Rhode Island Permit Practice Test 2
26 questions written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
You are 17. Under Rhode Island law, may you talk on a phone while driving if you use a hands-free headset?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual (April 2024). 15 of the 21 Rhode Island questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Rhode Island or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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You are 17. Under Rhode Island law, may you talk on a phone while driving if you use a hands-free headset?
- A Yes, hands-free calls are legal at any age
- B No, minors may not use a phone, even hands-free
- C Yes, if your supervising driver approves the call
- D Only on highways with a posted speed limit of 50 mph or more
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B. No, minors may not use a phone, even hands-free
Rhode Island bans drivers under 18 from using a cell phone while driving, and the ban includes hands-free devices and speakerphones. The only exception is an emergency.
Rhode Island's seat belt law is a 'primary' law. What does that mean?
- A Only the driver must wear a seat belt
- B Belts are required only on highways
- C You can be ticketed for belts only after another violation
- D Police can stop you just because someone is unbuckled
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D. Police can stop you just because someone is unbuckled
The seat belt law is a primary law for all ages, so an officer can pull you over if anyone in the car is unbuckled. Seat belts are the single most effective protection in a crash.
What do yellow center lines tell you?
- A They separate lanes going the same direction
- B They mark the right edge of the road
- C They mark lanes reserved for buses and carpool vehicles
- D They separate traffic moving in opposite directions
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D. They separate traffic moving in opposite directions
Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions. If you see a yellow line on your left, opposing traffic is on the other side.
According to the Rhode Island manual, which colors are used for high-visibility construction signs?
- A Red, white or black
- B Fluorescent yellow-green, orange or pink
- C Blue, brown or green
- D White, black or yellow only
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B. Fluorescent yellow-green, orange or pink
Rhode Island's manual says construction signs use high-visibility colors such as fluorescent yellow-green, orange or pink, posted before, within and after work zones. Bright colors warn you of detours, flaggers and lane closures ahead.
How far back should you stay behind a large truck if you expect the driver to see you?
- A At least 10 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C At least 20 feet
- D About one car length
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B. At least 50 feet
Stay at least 50 feet behind a truck if you want the driver to see you. A good check: if you can see the truck's side mirrors, you are far enough back.