Rhode Island DMV Practice Test

Question 1

In Rhode Island, reckless driving is a misdemeanor. What is the fine range for a first conviction?

Accepted Answer

$50 to $500, with up to 6 months in jail

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$1,000 minimum with mandatory 30-day jail

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Fine only — no jail time possible

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$250 to $1,000 with up to 1 year in jail

Question 2

The penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus is:

Accepted Answer

Heavy fines, points, and possible license suspension

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A small fine

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A warning

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No penalty unless a child is hit

Question 3

At 60 mph, approximately how many feet does it take for an average car to stop (perception + reaction + braking)?

Accepted Answer

240 feet

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100 feet

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175 feet

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350 feet

Question 4

In Rhode Island, when turning left at a green light, you must yield to all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A vehicle that ran a red light to enter the intersection

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Pedestrians crossing with the walk signal

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Oncoming traffic with a green light

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Cyclists riding through the intersection legally

Question 5

Rhode Island law prohibits drivers from using a handheld cell phone while driving. This is a:

Accepted Answer

Primary offense

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Secondary offense

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Criminal misdemeanor

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Warning for first offense

Question 6

What is 'transportation network company' (TNC) driver responsibility compared to a personal vehicle driver?

Accepted Answer

TNC drivers (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash) face the same traffic laws as all drivers but may have additional commercial liability - when carrying passengers or delivering for pay, their personal insurance may not cover accidents

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The same as all other drivers

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TNC drivers have special right-of-way privileges

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TNC drivers are always covered by the platform's insurance regardless of circumstances

Question 7

Motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a traffic lane. You should:

Accepted Answer

Never drive your car in the same lane as a motorcycle

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Always pass motorcycles quickly

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Share the lane by staying in one half

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Follow at the same distance as a car

Question 8

In Rhode Island, when should you significantly increase your following distance beyond three seconds?

Accepted Answer

Driving in rain, fog, or at night

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Driving on a divided highway in dry weather

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Following another passenger car in light traffic

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Driving in a 25 mph school zone

Question 9

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren activated, you must:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

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Stop immediately wherever you are

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Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

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Continue and let the emergency vehicle go around you

Question 10

What is a 'T-BONE' crash and what intersection situation typically causes it?

Accepted Answer

A right-angle collision where the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another - typically caused by running a red light, ignoring a stop sign, or misjudging a gap

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A crash involving three vehicles

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A rear-end collision involving a truck

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A crash on a T-shaped road

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