Road Rules Flashcards

You are merging onto an interstate highway in Rhode Island. What is the correct procedure?

Answer: Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and merge when there is a safe gap

Drivers should accelerate to highway speed in the acceleration lane and merge smoothly into a safe gap.

When parking downhill with a curb in Rhode Island, you should turn your front wheels:

Answer: Toward the curb

Turning the wheels toward the curb ensures the car rolls into the curb rather than into traffic if the brakes fail.

In Rhode Island, how far from a fire hydrant must you park?

Answer: At least 8 feet

Rhode Island law prohibits parking within 8 feet of a fire hydrant.

You approach a railroad crossing with flashing red lights and no gate. You must:

Answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks and proceed only when it is safe

Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing require a full stop at least 15 feet from the tracks until it is safe to cross.

On a highway with three or more lanes in one direction, slower traffic in Rhode Island should:

Answer: Keep to the right lane except when passing

Slower vehicles should stay in the right lane, leaving the left lanes for passing.

When driving in fog, Rhode Island drivers should use:

Answer: Low-beam headlights

Low beams reduce glare in fog because high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility.

A driver in Rhode Island approaching a yield sign must:

Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop to let cross traffic and pedestrians pass

A yield sign requires slowing down and stopping if necessary to give the right-of-way to other traffic and pedestrians.