Rhode Island permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 4 questions.
What is the purpose of an acceleration lane on a freeway?
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Sample highways & freeways questions
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What is the purpose of an acceleration lane on a freeway?
- A To let you speed up to match freeway traffic
- B To let you stop and wait for a gap
- C To let slow-moving vehicles travel along the freeway
- D To let you slow down before an exit
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A. To let you speed up to match freeway traffic
Acceleration lanes give entering drivers room to reach the speed of freeway traffic before merging. Deceleration lanes do the opposite, letting exiting drivers slow down.
You miss your exit on a highway. What should you do?
- A Continue to the next exit
- B Stop on the shoulder and back up
- C Cross the median to turn around
- D Slow down and cut across from the left lane
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A. Continue to the next exit
If you miss your exit, go on to the next one. Never stop and back up on a highway, since traffic behind you is moving fast.
On a freeway with three lanes in your direction, what is the right lane mainly for?
- A Slower traffic and drivers entering or exiting
- B Passing other vehicles
- C Trucks and buses only
- D Through traffic traveling at the highest speeds
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A. Slower traffic and drivers entering or exiting
On freeways the far-left lane is for passing, the middle lanes are for through traffic, and the right lane is for slower traffic and drivers entering or exiting.
Your car breaks down on a highway and you need help. What does the manual tell you to do?
- A Walk along the travel lane to find help
- B Raise the hood, tie a white cloth on the door handle and stay locked inside
- C Stand behind the car to wave at traffic
- D Leave the car in the travel lane with flashers on
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B. Raise the hood, tie a white cloth on the door handle and stay locked inside
If you must stop on a highway, get as far off the traffic lane as possible. To call for help, raise the hood, tie a white cloth to the door handle and stay in your locked vehicle.