Rhode Island DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: Estimate distance, speed, and the movement of other vehicles

Alcohol affects your ability to estimate distance (depth perception), speeds, and the movement of other vehicles, as well as reducing your ability to handle your own vehicle.

Correct answer: Pass an accredited 33-hour classroom driver-education course

An applicant between 16 and 18 must pass an accredited 33-hour classroom driver-education course (administered by CCRI) before applying for a Limited Instructional Permit.

Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet

You may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parking too close blocks the view of drivers and pedestrians.

Correct answer: Any time your windshield wipers are on, or when you cannot see 500 feet ahead

Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise, any time you cannot see 500 feet ahead, when it is raining or snowing, and any time your wipers are on.

Correct answer: Traffic already in the roundabout and to pedestrians

A driver about to enter a rotary must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles already in the rotary (R.I.G.L. 31-17-8), and must also yield to pedestrians.

Correct answer: A physical distraction — it takes your hands off the wheel or eyes off the road

A physical distraction causes a driver to take their hands off the wheel or eyes off the road, such as reaching for an object. Mental distractions take your mind off driving; many tasks combine both.

Correct answer: Wear an approved helmet for the first year of license

New motorcycle operators, regardless of age, must wear an approved helmet for the first year of license.

Correct answer: You may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow lets you proceed with the turn only after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has a steady green light.

Correct answer: Perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance

To stop, you must perceive the danger, react, and brake. Perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance equals the total stopping distance.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes

You must begin to use your directional signals a minimum distance of at least 100 feet before making turns or changing lanes.

Correct answer: Almost any drug, including common cold, allergy, and headache medicines

Almost any drug can affect your driving skill. Most drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, or allergies can make you drowsy and affect your control of a vehicle.

Correct answer: The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

The 33-hour driver-education course is administered by the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). Applicants who take the CCRI course also take their knowledge examination through CCRI.

Correct answer: No closer than 30 feet

You may not park within 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, a stop sign, or a traffic light, so your parked vehicle does not block others from seeing the signal.

Correct answer: Reduce your speed and refrain from sounding your horn or making loud noises

You are required by law to reduce your speed and refrain from sounding a horn or causing other loud noises when approaching a horse being driven or ridden upon a public highway.

Correct answer: Counterclockwise around the center island

Roundabouts direct traffic in a counterclockwise direction around a center island. You wait for a gap and merge into that counterclockwise flow.

Correct answer: Rest

Resting is by far the most effective way to counter drowsiness. Nothing else provides more than a few minutes of relief when you are truly tired.

Correct answer: The large blind spots where the truck driver cannot see you

No-zones are a truck’s major blind spots — the front, the left and right front sides, and directly behind (over 50 feet long behind a trailer). It is up to you to avoid them.

Correct answer: Traffic traveling in opposite directions

Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction.

Correct answer: About three-quarters of a second

After seeing danger, it takes the average driver about three-quarters (¾) of a second to move to and apply the brake. The higher your speed, the farther you travel during that time.

Correct answer: When driving out of a parking space

The law requires a signal (by hand or directional lights) when driving out of a parking space and at least 100 feet before making a turn.

Correct answer: They can have a synergistic (additive) effect, multiplying the impairment

Combining alcohol with another drug can cause a synergistic (additive) effect, where the effects are multiplied. Even a simple cold remedy taken with a drink can impair driving like several drinks.

Correct answer: At least 20/40, with corrective lenses if you normally wear them

All applicants must pass a vision test. Your vision must be at least 20/40 with corrected lenses. If you normally wear glasses or contacts to see at a distance, you must wear them for the test.

Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet

You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, unless you stop just briefly to load or unload passengers or packages.

Correct answer: Motor vehicle liability insurance, with proof carried in the vehicle

All persons driving on the state’s public roads must carry motor vehicle liability insurance, and proof of insurance must be carried in the vehicle along with the registration at all times.

Correct answer: Never stop unless it is an emergency, and signal before exiting to the right

Continue through the roundabout until you reach your street — never stop in a roundabout unless it is an emergency. Signal, then exit to the right, yielding to pedestrians.