Rhode Island printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. A traffic officer directs you to continue through an intersection even though the signal facing you is red. Which instruction controls your movement?

   1. A.The red signal always overrides the officer.
   2. B.Follow the officer’s direction while watching for hazards.
   3. C.Wait for a driver behind you to decide.
   4. D.Proceed only after another vehicle goes first.

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2. 2. Your signal turns green, but a pedestrian is still lawfully crossing in front of you. What should you do?

   1. A.Sound the horn and begin moving through the crosswalk.
   2. B.Proceed because the pedestrian’s time has ended.
   3. C.Steer around the pedestrian without slowing.
   4. D.Yield until your movement will not interfere with the pedestrian.

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3. 3. The only signal permitting movement in your lane is a green left arrow. You want to go straight. What does that arrow authorize?

   1. A.Only the indicated left turn, made cautiously; it does not authorize going straight.
   2. B.Any movement because every green signal has the same meaning.
   3. C.Going straight if you yield to left-turning vehicles.
   4. D.Going straight after briefly stopping.

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4. 4. A circular green light changes to steady yellow as you approach. What does the yellow tell you?

   1. A.The intersection is now a four-way stop.
   2. B.You have a new protected right-of-way over turning traffic.
   3. C.The green movement is ending and red will follow; do not treat it as an invitation to speed up.
   4. D.A red light will appear only if a pedestrian presses a button.

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5. 5. You face a steady red light at an intersection with a clearly marked stop line before the crosswalk. Where must you stop?

   1. A.At the marked stop line, before entering the crosswalk.
   2. B.With the front wheels in the crosswalk for a better view.
   3. C.At the far edge of the intersection.
   4. D.Beside the signal pole even if it is beyond the crosswalk.

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6. 6. You want to turn right at a steady circular red light. No sign prohibits the turn and no red arrow is displayed. What must you do?

   1. A.Roll through if no vehicle is immediately ahead.
   2. B.Turn without stopping whenever the lane is clear.
   3. C.Stop only if someone sounds a horn.
   4. D.Stop completely, then yield as required and turn only when safe.

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7. 7. A steady red arrow points right in your turn lane. There is no other signal permitting that right turn. May you turn after stopping?

   1. A.Yes, because every right turn is allowed after a stop.
   2. B.No. Wait for a signal or other traffic-control device permitting that movement.
   3. C.Yes, if the circular signals for another lane are green.
   4. D.Yes, if you have waited through one signal cycle.

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8. 8. Your left-turn signal is a flashing yellow arrow. An oncoming vehicle is close enough to conflict with your turn. What should you do?

   1. A.Turn first because the arrow gives a protected turn.
   2. B.Treat the arrow as requiring a stop followed by an automatic right-of-way.
   3. C.Yield to the oncoming vehicle and turn cautiously when the path is safe.
   4. D.Wait for the oncoming driver to stop for your arrow.

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9. 9. The traffic signal facing you flashes red. What is the correct way to enter the intersection?

   1. A.Stop fully, then apply the yielding rules for a stop sign before proceeding.
   2. B.Slow down and proceed without stopping if it appears empty.
   3. C.Proceed as if you have a steady green.
   4. D.Wait indefinitely because flashing red never permits movement.

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10. 10. You face a flashing circular yellow light. Which response is correct?

    1. A.Stop and wait until a green signal appears.
    2. B.Maintain speed because cross traffic must always stop.
    3. C.Treat it as permission to ignore pedestrians.
    4. D.Proceed cautiously, watching for conflicts and yielding where required.

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11. 11. An official traffic signal requires you to stop at a location between intersections. A pavement marking shows the stopping point. What should you do?

    1. A.Ignore the signal because there is no intersecting street.
    2. B.Stop at the indicated pavement marking.
    3. C.Stop only if another driver has already stopped.
    4. D.Drive to the next intersection before stopping.

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12. 12. You face a circular green light, but a clearly posted sign prohibits left turns. What may you do?

    1. A.Turn left because green overrides the sign.
    2. B.Turn left only after stopping first.
    3. C.Follow the permitted movements and do not make the prohibited left turn.
    4. D.Turn left if no opposing traffic is visible.

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13. 13. A driver extends their left hand and arm straight out horizontally from the vehicle. What movement does that signal indicate?

    1. A.A right turn.
    2. B.A request for following traffic to pass.
    3. C.A stop or decrease in speed.
    4. D.A left turn.

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14. 14. A driver’s hand and arm extend upward from the left side of the vehicle. What does that signal mean?

    1. A.The driver is preparing to reverse.
    2. B.The driver intends to turn right.
    3. C.The driver is indicating a left turn.
    4. D.The driver is signaling a stop.

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15. 15. A driver gives a hand-and-arm signal downward from the left side of the vehicle. What should you understand?

    1. A.The driver is granting you right-of-way.
    2. B.The driver intends to turn right.
    3. C.The driver intends to stop or decrease speed.
    4. D.The driver intends to turn left.

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16. 16. Rain and poor visibility make the posted speed too fast for the conditions. What should determine your speed?

    1. A.A reasonable speed for the actual hazards, even when that is below the posted limit.
    2. B.The posted number alone, regardless of visibility.
    3. C.The speed of the fastest following vehicle.
    4. D.The same speed you used on the road in dry weather.

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17. 17. You approach a narrow curve with a limited view of the road beyond it. Which approach follows the reduced-speed rule?

    1. A.Keep your speed unless a hazard is already visible in your lane.
    2. B.Enter faster so you spend less time in the curve.
    3. C.Wait until the tires lose grip before slowing.
    4. D.Approach and travel through at an appropriately reduced speed for the hazard.

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18. 18. On a highway with two lanes in your direction, a disabled ordinary car is stopped on the shoulder within 12 feet of the roadway. No officer directs otherwise, and you can change lanes safely without interfering with traffic. What should you do?

    1. A.Keep the nearest lane because move-over protection applies only to police vehicles.
    2. B.Move into the lane farther from the stopped vehicle and remain there until safely clear.
    3. C.Move over only if the disabled car has a blue flashing light.
    4. D.Stop beside the disabled car in the travel lane.

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19. 19. A tow truck is stopped within 12 feet of the roadway with warning lights flashing. No officer directs otherwise, and traffic makes a lane change unsafe. How should you pass the scene?

    1. A.Force your way into the other lane because changing lanes is mandatory in every case.
    2. B.Keep your speed and drive as close as possible to the lane edge.
    3. C.Reduce to a safe speed for the conditions and remain at reduced speed until completely past.
    4. D.Accelerate so you pass the workers sooner.

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20. 20. Snow requires you to travel slowly enough that following traffic is also slowed. Does the rule against impeding traffic require you to speed up beyond what is safe?

    1. A.Yes. Keeping traffic moving always takes priority over road conditions.
    2. B.Yes, whenever two vehicles collect behind you.
    3. C.Only if another driver flashes their headlights.
    4. D.No. Reduced speed necessary for safe operation is an exception to that rule.

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