Rhode Island permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 6 questions.
You are turning left at an intersection with no signals. Which vehicles have the right-of-way over you?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
You are turning left at an intersection with no signals. Which vehicles have the right-of-way over you?
- A Only vehicles approaching from your left
- B No one, once you have signaled
- C Only vehicles that are larger or heavier than your own vehicle
- D Oncoming vehicles and vehicles approaching from your right
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D. Oncoming vehicles and vehicles approaching from your right
When turning left, both the vehicle coming straight at you and the vehicle approaching from your right have the right-of-way. Wait until the way is clear and do not turn your wheels until you are ready to go.
How far ahead of a turn does Rhode Island law require you to begin signaling?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 200 feet
- C Just as you begin turning
- D At least 100 feet
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D. At least 100 feet
Rhode Island requires you to signal by hand or turn signal at least 100 feet before a turn, and also when pulling out of a parking space. Early signals give drivers behind you time to react.
Your turn signals are broken and you need to turn right. Which hand signal do you give?
- A Left arm straight out
- B Left arm out and bent downward
- C Right arm out the passenger window
- D Left arm out and bent upward
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D. Left arm out and bent upward
To signal a right turn, put your left hand and arm up and hold them still. Left arm straight out means a left turn, and arm down means stop or slow down.
Before making a turnabout such as a U-turn, how far must you be able to see clearly in each direction?
- A 100 feet
- B 500 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 1,000 feet
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B. 500 feet
Plan a turnabout only where you can see 500 feet in each direction, you are at least 200 feet from an intersection, and no hills or curves block your view. Oncoming traffic needs time to see you.