RI DMV Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

When passing a bicyclist on a Rhode Island road, drivers must leave at least how much space?

Accepted Answer

Three feet

Answer

Rhode Island law requires drivers to give bicyclists a safe passing distance of at least three feet.

Question 2

You are driving behind a large truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see you

Answer

If you cannot see a truck's side mirrors, you are in the driver's blind spot and invisible to them.

Question 3

A motorcycle is traveling ahead of you in the same lane. How much of the lane is the motorcyclist entitled to?

Accepted Answer

The full width of the lane

Answer

Motorcyclists are entitled to the full width of a traffic lane, and cars may not share it side by side.

Question 4

When a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two-lane road, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction must:

Accepted Answer

Stop until the lights stop flashing

Answer

On roads not divided by a physical barrier, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

Question 5

A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is crossing the street mid-block. You should:

Accepted Answer

Stop and yield until they have crossed safely

Answer

Drivers must always yield to blind or visually impaired pedestrians identified by a white cane or guide dog, regardless of location.

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