Road Rules Flashcards

In Rhode Island, when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?

Answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

What must a Rhode Island driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?

Answer: Stop at least 20 feet away and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Drivers must stop no closer than 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights and wait until the lights are off.

In Rhode Island, a right turn on a red light is permitted when:

Answer: You come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and no sign prohibits it

Right on red is legal only after a full stop, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits the turn.

What is the proper following distance recommended for normal driving conditions in Rhode Island?

Answer: At least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead

Rhode Island recommends keeping at least a two-second following distance, increasing it in poor conditions.

When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights, a Rhode Island driver must:

Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

Drivers must yield by pulling to the right side of the road and stopping until the emergency vehicle has passed.

In Rhode Island, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass safely on pavement

Passing on the right is allowed only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and it can be done safely without leaving the pavement.

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?

Answer: You may not pass

A solid yellow line on your side of the roadway means passing is prohibited.