RI DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 3

Question 1

A protected left-turn arrow signal (solid green arrow) means:

Accepted Answer

You may turn left — oncoming traffic has a red light

Answer

A green arrow indicates a protected turn, meaning oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn safely.

Question 2

Double solid yellow center lines on a roadway indicate:

Accepted Answer

No passing is permitted in either direction

Answer

Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions and must not be crossed.

Question 3

An orange diamond-shaped sign is most commonly associated with:

Accepted Answer

Road construction and work zones

Answer

Orange signs with black lettering are used in construction and maintenance work zones to warn drivers of changed conditions.

Question 4

A broken (dashed) white line between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction means:

Accepted Answer

You may change lanes when safe to do so

Answer

Dashed white lines separate lanes of same-direction traffic and may be crossed when a lane change can be made safely.

Question 5

What must a driver do when approaching a traffic signal that is completely dark (not functioning)?

Accepted Answer

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

Answer

Rhode Island law requires drivers to treat a non-functioning traffic signal as a four-way stop, stopping and taking turns.

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