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In Rhode Island, anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roads must have a driver license or learner's permit. The RI DMV written test is based on the contents of the Rhode Island Driver's Handbook and contains questions on road rules, safe driving practices, road signs, and signal and pavement marking identification. There are 25 questions on the RI DMV written knowledge test, and you must get at least 20 accurate answers to pass (80%). Practice with our DMV practice test and study the manual to prepare for the official Rhode Island driver's license test.

List of questions
1.
A eight-sided sign means:
2.
If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:null
3.
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that: _______________________.
4.
This road sign means:1043202_image.png
5.
A seat belt should be adjusted so that it: _______________________.
6.
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:null
7.
A diamond-shaped sign is a: ________________________.
8.
Amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus means:
9.
After drinking, you should:
10.
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must: _____________________.
11.
You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should _________.
12.
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:null
13.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: _______________________.
14.
You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless: _________________________.
15.
It is unlawful to __________.
16.
This sign is used to warn drivers that:483071_image.png
17.
What should you do when you see this sign?868778_image.png
18.
What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?null
19.
A curb painted red means:null
20.
If a sign is rectangular, it is a:
21.
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers: __________________________.
22.
When driving at night, you should: _____________________.
23.
You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
24.
What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
25.
At a crosswalk:null
26.
Regulatory signs:null
27.
When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:null
28.
To change lanes you should:null
29.
It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because: ____________________.
30.
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: ____________________________.
31.
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to: ________________________.
32.
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:null
33.
When riding in a vehicle, small children: _________________________________.
34.
Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:null
35.
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:null
36.
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: ______________________________.
37.
If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should:null
38.
It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:null
39.
To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be: ______________________________.
40.
If the roadway is wet or icy, you should: ______________________________.