handbook URL
- B Only as a paid paperback with no public copy
- C Exclusively inside a third-party app store listing
- D It is not published; testers invent questions
Correct answer: A. The DMV publishes the Rhode Island handbook for free. That book is the source the knowledge test is written from. Our questions are original study items grounded in those rules, not a substitute for reading the handbook.
21. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Rhode Island?
- A 16
- B 14
- C 18
- D 21
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island lets you apply for a learner's permit at 16, according to the DMV. You still have to pass the knowledge and vision screens and meet any parent-consent rules. Age opens the door; it does not skip the test.
22. How many questions are on the official Rhode Island Computerized knowledge exam?
- A 40
- B 10
- C 100
- D 5
Correct answer: A. The DMV publishes a 40-question Computerized knowledge exam in Rhode Island. Practice tests on this site are 30 questions so you can train in short sets; the real count is 40. Aim to beat the official passing score, not just finish.
23. For a driver 21 or older in Rhode Island, the per-se BAC limit is:
- A 0.08%
- B 0.12%
- C 0.15%
- D 0.20%
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island sets the adult per-se limit at 0.08%. That is a legal line, not a recommendation to drink up to it. Impairment starts earlier, and Rhode Island can still charge you for unsafe driving below the number.
24. Drivers under 21 in Rhode Island are over the youth alcohol limit at which level?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.08%
- C 0.10%
- D 0.15%
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island uses a zero-tolerance style rule for under-21 drivers: 0.02%. Adult limits do not apply to a teen permit holder. If you are under 21 in Rhode Island, treat alcohol and keys as incompatible.
25. Unless a sign posts another limit, the usual residential or city default in Rhode Island is:
- A 25 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 70 mph
- D 15 mph unless signed
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island's typical unposted residential / city default is 25 mph. School zones and work zones drop lower. If houses line the street and no sign argues, start at 25 mph and watch the next plaque.
26. What is the highest posted highway speed limit in Rhode Island?
- A 65 mph
- B 25 mph
- C 15 mph
- D 100 mph
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island's highest posted highway limit is 65 mph. Most stretches are lower, and work zones or weather can cut it further. Do not assume every freeway in Rhode Island is signed at the state maximum.
27. Can you take the official Rhode Island Computerized knowledge exam from home on the internet?
- A No. The DMV gives the Computerized knowledge exam in person, not as a take-home web exam
- B Yes, anyone may take it on a phone in bed
- C Yes, but only on social media
- D Yes, and a screenshot of a practice test counts
Correct answer: A. The DMV administers the Rhode Island Computerized knowledge exam in person. Practice tests online are study tools, not the official exam. Show up with the documents the DMV lists, and do not expect a home browser to replace the office test.
28. Which fee listing matches what the DMV currently publishes for a Rhode Island permit or license application?
- A Limited permit (under age 18): $13.50; instruction permit (age 18 and older): $8.50. Both amounts include a $3.50 technology surcharge per the DMV permit fee table; card payments add a third-party processing fee.
- B There is never a fee in Rhode Island
- C $2 cash only, no card, nationwide
- D A $400 federal permit surcharge paid to NHTSA
Correct answer: A. The DMV lists this Rhode Island amount: Limited permit (under age 18): $13.50; instruction permit (age 18 and older): $8.50. Both amounts include a $3.50 technology surcharge per the DMV permit fee table; card payments add a third-party processing fee.. Fees change, and extras like photos or late replacements can stack. Confirm the number on the official fee page the day you go, and bring an accepted payment type.
29. If you fail the Rhode Island Computerized knowledge exam, which statement matches the DMV's published retake rule?
- A Applicants who fail the knowledge exam must wait at least 8 days before retaking it, and retakes are by reservation at DMV headquarters in Cranston.
- B You are banned from driving in Rhode Island for life
- C You may retake it immediately with no limits, forever, for free, at any kiosk
- D The DMV never allows a second try
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island's published retake rule is: Applicants who fail the knowledge exam must wait at least 8 days before retaking it, and retakes are by reservation at DMV headquarters in Cranston. Use the wait to restudy the handbook chapters you missed. Showing up unprepared a second time just spends another attempt.
30. What does the DMV publish about languages for the Rhode Island knowledge test?
- A Computerized exam offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; a printed foreign-language knowledge exam in other languages can be scheduled in advance (the applicant brings someone to translate before and after the test).
- B English only in every office, with no exceptions listed
- C Latin and Esperanto only
- D The test is offered as a mime exam with no written language
Correct answer: A. Language options in Rhode Island: Computerized exam offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; a printed foreign-language knowledge exam in other languages can be scheduled in advance (the applicant brings someone to translate before and after the test). Ask at the office or on the DMV site when you schedule, because not every location stocks every language every day. Bring an interpreter only if the DMV says that is allowed.
31. What classroom driver-education requirement must a Rhode Island applicant under 18 finish before the limited instruction permit?
- A A 33-hour classroom course; no online courses are accepted
- B 6 hours online
- C 30 hours that may be taken fully online
- D No course if they log 50 hours
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island issues a limited instruction permit at 16. Applicants under 18 must first complete a 33-hour classroom driver-education course — no online courses accepted — and pass the computerized knowledge exam. The permit must then be held at least six months with 50 hours including 10 at night.
32. For the first 12 months of a Rhode Island limited provisional license, how many passengers under 21 who are not immediate family or household members may ride?
- A No more than one
- B Three
- C None until 18
- D Any number after 1:00 a.m.
Correct answer: A. The limited provisional license bars unsupervised driving from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. (with work, volunteer fire/rescue/EMS, and limited school-athletics exceptions) and, for its first 12 months, allows no more than one passenger under 21 who is not immediate family or a household member.
33. After a failed Rhode Island knowledge exam, how long must you wait, and where are retakes reserved?
- A At least 8 days, by reservation at DMV headquarters in Cranston
- B The next morning at any office
- C 30 days online
- D You may retest the same afternoon
Correct answer: A. Applicants who fail the knowledge exam must wait at least 8 days before retaking it, and retakes are by reservation at DMV headquarters in Cranston. Do not expect a same-week walk-in at a branch.
34. When is unsupervised driving barred on a Rhode Island limited provisional license, aside from listed exceptions?
- A 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- B 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- C Midnight to 6:00 a.m.
- D Sunset to sunrise
Correct answer: A. Unsupervised driving is barred from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., with work, volunteer fire/rescue/EMS, and limited school-athletics exceptions. The one-passenger-under-21 cap lasts the first 12 months of that license.
35. How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Rhode Island?
- A No closer than 8 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D Against the hydrant if you stay in the car
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s no-parking list uses 8 feet from a fire hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, and 30 feet from a flashing light, stop sign, or traffic light. Eight feet is the hydrant number testers swap with the more common 15-foot rule.
36. A Rhode Island traffic light shows a red arrow for your turn. What must you do?
- A Stop; you may not proceed in the direction of the arrow
- B Turn after a rolling stop
- C Treat it like a flashing yellow
- D Follow the circular green beside it
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island says that when a red arrow is displayed you must stop and may not proceed in the direction of the arrow. When it goes out it is followed by a green arrow, a steady green, or a flashing yellow arrow.
37. When must Rhode Island headlights be on?
- A From sunset to sunrise, anytime you cannot see 500 feet ahead, and anytime wipers are in use
- B Only after 10 p.m.
- C Never in rain
- D Only on interstates
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island requires headlights from sunset to sunrise, any time you cannot see 500 feet ahead, and when windshield wipers are in use because of rain, sleet, or snow. Use low beams in snow, rain, or fog.
38. A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing ahead in Rhode Island. What must you do?
- A Come to a complete stop before the intersection and yield the right-of-way
- B Tap the horn and squeeze past
- C Keep your speed if your light is green
- D Pass within two feet
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island requires a complete stop before the intersection and a yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog. Failing to yield to a visually impaired pedestrian can bring a fine up to $1,000.
39. How close to a crosswalk at a Rhode Island intersection may you park?
- A No closer than 20 feet
- B 8 feet, same as a hydrant
- C 50 feet
- D On the crosswalk if no one is walking
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island forbids parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and also within 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, stop sign, or traffic light. Twenty is the crosswalk number; eight is the hydrant number.
40. What is Rhode Island’s 500/200 headlight-dimming rule?
- A Dim high beams at least 500 feet ahead when approaching another vehicle, and when following at 200 feet or less
- B Dim at 50 feet both ways
- C Never dim on the open highway
- D Dim only inside Providence
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s handbook labels this the 500/200 Rule of Dimming Headlights. On the open highway at night, dim high beams promptly at least 500 feet ahead when approaching another vehicle, and when following another vehicle at 200 feet or less so you do not distract or blind the driver ahead.
41. What does Rhode Island remind drivers to do around school buses with flashing red lights?
- A Stop for school buses with flashing red lights; do not proceed while those lights are on
- B Pass on the right if no children are visible
- C Slow to 45 mph and continue
- D Stop only in a marked school zone
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s rules-of-the-road list includes that you must stop for school buses with flashing red lights. Stay stopped while the lights flash and watch for children who may cross in front of or behind the bus after it starts moving.
42. How do you enter a Rhode Island single-lane roundabout?
- A Slow to the posted speed, yield to pedestrians and to vehicles already in the circle, then merge counterclockwise when there is a safe gap
- B Enter from the left at arterial speed
- C Stop in the island
- D Never yield once you reach the painted line
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s single-lane roundabout steps are: slow to the posted speed, yield to pedestrians and other motorists, wait for a safe gap, then merge counterclockwise. Never stop in the roundabout unless it is an emergency. Signal and exit to the right, yielding again to pedestrians.
43. A Rhode Island flashing yellow light is showing. What should you do?
- A Slow down, cover the brake, then proceed with caution
- B Treat it as a stop sign
- C Speed up
- D Wait for a green ball
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s flashing yellow light means slow down, cover the brake, then proceed with caution. A flashing yellow signal elsewhere in the manual tells motorists the same thing: proceed with caution, not a free green.
44. A Rhode Island flashing red traffic light is showing. What must you do?
- A Make a full stop, yield to vehicles on your right and left, and treat it as a stop sign
- B Treat it as a yield sign
- C Treat it as a green light after dark
- D Wait for a circular green
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island says when you near a flashing red traffic light you must make a full stop and yield to vehicles on your right and left. Treat the flash as a stop sign. A flashing red signal is not a broken green.
45. How does traffic move in a Rhode Island rotary or roundabout?
- A Counterclockwise around the center island; yield, then use the splitter island and crosswalks as designed
- B Clockwise only
- C Straight over the island
- D Stop in the circle for photos
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s rotary/roundabout diagram shows traffic directed counterclockwise around a center island, with a splitter or refuge, crosswalks, and the island itself. Yield to circulating traffic and to people in the crosswalks, then signal before you exit.
46. What following-distance rule does the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual teach?
- A The three-second rule, with more space when the road is wet or you follow a motorcycle
- B One Rhode Island car length at 55 mph
- C Half a second in the city
- D No gap is required on an interstate
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island teaches the three-second rule for following distance. Leave more room — the manual also mentions four seconds — when you follow a motorcycle or when weather cuts traction. Testers stop at “any gap.” Count three on a Rhode Island street, then add a beat for rain or two wheels.
47. A Rhode Island shared-lane marking (sharrow) is painted in the travel lane. What is it telling you?
- A A bicyclist may use the full lane, and you should expect that lateral position
- B Bicycles are banned from that Rhode Island street
- C You may ignore riders and take the center
- D Only mopeds may use the marking
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island explains that a shared-lane marking in the center of a travel lane shows that a bicyclist may use the full lane. It alerts you to where riders will sit and cuts wrong-way riding. Do not squeeze a Rhode Island cyclist toward the curb because a sharrow is present.
48. How much clearance does the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual tell you to allow when you pass a bicyclist?
- A As much as possible — 3 to 5 feet — and be ready to stop if the rider falls into your lane
- B A Rhode Island door’s width after you honk
- C One foot if you stay under 25 mph
- D No extra space next to a sharrow
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island tells drivers to allow as much clearance as possible (3–5 feet) when passing a bicyclist and to be prepared to stop suddenly if the person falls into the driver’s lane. Do not blast the horn. On a road too narrow to share, expect the rider to take the travel lane. Testers treat the Rhode Island number as a hard three feet. The manual’s range is three to five, plus room to stop.
49. Before you open a car door on a Rhode Island street, what method does the Driver’s Manual tell motorists to practice?
- A Dutch Reach: open the door with the hand farther from it so you turn and look for a bicyclist
- B Push the Rhode Island door with your near hand only
- C Open it as soon as you park, without a shoulder check
- D Honk, then swing the Rhode Island door wide
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island tells motorists to practice Dutch Reach: open the door with the far hand so your torso turns and you look for a rider before the door enters the lane. Testers pop the near handle after a mirror glance. The Rhode Island study habit is the far-hand reach.
50. How far behind an emergency vehicle must you drive in Rhode Island?
- A Always stay at least 500 feet behind a Rhode Island emergency vehicle
- B One Rhode Island car length with hazards on
- C Fifteen feet, the usual Rhode Island hydrant guess
- D Draft the Rhode Island rig at highway speed
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s driver’s manual tells motorists to always drive 500 feet behind emergency vehicles. Testers copy a 200-foot or one-car-length habit. Five hundred feet is the Rhode Island follow gap, and it sits next to the Move Over rule for multi-lane roads.
51. A Rhode Island shared turn lane is marked with solid yellow outside, broken yellow inside, and turn arrows. When may you enter it?
- A Only if you intend to make a Rhode Island turn within 100 feet
- B Anytime you want a Rhode Island passing bay
- C As a Rhode Island through lane for two blocks
- D Only after you travel 500 feet in the Rhode Island center stripe
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island marks a shared turn lane with solid yellow on the outside, broken yellow inside, arrows, and usually a turning-only sign. Motorists wishing to turn shall not enter the lane unless they intend to turn within 100 feet (minimum). Testers dive into a Rhode Island center turn stripe a block early. One hundred feet is the entry window.
52. How close to a Rhode Island fire-station driveway may you park?
- A No closer than 20 feet to the driveway, or 75 feet across the street where signs mark the Rhode Island entrance
- B Eight feet, the Rhode Island hydrant number
- C Against the Rhode Island bay if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Rhode Island curb cut is empty
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island forbids parking within 20 feet of a fire-station driveway, or across the street within 75 feet of that driveway where signs are posted. Testers reuse the 8-foot hydrant number. Twenty and seventy-five are the firehouse pair.
53. May you wear earphones or a headset while driving on a Rhode Island public highway?
- A No; Rhode Island drivers may not operate a motor vehicle on a public highway while wearing earphones or headsets
- B Yes, if the Rhode Island volume stays low
- C Only on a Rhode Island interstate after 7 p.m.
- D Yes, if you use Rhode Island flashers
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island’s extra-laws list says drivers are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle upon a public highway while wearing earphones or headsets. Testers treat both-ear Rhode Island buds as a courtesy miss. One ear open is the rule, separate from the 500-foot emergency-follow extra.
54. When you park on a Rhode Island roadway with adjacent curbs, how close must the right-hand wheels sit?
- A Parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand Rhode Island curb
- B Within 18 inches only, a number copied from other Rhode Island neighbors
- C Against the Rhode Island sidewalk if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Rhode Island travel lane stays open
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-21-7 require a vehicle stopped or parked on a roadway with adjacent curbs to sit with the right-hand wheels parallel to, and within 12 inches of, the right-hand curb unless another Rhode Island rule carves out an exception. Testers copy an 18-inch number from other states. Twelve inches is the Rhode Island curb gap, separate from the 15-foot hydrant extra.
55. May you park on the roadway side of a vehicle already stopped at a Rhode Island curb?
- A No; Rhode Island forbids parking on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only at night on a Rhode Island interstate
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-21-4 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street — double parking. Testers squeeze alongside a Rhode Island curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the 12-inch curb extra.
56. May you stop, stand, or park on a Rhode Island bicycle lane, trail, or path?
- A No; Rhode Island forbids stopping, standing, or parking on any bicycle lane, trail, or path
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island path
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-21-4 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on any bicycle lane, trail, or path. Testers treat a Rhode Island bike lane as leftover curb space for a quick errand. The lane stays a bike lane, separate from the 8-foot hydrant extra and the 20-foot crosswalk extra.
57. May you stop, stand, or park on a Rhode Island crosshatched access aisle next to a disability parking space?
- A No; Rhode Island forbids stopping, standing, or parking upon any crosshatched access aisle adjacent to disability parking spaces
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island lot
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-21-4 forbids stopping, standing, or parking upon any crosshatched access aisle adjacent to disability parking spaces. Testers leave a Rhode Island pickup across the hashed aisle “just for a minute.” The hatch stays a loading path, separate from the bicycle-lane extra.
58. May you stop, stand, or park at a Rhode Island curb cut or ramp for persons with disabilities?
- A No; Rhode Island forbids stopping, standing, or parking at any curb cut or ramp for persons with disabilities
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island block
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-21-4 forbids stopping, standing, or parking at any curb cut or ramp for persons with disabilities. Testers treat an empty Rhode Island ramp as leftover stall space. The curb cut stays a wheelchair path, separate from the crosshatched-aisle extra.
59. When you park on a one-way Rhode Island road, how close must the wheels sit?
- A Either wheel a maximum of 12 inches from that Rhode Island side of the road, headed the same way traffic goes
- B Within 18 inches only, a number copied from other Rhode Island neighbors
- C Against the Rhode Island sidewalk if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a Rhode Island travel lane stays open
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says that on a one-way road a parked vehicle may have either wheel a maximum of 12 inches from the side of the road and headed the same way the traffic goes. Testers copy the two-way right-hand-only Rhode Island extra here. Twelve inches on either side is the one-way pair, separate from the two-way 12-inch extra.
60. May you park on a Rhode Island sidewalk?
- A No; Rhode Island lists a sidewalk among the places you may not park or stop
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island walk
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual lists a sidewalk among the places you may not park or stop. Testers treat a Rhode Island walk as leftover stall space. The walk stays for people, separate from the bicycle-lane extra.
61. May you park within a Rhode Island intersection?
- A No; Rhode Island lists an intersection among the places you may not park or stop
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. at a Rhode Island corner
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual lists an intersection among the places you may not park or stop. Testers nose a Rhode Island car into the box. The intersection stays a travel path, separate from the sidewalk extra.
62. May you park beside Rhode Island roadwork so that you block traffic?
- A No; Rhode Island forbids parking beside any roadwork so that you block traffic
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. beside a Rhode Island trench
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual forbids parking beside any roadwork so that you block traffic. Testers leave a Rhode Island car beside the cone line. The work side stays open, separate from the intersection extra.
63. May you park on a Rhode Island bridge or inside a tunnel?
- A No; Rhode Island lists a bridge or a tunnel among the places you may not park or stop
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island span
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual lists a bridge or a tunnel among the places you may not park or stop. Testers treat a Rhode Island span shoulder as leftover stall space. The structure stays a travel way, separate from the roadwork extra.
64. May you park on Rhode Island railroad tracks?
- A No; Rhode Island lists railroad tracks among the places you may not park or stop
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island siding
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual lists railroad tracks among the places you may not park or stop. Testers leave a Rhode Island car on the rails. Stay off the rails, separate from the 50-foot crossing buffer on the same list.
65. May you park in front of a Rhode Island driveway?
- A No; Rhode Island lists the front of any driveway among the places you may not park or stop
- B Yes, if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island apron
- D Yes, if the Rhode Island hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual lists the front of any driveway among the places you may not park or stop. Testers block a Rhode Island apron “just while they run in.” The driveway stays a way out, separate from the railroad-track extra.
66. You are approaching a bicyclist on a Rhode Island road. What does the handbook tell you about the horn?
- A Do not sound the Rhode Island horn; the noise can startle the rider and cause a swerve
- B Honk early so the Rhode Island rider moves over
- C Tap the Rhode Island horn if you stay in your lane
- D Use the Rhode Island horn only at night
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says not to sound your horn as you approach a cyclist, because the loud noise can startle them and cause them to swerve. That approach-horn line is a different fact from the 3-to-5-foot pass extra. Testers honk a Rhode Island rider out of the lane. Quiet is the handbook item.
67. After you pass a bicyclist on a Rhode Island road, what must you avoid doing in front of that rider?
- A Do not reduce Rhode Island speed or stop abruptly in front of the bicyclist
- B Cut in if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Brake after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island curb
- D Stop if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says that after you have passed a bicyclist you should not reduce speed or stop abruptly in front of them. Testers dive a Rhode Island brake in front of a just-passed bike. Clear and roll, separate from the horn extra.
68. You are turning left at a Rhode Island intersection and an oncoming bicyclist is coming through. Who goes first?
- A Yield to that oncoming Rhode Island bicyclist just as you would to an oncoming vehicle
- B Turn if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Cut across after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island curb
- D Skip the yield if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says that when turning left at an intersection you must yield to oncoming bicyclists just as you would to oncoming vehicles. Testers treat a Rhode Island bike as leftover shoulder traffic. Same yield as a car, separate from the after-pass extra.
69. Before you turn right at a Rhode Island intersection or driveway, whom should you check for?
- A Bicyclists on your Rhode Island right or behind you who are continuing straight
- B Only a Rhode Island hydrant across the street
- C Only Rhode Island traffic after 9 p.m.
- D Only a Rhode Island rail more than 50 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says that before turning right at an intersection or driveway you should check for bicyclists on your right or behind you who are continuing straight ahead. Testers cut a Rhode Island right across a bike going through. Look first, separate from the left-turn yield extra.
70. When may you drive in a marked Rhode Island bicycle lane?
- A Only when you cross it to turn a corner or to enter or leave a Rhode Island alley, private road, or driveway
- B Anytime Rhode Island flashers are on
- C After 9 p.m. on any Rhode Island bike stripe
- D Anytime the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says not to drive in a bicycle lane, but that you may cross one when turning a corner or entering or leaving an alley, private road, or driveway, and that you must yield to bicyclists in the lane or on a sidewalk before you turn into it. That drive-across carve-out is a different line from the parking-on-a-bike-lane extra. Testers treat a Rhode Island stripe as a travel lane. Cross only to turn or enter.
71. Where should a Rhode Island bicyclist ride in a roundabout lane?
- A In the middle of that Rhode Island roundabout lane, not along the curb line
- B Against Rhode Island traffic if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D Only if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says bicyclists ride in the middle of a roundabout lane, not along the curb line. Testers squeeze a Rhode Island rider against the apron. Middle of the lane, leftover from the bike-lane carve-out extra.
72. Children are riding bicycles near your Rhode Island vehicle. How should you drive?
- A Reduce Rhode Island speed and use extra caution; children’s visual skills and depth perception may not match an adult’s
- B Hold Rhode Island highway speed if flashers are on
- C Pass after 9 p.m. as if the Rhode Island rider were an adult
- D Skip the slow if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says children’s visual skills and depth perception may not be as developed as adults’, they may not judge speed and distance well, and their unpredictable behavior raises the risk, so always reduce speed and use extra caution when children are nearby, especially in school zones. Testers treat a Rhode Island child on a bike like a highway adult. Extra care, leftover from the roundabout extra.
73. Before you open a door on the traffic side of a parked Rhode Island vehicle, what does the handbook and RIGL 31-21-1 require?
- A Check first, including pedestrians and bicycles on Rhode Island sidewalks, shoulders, or bicycle lanes; the Dutch Reach turns your body so you can see
- B Swing the Rhode Island door if flashers are on
- C Leave the Rhode Island door open after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the look if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual describes dooring and tells operators to practice the Dutch Reach, opening the driver’s door with the right hand so you turn and look. RIGL 31-21-1 forbids opening a door into moving traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks, shoulders, or bicycle lanes, longer than needed to load or unload. Testers swing a Rhode Island door into a bike. Look first, leftover from the child-watch extra.
74. What do Rhode Island shared-lane markings tell a motorist?
- A They mark where a Rhode Island bicyclist is likely to sit in a shared lane, including away from parked-car doors and in a lane too narrow to share side by side
- B They are Rhode Island curb paint if flashers are on
- C They are a Rhode Island loading zone after 9 p.m.
- D They are unused if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says shared-lane markings help riders sit away from parked-car doors, sit in lanes too narrow to share side by side, alert others to that lateral location, encourage safe passing, and reduce wrong-way riding. Testers treat a Rhode Island chevron as a bike-lane ban. The shared-lane mark is leftover from the Dutch Reach extra.
75. Why does Rhode Island tell you to give a bicyclist plenty of clearance on the street?
- A Road hazards such as potholes, glass, litter, storm grates, railroad crossings, or an opened parked-car door can force that Rhode Island rider into your path
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D Only if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says hazards that automobile drivers may miss — potholes, glass, litter, storm grates, railroad crossings, and opened doors of parked vehicles — can make a bicyclist move into your path or slow down, so give plenty of clearance. Testers squeeze a Rhode Island rider against a grate. Room to swerve, leftover from the shared-lane extra.
76. Who must wear a certified bicycle helmet on a Rhode Island public highway, bicycle path, or other public right-of-way?
- A Any person fifteen years of age or younger riding a Rhode Island bicycle or riding as a passenger on one
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D Only if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver’s Manual says any person fifteen years of age or younger riding a bicycle or a passenger on a bicycle on a public highway, bicycle path, or other public right-of-way must wear a certified bicycle helmet. Testers invent a statewide adult helmet ticket. Fifteen and under is leftover from the hazard-clearance extra.
77. May a Rhode Island cyclist carry a package that takes both hands off the handlebars?
- A No; Rhode Island requires at least one hand on the handlebars at all times
- B Yes anytime Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island path
- D Yes if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-9 says no person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the use of both hands in the control and operation of the bicycle, and a person operating a bicycle shall keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times. Testers treat a Rhode Island no-hands grocery run as leftover courtesy. One hand leftover from the under-15 helmet extra.
78. What night lighting does Rhode Island require on a bicycle?
- A A white Rhode Island front lamp visible 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible 600 feet in lawful lower beams; a red rear lamp visible 500 feet may be added
- B Only Rhode Island flashers if the hydrant is nearby
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D None if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-10 says every bicycle in use at nighttime shall have a front lamp emitting a white light visible at least 500 feet, plus a red rear reflector visible 600 feet in lawful lower beams, and a lamp emitting a red light visible 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to that reflector. Testers treat a dark Rhode Island bike as leftover courtesy. Five-hundred and six-hundred-foot pair leftover from the one-hand extra.
79. When may a Rhode Island bicycle carry a child beyond the number of persons it was designed for?
- A When transporting a child six years of age or younger in a rear-mounted Rhode Island carrier or trailer that meets ASTM specifications
- B Anytime Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Anytime after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island curb
- D Anytime the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-4 says no bicycle shall carry more persons than the number for which it is designed or equipped, except when transporting a child six years of age or younger in a rear-mounted bicycle carrier and/or trailer that meets ASTM specifications. Testers treat a leftover Rhode Island handlebar toddler as courtesy. Under-six carrier leftover from the night-light extra.
80. May a Rhode Island bicycle be equipped with a siren or whistle?
- A No; Rhode Island forbids a bicycle equipped with a siren or whistle
- B Yes anytime Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island path
- D Yes if the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 8 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-10 says a bicycle shall not be equipped with, nor shall any person use a bicycle equipped with, a siren or whistle. Testers treat a Rhode Island bike siren as leftover courtesy. No siren leftover from the under-six carrier extra.
81. How many Rhode Island bicyclists may ride abreast on a regular roadway?
- A A Rhode Island pair may ride two abreast, except more than two on exclusive bicycle trails or paths
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-7 says persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on bicycle trails or paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island four-wide packs. Two-abreast leftover from the siren extra.
82. When Rhode Island riders ride two abreast, what extra duties apply?
- A A Rhode Island pair must not unduly impede traffic and, on a laned roadway, stay in a single lane
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-7 says persons riding two abreast shall not unduly impede traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island two-lane packs. Single-lane leftover from the two-abreast extra.
83. What rights does a Rhode Island human-powered sidewalk or crosswalk rider have?
- A A Rhode Island human-powered vehicle or EPAMD on a sidewalk or crosswalk keeps pedestrian rights and duties
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-12 says a person propelling a vehicle by human power or operating an electric personal assistive mobility device upon and along a sidewalk, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, shall be granted all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island car-rules on the walk. Pedestrian-rights leftover from the single-lane extra.
84. What extra duties apply to a Rhode Island EPAMD sidewalk ride, including New Shoreham?
- A A Rhode Island EPAMD yields or gives an audible signal, passes a mobility aid only when the sidewalk exceeds five feet, and EPAMD or electric motorized bicycles stay off New Shoreham sidewalks and crosswalks
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-12 says an EPAMD on a sidewalk or bicycle path or trail shall yield to pedestrians or give an audible signal before overtaking, pass a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid only when the sidewalk exceeds five feet, and EPAMD and electric motorized bicycles are prohibited from sidewalks and crosswalks in the town of New Shoreham. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island silent passes. New-Shoreham leftover from the pedestrian-rights extra.
85. What classes does Rhode Island use for electric bicycles?
- A A Rhode Island Class 1 motor helps only while pedaling to 20 mph; a Class 2 throttle stops at 20 mph; a Class 3 motor helps only while pedaling to 28 mph
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19.7-1 on webserver.rilegislature.gov creates three classes: Class 1 assists only when the rider is pedaling and ceases at 20 miles per hour; Class 2 uses a throttle-actuated motor that ceases at 20 miles per hour; and Class 3 assists only when the rider is pedaling and ceases at 28 miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Rhode one-speed-bucket courtesy. Classes leftover from the prior extra.
86. Where may a Rhode Island Class 1 electric bicycle use a state bicycle trail?
- A A Rhode Island Class 1 electric bicycle may use a state bicycle trail or path; DEM may set other class rules on its land
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19.7-2 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says the department of environmental management may by regulation determine allowable uses of electric bicycles on properties under its jurisdiction, provided that Class 1 electric bicycles shall be allowable on state bicycle trails or paths as defined by 31-1-23. Testers invent leftover Rhode class-1-ban courtesy. State-path leftover from the prior extra.
87. Who must wear a helmet on a Rhode Island electric bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island electric-bicycle operator or passenger under twenty-one wears a strapped CPSC helmet on a public highway, trail, shared-use path, park, school, or other public right-of-way
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19.7-3 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says any person under age 21 who is operating or is a passenger on an electric bicycle on a public highway, bicycle trail or path, shared use path, park or recreational area, school property, or other public right-of-way shall wear a strapped helmet that meets CPSC standards. That is separate from the under-15 ordinary-bike helmet duty. Testers invent leftover Rhode bare-head-teen courtesy. Under-21 leftover from the prior extra.
88. What role does a Rhode Island electric-bicycle helmet miss play in a civil case?
- A A Rhode Island electric-bicycle helmet miss is not contributory or comparative negligence and is not admissible in a civil trial
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19.7-3 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says in no event shall failure to wear a helmet be considered as contributory or comparative negligence, nor shall the failure to wear a helmet be admissible as evidence in the trial of any civil action. That civil rule is separate from the under-21 wear duty in the same section. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island automatic-fault courtesy. No-negligence leftover from the prior extra.
89. Where must a Rhode Island bicyclist ride on a roadway?
- A A Rhode Island bicyclist rides as near to the right side as practicable, except where official signs or pavement markings direct otherwise
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-6 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction, except where official traffic control devices (signs or pavement markings) specifically direct bicyclists to do otherwise. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island gutter-only-everywhere courtesy. Ride-right leftover from the prior extra.
90. May a Rhode Island bicyclist cling to a moving vehicle?
- A A Rhode Island bicyclist may not attach that bicycle or rider to a vehicle; a designed trailer or semi-trailer may attach
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-5 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says no person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach it or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway, and that section does not prohibit attaching a trailer or semi-trailer to a bicycle if that trailer or semi-trailer has been designed for this attachment. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island bumper-hitch courtesy. No-cling leftover from the prior extra.
91. What rights does a Rhode Island bicyclist or electric motorized bicycle rider have?
- A A Rhode Island bicyclist, EPAMD, or electric motorized bicycle rider has the same rights and duties as a vehicle driver and may use a highway shoulder except where bicyclists are banned
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-3 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says every person riding an EPAMD, riding an electric motorized bicycle, or propelling a vehicle by human power shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle, and that this section shall not forbid a bicyclist, EPAMD, or electric motorized bicycle from traveling upon the shoulders of the highway except for those highways which prohibit bicyclists. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island no-shoulder-ever courtesy. Same-rights leftover from the prior extra.
92. Where may a Rhode Island human-powered vehicle ride on a sidewalk?
- A A Rhode Island human-powered vehicle, motorized wheelchair, or EPAMD may use a sidewalk, bicycle lane, bicycle route, or crosswalk unless official signs forbid that ride
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-11 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a person may ride any vehicle operated by human power or may operate a motorized wheelchair or an EPAMD upon and along a sidewalk, a bicycle lane, a bicycle route, or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk, unless prohibited by official traffic-control devices (signs). Testers invent leftover Rhode Island sidewalk-ban-everywhere courtesy. Sidewalk leftover from the prior extra.
93. What brake does a Rhode Island bicycle need?
- A A Rhode Island on-road bicycle needs a brake that can stop within 25 feet from 10 mph on dry, level, clean pavement
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-10(e) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says no person shall sell a bicycle, new or used, that is not equipped, and every bicycle, excluding bicycles that are especially designed and made for off-road use, shall be equipped with a brake or brakes which will enable the operator to stop the bicycle within twenty-five feet at a speed of ten miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island coaster-only courtesy. Brake leftover from the prior extra.
94. What side reflector does a Rhode Island bicycle need at night?
- A A Rhode Island nighttime bicycle needs at least 20 square inches of white reflective material on each side on the wheels or tires
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-10(f) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a minimum of twenty square inches on each side of the bicycle of white reflective material on the wheels or tires to indicate as nearly as possible the continuous circular shape and size of the wheels or tires. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island front-and-rear-only courtesy. Side-reflector leftover from the prior extra.
95. How far ahead must a Rhode Island bicyclist signal a turn?
- A A Rhode Island bicyclist signals a right or left during the last 100 feet before the turn and while stopped waiting to turn, except a hand signal need not stay continuous if that hand is needed to control the bicycle
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-14 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred feet traveled by the bicycle before turning, and shall be given while the bicycle is stopped waiting to turn, and that a signal by hand and arm need not be given continuously if the hand is needed in control or operation of the bicycle. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island no-signal-ever courtesy. Hundred-foot leftover from the prior extra.
96. How must a Rhode Island bicyclist make a left turn from the right edge?
- A A Rhode Island bicyclist approaches and completes that left from a spot as near the right-hand curb or edge as practicable unless the vehicle-left rule is used
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Rhode Island General Laws 31-19-15 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a person riding a bicycle intending to turn left shall, unless the rider complies with section 31-16-2, approach the turn in a position as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, and the turn shall be made at a position as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway along which the bicyclist intends to proceed after turning. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island left-from-the-fast-lane-only courtesy. Box-left leftover from the prior extra.
97. What happens if a Rhode Island rider breaks a bicycle chapter rule?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle-chapter miss is a violation adjudicated administratively under chapter 41.1
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-1 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says it is a violation for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this chapter. The violations shall be adjudicated administratively under the provisions of chapter 41.1 of this title. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island license-points-ticket courtesy. Article-violation leftover from the prior extra.
98. May a Rhode Island parent let a child break a title rule?
- A A Rhode Island parent or guardian may not authorize or knowingly permit a child or ward to violate chapters 1 through 27 of title 31
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-2 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says the parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any child or ward to violate any of the provisions of chapters 1 through 27 of this title. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island kids-may-ignore courtesy. Parent-duty leftover from the prior extra.
99. Where may a Rhode Island bicycle park on a sidewalk?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle may park on a sidewalk unless an official traffic control device sign bans or restricts that parking
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-13(a) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a person may park a bicycle on a sidewalk unless prohibited or restricted by an official traffic control device (sign). Testers invent leftover Rhode Island walk-ban-everywhere courtesy. Sidewalk-park leftover from the prior extra.
100. How must a Rhode Island sidewalk bicycle park?
- A A Rhode Island sidewalk-parked bicycle must not unduly impede pedestrian or other traffic
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-13(b) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle parked on a sidewalk shall not unduly impede pedestrian or other traffic. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island block-the-walk courtesy. Sidewalk-not-impede leftover from the prior extra.
101. At what angle may a Rhode Island bicycle park in the roadway?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle may park in the roadway at any angle to the curb or edge where parking is allowed
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-13(c) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle may be parked in the roadway at any angle to the curb or edge of the roadway at any location where parking is allowed. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island parallel-only courtesy. Angle-park leftover from the prior extra.
102. May Rhode Island bicycles park abreast in the roadway?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle may park on the roadway abreast of another bicycle near the side where parking is allowed
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-13(d) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle may be parked on the roadway abreast of another bicycle or bicycles near the side of the roadway at any location where parking is allowed. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island one-bike-only-curb courtesy. Abreast-park leftover from the prior extra.
103. What frame mark must a sold Rhode Island bicycle carry?
- A A Rhode Island retail bicycle sale needs an identifying number permanently stamped or cast on the frame
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-16 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says no person engaged in the business of selling bicycles at retail shall sell any bicycle unless the bicycle has an identifying number permanently stamped or cast on its frame. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island blank-frame-ok courtesy. Sold-bike-id leftover from the prior extra.
104. When may a Rhode Island officer stop a bicycle for an equipment check?
- A A Rhode Island uniformed police officer who has reasonable cause to believe a bicycle is unsafe or its required equipment is missing or out of adjustment may require the rider to stop and submit the bicycle to an inspection and test
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-17 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a uniformed police officer may at any time upon reasonable cause to believe that a bicycle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require the person riding the bicycle to stop and submit the bicycle to an inspection and a test with reference to it as may be appropriate. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island never-stop-a-bike courtesy. Inspect-stop leftover from the prior extra.
105. When may a Rhode Island highway bicycle race run?
- A A Rhode Island highway bicycle race is lawful only after state or local authorities approve it under conditions that keep racers, spectators, and other highway users reasonably safe and prevent unreasonable traffic interference
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-18(a) and (b) on webserver.rilegislature.gov say bicycle racing on the highways is prohibited except as authorized in that section, and that a highway race is not unlawful when state or local authorities approve the event on highways under their jurisdiction under conditions which assure reasonable safety for all race participants, spectators, and other highway users, and which prevent unreasonable interference with traffic flow which would seriously inconvenience other highway users. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island race-anywhere courtesy. Race-approval leftover from the prior extra.
106. May an approved Rhode Island highway bicycle race skip ordinary traffic rules?
- A A Rhode Island approved highway bicycle race participant may be exempted from otherwise applicable traffic laws if the approving authority agrees and traffic control keeps every highway user safe
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-18(c) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says by agreement with the approving authority, participants in an approved bicycle highway racing event may be exempted from compliance with any traffic laws otherwise applicable to it, provided that traffic control is adequate to assure the safety of all highway users. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island keep-every-race-rule courtesy. Race-exempt leftover from the prior extra.
107. Where may a Rhode Island roller-skater or coaster rider use a roadway?
- A A Rhode Island roller-skater, coaster, toy-vehicle, or similar-device rider uses a roadway only while crossing on a crosswalk with pedestrian rights and duties, except on a play street set aside by a duly authorized police authority
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-19 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says no person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device, shall go upon any roadway except while crossing a street on a crosswalk, and when so crossing, the person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to pedestrians. This section shall not apply upon any street while set aside as a play street by a duly authorized police authority. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island skate-the-travel-lane courtesy. Coaster-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
108. What must a Rhode Island seller give with a new bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island new-bicycle sale needs a bill of sale with the date, seller and buyer names and addresses, and the manufacturer name, model, and serial number
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-20 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says in every sale of a new bicycle, the seller shall issue a bill of sale which shall contain on it the date of sale, the seller's and buyer's name and address, the manufacturer's name, model, and serial number of the bicycle. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island handshake-only courtesy. New-bike-sale leftover from the prior extra.
109. What must a Rhode Island seller do if a used bicycle misses its id facts?
- A A Rhode Island used-bicycle sale needs a bill of sale with the date, names, and available id facts, and the seller must get a local-police registration number when any of those facts is missing
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-19-21 on webserver.rilegislature.gov says in every sale of a used bicycle, the seller shall issue a bill of sale which shall contain the date of sale, the seller's and buyer's names and addresses, the manufacturer's name, model, and serial numbers where this information is available on the bicycle. Where any of this information is missing, the seller must obtain a registration number from the local police. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island skip-the-paper courtesy. Used-bike-sale leftover from the prior extra.
110. What counts as a Rhode Island bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle is every two-tandem-wheel vehicle moved only by human power that a person may ride, and that term leaves out a scooter or a similar device
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(e) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle means every vehicle having two tandem wheels, except scooters and similar devices, propelled exclusively by human power, and upon which a person may ride. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-scooter-is-a-bike courtesy. Bicycle-defined leftover from the prior extra.
111. What counts as a Rhode Island electric motorized bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island electric motorized bicycle, also called an electric bicycle, is a two-wheel machine that may be moved by human power or an electric motor or both, with an electric motor rated no more than two S.A.E. horsepower and a top speed no more than 28 miles per hour
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(g) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says an electric motorized bicycle, also called an electric bicycle, as defined in section 31-19.7-1, means a two-wheel vehicle that may be propelled by human power or electric motor power, or by both, with an electric motor rated not more than two S.A.E. horsepower, that is capable of a maximum speed of not more than twenty-eight miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-helper-motor-is-an-e-bike courtesy. E-bike-defined leftover from the prior extra.
112. What counts as a Rhode Island electric personal assistive mobility device?
- A A Rhode Island electric personal assistive mobility device is a self-balancing non-tandem two-wheel machine for one person with an electric drive capped at 15 miles per hour
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(h) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says an electric personal assistive mobility device is a self-balancing, non-tandem two-wheeled device, designed to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to fifteen miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-hoverboard-is-an-epamd courtesy. Epamd-defined leftover from the prior extra.
113. What counts as a Rhode Island motorized bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island motorized bicycle is a two-wheel machine that may be moved by human power or helper power or both, with a motor rated no more than 4.9 horsepower and no more than 50 cubic centimeters, and a top speed no more than 30 miles per hour
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(p) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says motorized bicycles means two-wheel vehicles that may be propelled by human power or helper power, or by both, with a motor rated not more than four and nine-tenths horsepower and not greater than fifty cubic centimeters, that are capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-helper-cycle-is-a-motorized-bicycle courtesy. Motorized-bicycle-defined leftover from the prior extra.
114. Does a Rhode Island motor vehicle include an electric motorized bicycle or an electric personal assistive mobility device?
- A A Rhode Island motor vehicle term leaves out a machine moved only by human power, an electric personal assistive mobility device, an electric motorized bicycle, and a motorized wheelchair
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(u) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a motor vehicle means every vehicle that is self-propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails, except vehicles moved exclusively by human power, an EPAMD and electric motorized bicycles as defined in subsection (g) of this section, and motorized wheelchairs. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island an-e-bike-is-a-car courtesy. Motor-vehicle-excludes leftover from the prior extra.
115. What counts as a Rhode Island bicycle lane?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle lane is a highway right-of-way portion the state marks for exclusive bicycle use, and a motor vehicle may enter that lane only to turn, enter or leave the roadway or a parking lane, or when official duty requires it
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-23(a) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle lane means a portion of highway right-of-way designated by the state and identified by official traffic control devices for the exclusive use of bicyclists. The operation and parking of motor vehicles is prohibited within the lane identified for exclusive use by bicyclists, except when making a turn, entering or leaving the roadway or a parking lane, or when required in the course of official duty. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cars-may-park-in-a-bike-lane courtesy. Bicycle-lane-defined leftover from the prior extra.
116. What counts as a Rhode Island bicycle trail or path?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle trail or path is a bikeway physically split from motor traffic by open space or a barrier, in the highway right-of-way or on its own right-of-way, and pedestrians, skaters, class 1 electric bicycle riders, wheelchair users, joggers, and other nonmotorized users may also use it
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-23(c) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle trail or path means a bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way. Bicycle trails or paths may also be used by pedestrians, skaters, riders of Class 1 electric bicycles as defined in section 31-19.7-1, wheelchair users, joggers, and other nonmotorized users. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island class-3-e-bikes-own-every-path courtesy. Bicycle-trail-defined leftover from the prior extra.
117. Does a Rhode Island motorcycle include a bicycle with a helper motor?
- A A Rhode Island motorcycle has no more than three wheels on the ground and a saddle the driver sits astride, and that term leaves out a bicycle with a helper motor
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(n) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a motorcycle means only those motor vehicles having not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and a saddle on which the driver sits astride, except bicycles with helper motors as defined in subsection (p) of this section. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island a-helper-motor-bike-is-a-motorcycle courtesy. Motorcycle-excludes leftover from the prior extra.
118. Does a Rhode Island motor-driven cycle include a bicycle with a helper motor?
- A A Rhode Island motor-driven cycle is every motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor no greater than five horsepower, and that term leaves out a bicycle with a helper motor
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(o) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a motor-driven cycle means every motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor of no greater than five horsepower, except bicycles with helper motors as defined in subsection (p) of this section. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island a-helper-motor-bike-is-a-motor-driven-cycle courtesy. Motor-driven-cycle-excludes leftover from the prior extra.
119. What counts as a Rhode Island bicycle route?
- A A Rhode Island bicycle route is a shared highway right-of-way the state marks with official signs for bicyclists
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-23(b) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a bicycle route means a shared right-of-way along a highway, designated by the state and identified by official traffic control devices for use by bicyclists. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-shoulder-is-a-bike-route courtesy. Bicycle-route-defined leftover from the prior extra.
120. What counts as a Rhode Island motorized tricycle?
- A A Rhode Island motorized tricycle may be moved by human power or a helper motor or both, with a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and a top speed no more than 30 miles per hour
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(r) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says motorized tricycles means tricycles that may be propelled by human power or helper motor, or by both, with a motor rated no more than 1.5 brake horsepower that is capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-three-wheel-helper-is-a-car courtesy. Motorized-tricycle-defined leftover from the prior extra.
121. What counts as a Rhode Island motor scooter?
- A A Rhode Island motor scooter is a motor-driven cycle with a motor rated no more than 4.9 horsepower and no more than 50 cubic centimeters and a top speed no more than 30 miles per hour
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(t) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a motor scooter means a motor-driven cycle with a motor rated not more than four and nine-tenths horsepower and not greater than fifty cubic centimeters that is capable of a maximum speed of not more than thirty miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-stand-up-deck-is-a-motor-scooter courtesy. Motor-scooter-defined leftover from the prior extra.
122. What counts as a Rhode Island pedal carriage?
- A A Rhode Island pedal carriage, also called a quadricycle, is a nonmotorized bicycle with four or more wheels moved by one or more people and able to carry extra passengers in seats or on a platform, and that term leaves out a bicycle with trainer or beginner wheels, a wheelchair or other disability carrier, and a child or adult tricycle with a seat for only one operator and no passenger
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(z) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a pedal carriage, also known as quadricycles, means a nonmotorized bicycle with four or more wheels operated by one or more persons for the purpose of, or capable of, transporting additional passengers in seats or on a platform made a part of or otherwise attached to the pedal carriage. The term shall not include a bicycle with trainer or beginner wheels affixed to it, nor shall it include a wheelchair or other vehicle with the purpose of operation by or for the transportation of a person with a disability, nor shall it include a tricycle built for a child or an adult with a seat for only one operator and no passenger. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-trainer-bike-is-a-pedal-carriage courtesy. Pedal-carriage-defined leftover from the prior extra.
123. What counts as a Rhode Island rickshaw?
- A A Rhode Island rickshaw, also called a pedi cab, is a nonmotorized bicycle with three wheels moved by one person and able to carry extra passengers in seats or on a platform, and that term leaves out a bicycle built for two with riders seated one behind the other, a bicycle with trainer or beginner wheels, and a wheelchair or other disability carrier
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-1-3(bb) on webserver.rilegislature.gov says a rickshaw, also known as pedi cab, means a nonmotorized bicycle with three wheels operated by one person for the purpose of, or capable of, transporting additional passengers in seats or on a platform made a part of, or otherwise attached to, the rickshaw. This definition shall not include a bicycle built for two where the operators are seated one behind the other, nor shall it include the operation of a bicycle with trainer or beginner wheels affixed thereto, nor shall it include a wheelchair or other vehicle with the purpose of operation by or for the transportation of a person with a disability. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island any-tandem-is-a-rickshaw courtesy. Rickshaw-defined leftover from the prior extra.
124. Who goes first at a Rhode Island four-way stop?
- A A Rhode Island driver who has stopped shall yield to all other vehicles that were already stopped before that driver arrived
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual Four-Way Stops section on dmv.ri.gov says once stopped, you must yield to all other vehicles that were stopped prior to your arrival at the stop sign. Once having stopped, all other vehicles arriving after you must yield the right of way to you. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-through-if-you-are-in-a-hurry courtesy. Four-way-yield-prior leftover from the prior extra.
125. Who yields when two Rhode Island vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right when two vehicles arrive at the same time
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual Four-Way Stops section on dmv.ri.gov says if two vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time, you must yield the right of way to the vehicle on your right. That same-time rule is separate from the already-shipped first-stopped four-way extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island the-bigger-vehicle-always-goes-first courtesy. Four-way-same-time-right leftover from the prior extra.
126. What must the Rhode Island parking brake do on a hill-start test?
- A A Rhode Island parking brake must hold the vehicle from rolling back after the driver stops on the right side, sets the parking brake, and shifts to neutral
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual Starting on a Hill section on dmv.ri.gov says you will be instructed to drive to the right side of the road, stop, and then set your parking brake and shift to neutral. The parking brake must hold the vehicle from rolling back. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island hold-it-with-the-clutch-and-skip-the-brake courtesy. Hill-start-hold-brake leftover from the prior extra.
127. Where must a Rhode Island driver stop when leaving a private road or driveway?
- A A Rhode Island driver entering the roadway from a private road or driveway shall stop at the sidewalk before continuing to the curb line and shall stop again there
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual Entering the Roadway from a Private Road or Driveway section on dmv.ri.gov says when entering the roadway from a private road or driveway, you must stop at the sidewalk before continuing to the curb line where you are mandated to stop again. Stopping at the sidewalk lets you check for pedestrians on the sidewalk, and stopping at the curb lets you check for oncoming traffic. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-straight-out-if-the-gap-looks-wide courtesy. Driveway-stop-sidewalk-curb leftover from the prior extra.
128. How must a Rhode Island driver treat an intersection with no signs or signals?
- A A Rhode Island driver approaching an uncontrolled intersection shall treat it as if a yield sign were present
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual traffic-signals section on dmv.ri.gov says intersections without signs or signals are uncontrolled intersections. When approaching uncontrolled intersections, motorists must treat the intersection as if there were a yield sign present. That yield-as-if rule is separate from the already-shipped four-way stop extras. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island blast-through-because-nothing-is-posted courtesy. Uncontrolled-treat-as-yield leftover from the prior extra.
129. Where may a Rhode Island pedestrian walk at a roundabout?
- A A Rhode Island pedestrian shall cross at the crosswalk and splitter or refuge, and shall skip walking through the roundabout or across the center island
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual roundabout section on dmv.ri.gov says pedestrians should cross to the raised or painted splitter or refuge, then look right and finish crossing to the opposite sidewalk. Pedestrians should never walk through a roundabout or cross the center island. That no-island-walk rule is separate from the already-shipped motorist enter-and-exit question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-straight-across-the-island courtesy. Pedestrian-no-walk-through-roundabout leftover from the prior extra.
130. Which way should a Rhode Island driver run after a vehicle stalls on tracks with a train coming?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall get everyone off the tracks and run far away in a parallel line opposite the direction the train is moving
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual railroad section on dmv.ri.gov says if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, get yourself and any passengers out and off the tracks. To avoid being hit by debris from the collision, run far away from the tracks in a parallel line in the opposite direction from which the train is moving. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island run-with-the-train-and-the-debris courtesy. Rail-stall-run-opposite leftover from the prior extra.
131. How should a Rhode Island driver treat tracks that look unused?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall assume a train will travel on the tracks even if the tracks appear abandoned
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual railroad section on dmv.ri.gov says although some railroad tracks appear abandoned, never assume a train cannot be present. Assume a train will travel on the tracks, even if the tracks appear to be abandoned. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-the-rusty-rails-as-empty courtesy. Rail-abandoned-assume-train leftover from the prior extra.
132. When may a Rhode Island driver turn right on a steady red light?
- A A Rhode Island driver may turn right on a steady red after a complete stop and after yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles, unless a sign prohibits the turn
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual traffic-signals page on dmv.ri.gov says except when a sign prohibits a right turn on red, vehicles may turn right on a steady red light after the driver has stopped completely and yielded the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles. A stopped motorist need not turn right on red. That stop-then-yield turn is separate from the already-shipped red-arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-the-red-if-the-curb-looks-empty courtesy. Right-on-red-stop-yield-peds-and-vehicles leftover from the prior extra.
133. Who must a Rhode Island driver yield to on a flashing yellow arrow?
- A A Rhode Island driver facing a flashing yellow arrow may turn in that direction only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual traffic-signals page on dmv.ri.gov says when a flashing yellow arrow is displayed, you may proceed with turning in the direction of the arrow only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has a steady green light. That arrow yield is separate from the already-shipped flashing-yellow-light and red-arrow regular questions. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-across-on-the-flash-without-looking courtesy. Flashing-yellow-arrow-yield-oncoming-and-peds leftover from the prior extra.
134. Who has the right-of-way when a Rhode Island driver is waiting to turn left?
- A A Rhode Island driver turning left must yield to the motor vehicle approaching directly and to the vehicle approaching on the right
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual left-turn steps on dmv.ri.gov say both the motor vehicle directly approaching you and the vehicle approaching on your right have the right-of-way. Always yield to pedestrians in the street. That two-way yield is separate from the already-shipped oncoming-bicyclist left-turn extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-across-if-the-gap-looks-close-enough courtesy. Left-turn-yield-oncoming-and-vehicle-on-right leftover from the prior extra.
135. Who must a Rhode Island driver yield to when leaving a roundabout?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall signal, exit the roundabout to the right, and yield to pedestrians
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual roundabout page on dmv.ri.gov says to exit, signal, then exit the roundabout to the right and yield to pedestrians. That exit-yield is separate from the already-shipped enter-yield-and-merge-counterclockwise regular question and from the already-shipped pedestrian-never-walk-through-the-island extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-left-across-the-splitter courtesy. Roundabout-exit-right-yield-peds leftover from the prior extra.
136. What must a Rhode Island driver do at a stop sign?
- A A Rhode Island driver approaching a stop sign shall stop before the near-side crosswalk, or at a clearly marked stop line if there is no crosswalk, or at the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic if there is no line
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official R.I. Gen. Laws 31-20-9 in the Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says every driver approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a clearly marked stop line. If no stop line exists, stop at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal. That octagon stop is separate from the already-shipped four-way first-stopped and same-time extras. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-sign-before-crosswalk-or-line leftover from the prior extra.
137. What must a Rhode Island driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall pull to the right, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass, then signal, check over the shoulder for a second emergency vehicle, and proceed
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says at all times, give emergency vehicles the right-of-way. If an emergency vehicle is approaching, pull over to the right, stop and wait for it to pass. Before re-entering the flow of traffic, activate your turn signal, glance over your shoulder to ensure another emergency vehicle is not coming, then proceed. That pull-and-second-check is separate from the already-shipped 500-foot follow regular question and the already-shipped Move Over regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island keep-rolling-and-wave-the-siren-through courtesy. Emergency-pull-right-stop-then-check-second leftover from the prior extra.
138. What may a Rhode Island driver do on a steady green light?
- A A Rhode Island driver facing a steady green light may proceed with caution so as to avoid colliding with another vehicle or pedestrian
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual traffic-signals page on dmv.ri.gov says a steady green light means you may proceed with caution to avoid colliding with another vehicle or pedestrian. That caution clearance is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red and flashing-yellow-arrow extras. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island blast-the-green-crosswalk-because-you-have-the-ball courtesy. Green-proceed-with-caution-avoid-collision leftover from the prior extra.
139. How long must a Rhode Island stop last?
- A A Rhode Island driver who is stopping shall completely cease all forward motion for a minimum of three seconds
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual Stopping section on dmv.ri.gov says when stopping, drivers should completely cease all forward motion for a minimum of three seconds. This gives the driver time to look left, look right, look center, look left again, and proceed with caution. That three-second pause is separate from the already-shipped stop-sign location extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island tap-the-brakes-and-roll-if-nobody-is-coming courtesy. Complete-stop-three-seconds leftover from the prior extra.
140. What must a Rhode Island driver do at a steady yellow traffic light?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall slow down and proceed with caution if a stop cannot be made safely, and shall clear the intersection with caution as required by law
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says a steady yellow light tells a driver that a red light is next. Slow down and proceed with caution if a stop cannot be made safely. A motorist must proceed with caution through the yellow light so as to clear the intersection as required by law. That clear-if-needed yellow is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-slow-if-cannot-stop-safely-then-clear leftover from the prior extra.
141. What may a Rhode Island driver do at a green arrow shown with a red light?
- A A Rhode Island driver may proceed into the intersection and turn in the direction of that protected green arrow
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says city intersections often show a green arrow along with the red light. Vehicles at the light may proceed into the intersection and turn in the direction indicated by the green arrow. That protected turn lane is separate from the already-shipped red-arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-across-on-circular-green-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-with-red-protected-turn leftover from the prior extra.
142. What must a Rhode Island driver do at a steady red traffic light?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall stop before reaching the crosswalk and wait until the light is green unless a green arrow directs otherwise
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says a steady red light means stop before reaching the crosswalk and wait until the light is green unless another light such as a green arrow directs you otherwise. That circular red stop is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-the-red-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-stop-before-crosswalk-unless-green-arrow leftover from the prior extra.
143. What must a Rhode Island driver do when another driver runs a red light?
- A A Rhode Island driver who has a green light shall skip insisting on the right-of-way and stay ready to stop for that violator
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says when a driver fails to stop at a red light, others who have a green light should not insist on the right-of-way. Stay alert for possible violators and prepare to stop to avoid a collision. That green-does-not-guarantee-clearance duty is separate from the already-shipped circular green regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island blast-the-green-without-a-second-look courtesy. Do-not-insist-on-row-when-other-runs-red leftover from the prior extra.
144. Must a Rhode Island driver turn right on a steady red light when the turn is allowed?
- A A Rhode Island driver stopped at that red may skip the right turn if the driver does not want to turn
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says except when a sign prohibits a right turn on red, vehicles may turn right on a steady red after a complete stop and a yield. A motorist stopped at a red light does not have to turn right on red if they do not desire to do so. That optional turn is separate from the already-shipped when-you-may-turn regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island force-the-right-on-red-even-if-you-want-to-wait courtesy. Right-on-red-no-duty-to-turn-if-you-skip-it leftover from the prior extra.
145. When does a Rhode Island driver face doubled work-zone speeding fines?
- A A Rhode Island driver faces doubled fines for speeding in those designated areas twenty-four hours a day
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says drive within the posted construction speed limits. Fines are doubled for speeding tickets issued within these designated areas twenty-four hours a day. That all-day double is separate from the already-shipped unposted city-speed regular question. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-the-cones-as-a-night-only-fine courtesy. Work-zone-fines-doubled-24-hours leftover from the prior extra.
146. What must a Rhode Island driver do when a flagger or officer is controlling a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall follow those directions, skip changing lanes in the zone, and treat the flagger as having legal authority to control traffic
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says pay attention to the directions given by law enforcement officers and flaggers and do not change lanes within the work zone. Flaggers or officers use hand signals or signs to instruct motorists to slow down or stop. Flaggers have the legal authority to control traffic. That flagger duty is separate from the already-shipped doubled-fine extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island ignore-the-flag-and-change-lanes-in-the-cones courtesy. Work-zone-flagger-legal-authority-follow-no-lane-change leftover from the prior extra.
147. Which distractions must a Rhode Island driver skip in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall skip talking on a phone, changing radio stations, and holding a conversation with passengers
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says dedicate full attention to the roadway in a work zone. Refrain from distracting activities such as talking on a personal wireless communication device, changing radio stations, and having a conversation with passengers. That attention duty is separate from the already-shipped flagger extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island chat-and-tune-the-radio-through-the-cones courtesy. Work-zone-skip-phone-radio-and-chat leftover from the prior extra.
148. What must a Rhode Island driver do about speed and attention in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall reduce speed and pay attention
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says reduce speed and pay attention. Speed and inattention are two of the most common causes of work zone crashes. That slow-and-look duty is separate from the already-shipped flagger-authority extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island keep-speed-if-no-worker-is-in-your-lane courtesy. Reduce-speed-and-pay-attention leftover from the prior extra.
149. What must a Rhode Island driver watch for in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall watch out for workers in the zone as well as their equipment
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says watch out for workers in the zone as well as their equipment. That worker-watch duty is separate from the already-shipped reduce-speed extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island watch-only-the-posted-speed-and-ignore-the-crew courtesy. Watch-out-for-workers-and-equipment leftover from the prior extra.
150. Why must a Rhode Island driver skip tailgating in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall skip tailgating because most work-zone crashes are rear-end collisions
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says do not tailgate; most work zone crashes are rear-end collisions. That gap duty is separate from the already-shipped worker-watch extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island close-the-gap-to-keep-the-line-moving courtesy. Skip-tailgating-rear-end-crashes leftover from the prior extra.
151. When should a Rhode Island driver merge in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall merge early and when it is safe
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says merge early and when it is safe; motorists can help maintain traffic flow by moving to the appropriate lane at first notice. That early-merge duty is separate from the already-shipped no-tailgate extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island hold-the-closed-lane-until-the-last-cone courtesy. Merge-early-when-safe leftover from the prior extra.
152. What colors and shapes mark a Rhode Island construction sign?
- A A Rhode Island construction sign uses a high-visibility fluorescent yellow-green, orange, or pink color and a diamond or rectangular shape
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says construction signs are in high visibility colors (fluorescent yellow-green, orange, or pink) diamond or rectangular shape, and posted prior to, within, and after the work zones. That color-and-shape cue is separate from the already-shipped flagger-or-officer extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-work-signs-as-white-rectangles courtesy. Construction-signs-high-visibility-colors-diamond-or-rectangular leftover from the prior extra.
153. What hazards do high-visibility construction signs warn a Rhode Island driver about?
- A A Rhode Island high-visibility construction sign warns of potential hazards ahead such as detours, lane closures, uneven pavement, flaggers, or police officers
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says high visibility construction signs warn motorists of potential hazards ahead such as detours, lane closures, uneven pavement, flaggers, police officers. That hazard-list cue is separate from the already-shipped color-and-shape extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. High-visibility-signs-warn-detours-lane-closures-or-flaggers leftover from the prior extra.
154. What other warning devices must a Rhode Island driver watch for in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall watch for cones, barrels, tubes, panels, barricades, flashing arrow boards, and temporary roadway markings
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says motorists should be aware of other warning devices used in the work zone such as cones, barrels, tubes, panels, barricades, flashing arrow boards, and temporary roadway markings. That device-watch duty is separate from the already-shipped watch-for-workers extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island watch-only-the-posted-speed-and-ignore-the-cones courtesy. Warning-devices-cones-barrels-tubes-panels-barricades-or-temp-markings leftover from the prior extra.
155. What must a Rhode Island driver expect about how fast a work zone can change?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect the unexpected because work zones can change hourly
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says expect the unexpected; work zones change hourly. That hourly-change cue is separate from the already-shipped merge-early extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island assume-the-cone-line-stays-put-all-day courtesy. Expect-the-unexpected-work-zones-change-hourly leftover from the prior extra.
156. What attention must a Rhode Island driver give in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall dedicate full attention to the roadway
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says dedicate full attention to the roadway. That focus duty is separate from the already-shipped reduce-speed-and-pay-attention extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island keep-scrolling-if-the-cones-look-still courtesy. Dedicate-full-attention-to-the-roadway leftover from the prior extra.
157. What distractions should a Rhode Island driver skip in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall skip phone talk, radio changes, and passenger chatter that pull focus off the road
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says refrain from distracting activities such as talking on the personal wireless communication device, changing radio stations, and having a conversation with passengers. That no-distract duty is separate from the already-shipped expect-the-unexpected hourly-change extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island keep-the-call-if-the-cone-line-looks-still courtesy. Refrain-from-distracting-activities-in-a-work-zone leftover from the prior extra.
158. What merge cues must a Rhode Island driver watch in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall pay close attention to signs requiring a merge
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says pay close attention to signs requiring you to merge. That merge-sign cue is separate from the already-shipped merge-early-and-when-it-is-safe extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island hold-the-closed-lane-if-the-arrow-looks-faded courtesy. Pay-close-attention-to-signs-requiring-you-to-merge leftover from the prior extra.
159. How should a Rhode Island driver treat the delay in a work zone?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall stay calm because the work improves the roads for everyone
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says stay calm; it is for the improvement of the roads for everyone. That stay-calm cue is separate from the already-shipped watch-out-for-workers-and-equipment extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island honk-through-if-the-delay-looks-long courtesy. Stay-calm-work-zones-improve-the-roads leftover from the prior extra.
160. Why may a Rhode Island motorcycle slow without a brake light?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect the rider may downshift or roll off the throttle
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says motorcyclists often reduce speed by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow for more following distance, four (4) seconds. At intersections, predict a cyclist may reduce speed without visual warning. That no-brake-light cue is separate from the already-shipped three-second following extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island close-up-if-the-brake-lamp-stays-dark courtesy. Motorcyclists-often-reduce-speed-by-downshifting-without-activating-the-brake-light leftover from the prior extra.
161. How close may a motorcycle sit when a Rhode Island driver turns?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall treat the motorcycle as closer than it looks
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. When checking traffic to turn at an intersection, predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks. That closer-than-it-looks cue is separate from the already-shipped three-second following extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-left-if-the-headlight-looks-far courtesy. A-motorcycle-may-look-farther-away-than-it-is leftover from the prior extra.
162. Why may a Rhode Island driver miss a motorcycle?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect objects inside or outside the car can hide the motorcycle
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says because of its small size, a motorcycle can be easily hidden by objects inside or outside a car (door posts, mirrors, passengers, bushes, fences, bridges, blind spots, etc.). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you are changing lanes or turning at intersections. That hidden-by-objects cue is separate from the already-shipped work-zone extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island glance-once-and-cut-across courtesy. A-motorcycle-can-be-easily-hidden-by-objects-inside-or-outside-a-car leftover from the prior extra.
163. What should a Rhode Island driver do when a motorcycle turn signal is flashing?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall take extra seconds because older models may keep flashing after the turn
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says older model motorcycles do not have self-cancelling turn signals so use caution when attempting to pass them. Please take an extra couple of seconds to make sure they see you. That self-cancel cue is separate from the already-shipped work-zone extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-across-as-soon-as-the-bike-lamp-blinks courtesy. Older-model-motorcycles-do-not-have-self-cancelling-turn-signals leftover from the prior extra.
164. Why may a Rhode Island motorcyclist move within a lane?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect the rider moves to be seen and to cut wind, debris, or passing vehicles
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of wind, road debris, and passing vehicles. Motorcyclists may adjust lane positions for a safety purpose. If a motorcycle is in the left or right portion of the lane, they may be selecting a safer lane position, usually giving them a better line of sight. That lane-shift cue is separate from the already-shipped downshift-no-brake-light extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-a-lane-shift-as-showing-off courtesy. Motorcyclists-often-adjust-position-within-a-lane-to-be-seen leftover from the prior extra.
165. Why may a Rhode Island motorcycle look faster than it is?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect a less visible motorcycle may appear to be moving faster than it is
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says because motorcycles are less visible, they may appear to be moving faster than they really are. That faster-look cue is separate from the already-shipped closer-than-it-looks extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island assume-the-small-shape-is-already-past courtesy. Because-motorcycles-are-less-visible-they-may-appear-to-be-moving-faster leftover from the prior extra.
166. Why may two people on a Rhode Island motorcycle need extra space?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect a passenger makes balance harder, stopping longer, and maneuvering weaker
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says carrying a passenger complicates a motorcyclist's task. Balance is more difficult, stopping distance is increased, and maneuverability is reduced. Predict more risks when you see two people on a motorcycle, especially near intersections. That two-up cue is separate from the already-shipped hidden-by-objects extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-two-up-as-the-same-as-a-solo-bike courtesy. A-passenger-makes-balance-harder-stopping-longer-and-maneuvering-weaker leftover from the prior extra.
167. Why may a Rhode Island driver miss a motorcycle at night?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall expect a single headlight and taillight can blend into other traffic
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says at night, single headlights and taillights on motorcycles can blend into the lights of other traffic. Those odd lights could be a motorcycle. That night-blend cue is separate from the already-shipped self-cancel extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-one-lamp-as-a-distant-car courtesy. At-night-single-headlights-and-taillights-can-blend-into-other-traffic leftover from the prior extra.
168. Why must a Rhode Island driver use extra care around a bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall drive carefully because bicyclists are more vulnerable to injury than people in a vehicle
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says bicyclists are more vulnerable to injury than those in a vehicle, so motorists must drive carefully when bicyclists are present. That care-cue is separate from the already-shipped plenty-of-clearance extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island treat-the-bike-as-armor-plated courtesy. Bicyclists-are-more-vulnerable-so-motorists-must-drive-carefully leftover from the prior extra.
169. How alert must a Rhode Island driver stay around a bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall stay alert and cautious for bicycle riders in or near the roadway
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says motor vehicle drivers must be alert and cautious for bicycle riders in or near the roadway. That alert-cue is separate from the already-shipped plenty-of-clearance extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island scan-only-the-painted-travel-lane courtesy. Alert-and-cautious-for-bicycle-riders-in-or-near-the-roadway leftover from the prior extra.
170. What should a Rhode Island driver watch for in an inexperienced bicycle rider?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall watch for weaving, wobbling, or riding against traffic without a helmet and give that rider plenty of room
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says look for signs that a bicyclist is inexperienced such as whether the bicyclist is riding in a smooth and straight manner or weaving, wobbling, and riding against traffic without a helmet. Give such bicyclists plenty of room. That inexperience-cue is separate from the already-shipped child-rider extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island pass-tight-if-the-bike-looks-wobbly courtesy. Look-for-inexperienced-bicyclists-and-give-plenty-of-room leftover from the prior extra.
171. When may a Rhode Island driver pass a bicycle if oncoming traffic is near?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall wait until there are no oncoming vehicles before passing
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says do not pass bicyclists if oncoming traffic is near. Wait until there are no oncoming vehicles before you pass. That oncoming-cue is separate from the already-shipped 3-to-5-foot-pass extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island split-the-gap-beside-an-oncoming-car courtesy. Do-not-pass-bicyclists-if-oncoming-traffic-is-near leftover from the prior extra.
172. Whom must a Rhode Island hybrid or electric driver stay extra alert for?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall stay extra alert for visually impaired pedestrians who may miss a quiet vehicle
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says always be alert for pedestrians who are visually impaired, particularly if you are driving an electric or hybrid vehicle that is quieter than most other vehicles on the road. That quiet-cue is separate from the already-shipped white-cane extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island roll-by-if-the-walker-does-not-look-up courtesy. Stay-extra-alert-in-a-quiet-hybrid-or-electric-vehicle-near-a-visually-impaired-pedestrian leftover from the prior extra.
173. What must a Rhode Island driver skip assuming about a visually impaired walker at a red light?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall skip assuming that walker expects a right turn on red
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says pedestrians who are visually impaired use the sound of traffic as a guide, so never assume they will expect you to make a right turn on a red light after stopping. That sound-cue is separate from the already-shipped white-cane extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island cut-right-as-soon-as-you-stop courtesy. Skip-assuming-a-visually-impaired-pedestrian-expects-a-right-on-red leftover from the prior extra.
174. What must a Rhode Island driver skip when approaching or passing a bicycle?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall skip the phone and other distractions
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says avoid talking on a wireless communication device (cell phone), text messaging, or being otherwise distracted when approaching or passing a bicyclist. That focus-cue is separate from the already-shipped horn extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island finish-the-text-as-you-roll-by courtesy. Skip-the-phone-when-approaching-or-passing-a-bicyclist leftover from the prior extra.
175. How should a Rhode Island driver space the vehicle around a bicycle in bad weather?
- A A Rhode Island driver shall give extra trailing and passing room
- B Only if Rhode Island flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a Rhode Island interstate
- D If the Rhode Island hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official Rhode Island Driver's Manual on dmv.ri.gov says in inclement weather, give bicyclists extra trailing and passing room like you would give other motorists. That weather-cue is separate from the already-shipped three-to-five-foot extra. Testers invent leftover Rhode Island pinch-the-same-gap-in-the-rain courtesy. Give-bicyclists-extra-room-in-inclement-weather leftover from the prior extra.