RI DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You approach a traffic circle (rotary) in Rhode Island. Who has the right-of-way?
- Vehicles already in the circle (Correct answer)
- Vehicles entering the circle
- Vehicles on the right
- Trucks and buses
Correct answer: Vehicles already in the circle
Drivers entering a rotary or roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating within it.
Question 2: A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped ahead on a two-lane road. You must:
- Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Pass slowly at 10 mph
- Pass on the left with caution
- Honk and proceed carefully
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
Drivers in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road and wait until they are turned off.
Question 3: You are backing out of a driveway onto a public street. Who has the right-of-way?
- All traffic and pedestrians on the street and sidewalk (Correct answer)
- You, because you signaled first
- Only vehicles approaching from the left
- Vehicles must stop for exiting drivers
Correct answer: All traffic and pedestrians on the street and sidewalk
Drivers entering a roadway from a driveway or alley must yield to all approaching traffic and pedestrians.
Question 4: Two vehicles approach an intersection from opposite directions; one is going straight and one is turning left. Who goes first?
- The vehicle going straight (Correct answer)
- The vehicle turning left
- The vehicle that flashes its headlights
- The vehicle on the wider road
Correct answer: The vehicle going straight
A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection.
Question 5: A funeral procession with headlights on is passing through an intersection. You should:
- Yield and allow the entire procession to pass (Correct answer)
- Merge into the procession if there is a gap
- Cut through if your light is green
- Honk to alert the procession
Correct answer: Yield and allow the entire procession to pass
Drivers should yield to a funeral procession and not break into or interfere with it.
Question 6: You reach a T-intersection where your road ends. Who has the right-of-way?
- Traffic on the through road (Correct answer)
- You, because you arrived first
- The vehicle turning right
- Whichever driver is closer to the intersection
Correct answer: Traffic on the through road
Drivers on a road that ends at a T-intersection must yield to all traffic on the through road.
Question 7: A blind pedestrian carrying a white cane steps into the street mid-block. You must:
- Stop and yield the right-of-way (Correct answer)
- Honk to warn them
- Slow down and steer around them
- Continue because they are not in a crosswalk
Correct answer: Stop and yield the right-of-way
Drivers must always yield to a blind pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, regardless of location.
RI DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3
You approach a traffic circle (rotary) in Rhode Island.
Who has the right-of-way?