Written Flashcards

In Rhode Island, what is the speed limit in a business or residential district unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 25 mph

Rhode Island law sets a 25 mph limit in business and residential districts unless signs indicate otherwise.

You are driving in Rhode Island and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on the shoulder ahead. What does the state's Move Over law require?

Answer: Move to a non-adjacent lane if safe, or slow down if you cannot

Rhode Island's Move Over law requires drivers to change to a lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle when safe, or reduce speed if a lane change is not possible.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Rhode Island driver who is 21 years of age or older?

Answer: 0.08%

Drivers 21 and older in Rhode Island are legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?

Answer: The driver on the left

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

How far before making a turn must you signal when driving in a Rhode Island business or residential area?

Answer: At least 100 feet

Rhode Island requires drivers to signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning.

A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two-lane road in Rhode Island. What must you do if you are approaching from the opposite direction?

Answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing

On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights until they are turned off.

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 prohibits passing.