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

Answer

Gently releasing the gas and keeping the wheel steady lets the tires regain contact with the road.

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

Answer

Rhode Island drivers must signal at least 100 feet before turning to give others time to react.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Low beams

Answer

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

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

Answer

Turning the wheels away from the curb lets the curb catch the back of a front tire if the car rolls.

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

Answer

Rhode Island law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or reduce speed when a lane change is unsafe.

(RI DMV) Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test