Rhode Island Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: It slows you down — reflexes, judgment, alertness, and vision

Alcohol slows you down; it does not pep you up. It slows normal reflexes, interferes with judgment, and reduces alertness and vision.

Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 years old who has been licensed for at least five years

A supervising driver must be a properly licensed driver who has held a license for at least five years and is at least 21 years of age. They must sit beside the permit holder in the front seat and be ready to take control.

Correct answer: Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, and set the parking brake

Once parked, stop the engine, lock the ignition switch, remove the key, and set the parking brake.

Correct answer: Removing snow and ice that limit vision and clearing roof snow that could blow onto other vehicles

State law makes the motorist responsible for removing snow and ice that limit vision, and for clearing snow off the roof that might blow down onto the windshield or windows of other vehicles.

Correct answer: The vehicle that stopped first, before you arrived

Once stopped, you must yield to all vehicles that stopped before you arrived. Vehicles arriving after you must then yield to you. First to stop, first to go.

Correct answer: Only in the case of an emergency

Drivers under 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving, including a hands-free device or speakerphone. The only exception is an emergency (R.I.G.L. 31-22-11.9).

Correct answer: Wear a certified helmet at all times

Rhode Island law requires any motorcycle operator under twenty-one (21) to wear a certified helmet at all times. Passengers of any age must also wear helmets.

Correct answer: You may proceed and turn in the direction of the arrow — a protected turn

A green arrow signals a protected turn: vehicles may proceed into the intersection and turn in the direction the arrow points, protected from oncoming traffic.

Correct answer: Change lanes to let the tailgater pass — never speed up or slam on your brakes

If you are being tailgated, change lanes. Never speed up (you would just be tailgated at a higher speed) and never slam on your brakes. Stay calm and avoid provoking road rage.

Correct answer: Cancel your directional signal

The final step in making a proper turn is to cancel your directional signal, so following drivers are not misled about your intentions.

Correct answer: They contain about the same amount of alcohol

A 12-ounce container of beer, a 4-to-5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1-to-1½-ounce shot of hard liquor have about the same amount of alcohol.

Correct answer: Beside the permit holder in the front seat, ready to take control in an emergency

The supervising driver must be seated beside the permit holder in the front seat at all times while the vehicle is in motion, ready to take control in an emergency. No one other than the supervising driver may be in the front seat.

Correct answer: No closer than 8 feet

You may not park within 8 feet of a fire hydrant. Blocking a hydrant can delay firefighters in an emergency.

Correct answer: Not allowed

Drivers in Rhode Island are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle upon a public highway while wearing earphones or headsets.

Correct answer: Not insist on your right-of-way — be alert and prepared to stop to avoid a collision

When a driver fails to stop at a red light, others who have a green light should not insist on the right-of-way. Be alert for lawbreakers and be prepared to stop to avoid a collision.

Correct answer: Forbidden for drivers of any age

Texting while driving is forbidden in Rhode Island. No matter your age, you may not use a wireless handset to compose, read, or send a text message while driving (R.I.G.L. 31-22-30).

Correct answer: All operators

Rhode Island law requires all motorcycle operators to properly wear eye protection, such as glasses, goggles, or a face shield.

Correct answer: Stop and not proceed in the direction of the arrow

When a red arrow is displayed you must stop and may not proceed in the direction of the arrow. When the red arrow goes out it will be followed by a green arrow, a steady green light, or a flashing yellow arrow.

Correct answer: You can see the truck’s side-view mirrors

Never tailgate a truck. You know you have enough distance behind a truck or tractor-trailer when you can see the driver’s side-view mirrors. Stay at least 50 feet back.

Correct answer: Brake prior to the turn to reduce speed to a safe level

The basics of a turn: A — approach and plan your path; B — brake prior to the turn to reduce speed to a safe level; C — coast into the first half, covering the brake; D — drive out by accelerating gently.