Rhode Island Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: Not sober you up — the alcohol is still in your system

Coffee might wake an intoxicated person up, but it will not sober them up. Alcohol is burned up by the liver at a set rate that nothing can speed up.

Correct answer: Level One, before being issued the Limited Instructional Permit

The computerized knowledge test is passed at Level One — you must pass it to apply for your Limited Instructional Permit, the first level of the graduated licensing system.

Correct answer: You yield to the vehicle on your right

At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, you must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

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

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

In the absence of signs or signals, when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roads at approximately the same time, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Correct answer: Even riskier, because it requires looking at the phone and using the keypad

Evidence suggests text messaging is even riskier than talking on a cell phone, because it often requires the driver to both look at the phone and manipulate the keypad by hand.

Correct answer: Closer than it looks

Because of its small size, a motorcycle may look farther away than it is. When checking traffic to turn, assume a motorcycle is closer than it looks.

Correct answer: Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way, just as you would at a stop sign

When nearing a flashing red traffic light, you must make a full stop and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on your right and left. Treat the flashing red signal as a stop sign.

Correct answer: Increased by adding another second or two

When driving under adverse weather or road conditions, add another second or two to your following distance.

Correct answer: Not until the way is clear and you are ready to make the turn

When you reach the intersection, wait until the way is clear. Do not turn your wheels in your intended path of travel until you are clear to make your turn — if you are struck from behind with wheels turned, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Correct answer: Your judgment and skill

Alcohol reaches the brain in seconds and affects the control of your judgment and skill first, before any other part of the body.

Correct answer: Take the computerized knowledge test, but is not required to attend the 33-hour driver-education course

Applicants over 18 are not required to attend the 33-hour classroom driver-education course, but they must still take the computerized knowledge test (and then the road test). Driver ed is a Level-One requirement only for under-18 applicants.

Correct answer: The vehicle that came to a complete stop first

Once stopped, you must yield to all vehicles that stopped before you arrived. Vehicles arriving after you must yield the right-of-way to you.

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

In the absence of signs or signals, when two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roads at about the same time, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right

At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time, you must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Correct answer: Prepare as much as possible before you drive

The key to preventing distraction is to prepare before you drive: preset the radio and climate control, secure loose items, and review maps and directions before hitting the road.

Correct answer: Doing so for a purpose, such as to be seen or to avoid wind and debris

Motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose — to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of wind, road debris, and passing vehicles — not to be reckless.

Correct answer: Slow down, cover the brake, then proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down, cover the brake, then proceed with caution.

Correct answer: Slow down right away instead of waiting until you reach it

When you see a potential hazard ahead — children playing, a vehicle parked close to the road — slow down right away. Do not wait until you come upon the hazard before acting, and stop if necessary.

Correct answer: Turning left

One-sixth of all crashes happen when one vehicle is turning left. Most of these would not happen if the driver made the turn properly, since a driver’s greatest crash risk occurs at intersections.