RI DMV Safe Driving Techniques 5

Question 1

When driving through a work zone in Rhode Island, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and obey posted work zone speed limits

Answer

Work zone speed limits protect workers and drivers, and fines are often increased in these areas.

Question 2

What is the best way to stay alert on a long drive?

Accepted Answer

Take a break about every two hours or 100 miles

Answer

Regular rest breaks are the only reliable way to counter drowsiness on long trips.

Question 3

When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Answer

Moving right and stopping clears a path for the emergency vehicle to pass safely.

Question 4

Under Rhode Island's Move Over law, when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must:

Accepted Answer

Move over a lane if possible, or slow down

Answer

The Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or reduce speed if changing lanes is unsafe.

Question 5

Which technique helps prevent a collision when a vehicle is coming toward you in your lane?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, steer right, and sound your horn

Answer

Braking, moving right, and warning with the horn gives the other driver room and time to correct.

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