RI DMV Right-of-Way Rules 3

Question 1

You approach a traffic circle (rotary) in Rhode Island. Who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already in the circle

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

All traffic and pedestrians on the street and sidewalk

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle going straight

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Yield and allow the entire procession to pass

Answer

Drivers should yield to a funeral procession and not break into or interfere with it.

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