RI DMV Permit 4

Question 1

You are taking the RI permit test and see a scenario about hydroplaning. What is the best first response when your car begins to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden steering or braking

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Brake hard immediately

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Turn sharply toward the shoulder

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Accelerate to regain traction

Question 2

In Rhode Island, how far in advance should you signal before making a turn in a business or residential district?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet

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At least 25 feet

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At least 500 feet

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Only as you begin the turn

Question 3

A Rhode Island permit holder is driving in fog. Which headlight setting should be used?

Accepted Answer

Low beams

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High beams

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Parking lights only

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Hazard flashers with no headlights

Question 4

When parking uphill with a curb in Rhode Island, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb

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Toward the curb

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Straight ahead

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It does not matter with the parking brake set

Question 5

Under Rhode Island's move-over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway?

Accepted Answer

Move over a lane if safe, or slow down if you cannot

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Stop completely on the highway

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Maintain your speed and lane

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Flash your high beams and pass quickly

Question 6

You are driving with a RI permit and approach a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing lights, but no train is visible. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the gates rise and lights stop flashing

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Drive around the gates carefully

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Stop, then proceed if you see no train

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Honk and cross slowly

Question 7

What is the safest way for a new Rhode Island driver to handle a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually before pulling off the road

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Brake as hard as possible right away

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Shift into neutral and coast in your lane

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Swerve quickly to the shoulder