RI DMV Written 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long must a Rhode Island applicant hold a limited instruction permit before taking the road test if they are under 18?
- At least 6 months (Correct answer)
- At least 30 days
- At least 3 months
- At least 12 months
Correct answer: At least 6 months
Drivers under 18 must hold their limited instruction permit for at least six months before scheduling the road test.
Question 2: During the first months of holding a limited provisional license in Rhode Island, when is an under-18 driver prohibited from driving unsupervised?
- Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (Correct answer)
- Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Between midnight and 7:00 a.m.
- Anytime after sunset
Correct answer: Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Rhode Island's graduated licensing restricts unsupervised driving for minors between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Question 3: What is the BAC threshold at which a Rhode Island driver under 21 faces penalties for driving after drinking?
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.00%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Rhode Island enforces a 0.02% BAC limit for drivers under 21 under its zero-tolerance policy.
Question 4: You approach a steady yellow traffic light. What is the correct action?
- Stop if you can do so safely before the intersection (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Always stop immediately, even inside the intersection
- Treat it like a green light
Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely before the intersection
A steady yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red, so you should stop if it is safe to do so.
Question 5: When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb lets the curb block the car if the brakes fail while parked downhill.
Question 6: Under Rhode Island law, how must drivers use handheld cell phones while driving?
- Only in hands-free mode; holding a phone is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Freely, as long as they stay in their lane
- Only for calls, never texting
- Only when driving under 25 mph
Correct answer: Only in hands-free mode; holding a phone is prohibited
Rhode Island bans holding a phone while driving, allowing only hands-free use for adult drivers.
Question 7: What should you do if you begin to hydroplane on a wet Rhode Island highway?
- Ease off the accelerator and avoid braking hard (Correct answer)
- Brake firmly and steer sharply toward the shoulder
- Accelerate to regain traction
- Shift into neutral and pump the brakes rapidly
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and avoid braking hard
Gently releasing the gas pedal lets the tires regain contact with the road without a skid.
RI DMV Written 3
How long must a Rhode Island applicant hold a limited instruction permit before taking the road test if they are under 18?