Rhode Island Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
A pedestrian using a white cane is crossing the street ahead of you. What does Rhode Island require?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual (April 2024). 14 of the 20 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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A pedestrian using a white cane is crossing the street ahead of you. What does Rhode Island require?
- A Slow down and steer around the pedestrian
- B Sound your horn so they know you are there
- C Come to a complete stop before the intersection and yield
- D Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane
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C. Come to a complete stop before the intersection and yield
When a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing or trying to cross, you must stop completely before the intersection and yield. Failing to yield can bring a fine of up to $1,000.
Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you must stop quickly on a slippery road. What should you do?
- A Pump the brake pedal rapidly
- B Brake lightly and then release
- C Press the pedal firmly and keep pressure on it
- D Use only the parking brake
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C. Press the pedal firmly and keep pressure on it
With ABS, do not pump the brakes. Press firmly and hold; the pedal may pulse, which is normal, and you can still steer.
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Using a fixed point such as a sign, what following distance does the manual recommend in normal conditions?
- A At least 3 seconds
- B At least 1 second
- C At least 2 seconds
- D One car length per 20 mph
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A. At least 3 seconds
Count seconds after the car ahead passes a fixed point. If you reach the point before you finish counting to three, you are too close. Slow down and count again.
You are 16 and driving when you see a crash with injured people. What does the manual say you should do?
- A Pull over to a safe spot and call 911
- B Call 911 right away while you keep driving
- C Text a parent so they can call for help
- D Do nothing, since minors may never use a phone
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A. Pull over to a safe spot and call 911
An emergency is the only time a driver under 18 may use a phone. Even then, pull to a safe location before calling 911 so the call does not cause a second crash.
You are driving with two adult friends who will not buckle up. Under Rhode Island law, who is responsible and what is the fine?
- A You, the driver, at $40 per unbelted occupant
- B Each unbelted passenger, at $85 per person ticketed
- C You, the driver, at a flat $25 per trip
- D No one, since adults choose for themselves
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A. You, the driver, at $40 per unbelted occupant
The driver is responsible for making sure every occupant 18 and older is belted, and the fine is $40 per occupant. Ask everyone to buckle up before you move the car.