RI DMV Traffic Signs and Signals

Question 1

What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely before proceeding

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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Yield to oncoming traffic

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No entry in this direction

Question 2

A triangular sign with a red border and white background means:

Accepted Answer

Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians

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Stop ahead

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Railroad crossing ahead

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School zone warning

Question 3

What color are regulatory signs in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

White with black or red lettering

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Yellow with black lettering

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Green with white lettering

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Orange with black lettering

Question 4

A flashing red traffic signal should be treated as:

Accepted Answer

A stop sign

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A yield sign

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A caution signal — slow down

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A signal that the light is about to turn green

Question 5

A solid yellow center line on a two-lane road means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for traffic on that side of the line

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Passing is permitted in both directions

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The road is one-way

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Speed limit changes ahead

Question 6

What does a green traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

You may go if the intersection is clear

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Proceed at full speed without stopping

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Pedestrians must stop

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The intersection is closed

Question 7

Warning signs in Rhode Island are typically what shape and color?

Accepted Answer

Diamond, yellow

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Rectangle, white

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Circle, orange

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Pentagon, green