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Question 1
How many questions are on the Rhode Island computerized knowledge exam?
20, all true-or-false
40
25, with a 30-minute limit
50, split into two parts
Correct answer: 40
The computerized knowledge exam has forty multiple-choice questions and a 90-minute maximum.
Source: I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver’s License
Question 2
What is the maximum time allowed for the RI computerized knowledge exam?
30 minutes, then it ends automatically
2 hours, with a break at halfway
There is no time limit at all
90 minutes
Correct answer: 90 minutes
The computerized knowledge exam has a 90-minute maximum.
Source: I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver’s License
Question 3
Applicants aged 16–18 must first complete a driver education class of how many classroom hours?
33 hours
8 hours, all of them online
20 hours, plus 10 in the car
50 hours of classroom work
Correct answer: 33 hours
Applicants between 16 and 18 must pass an accredited thirty-three hour classroom driver education class.
Source: I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver’s License
Question 4
Must an applicant over 18 attend the RI classroom driver education course?
Yes, the full 33-hour course is required
Yes, a shorter 8-hour version of it
No, but they must pass the knowledge exam
No, and they skip the knowledge exam too
Correct answer: No, but they must pass the knowledge exam
Over 18, you are not required to attend the classroom course, but you must take the computerized knowledge exam.
Source: I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver’s License
Question 5
At what earliest age may you start a RI driver education class?
14 years old, with a parent’s signature
16 years old, after getting the permit
17 years old, the same as the full license
15 years and 10 months on the first day
Correct answer: 15 years and 10 months on the first day
You may register between 15 and 22 if you are at least fifteen years and ten months old on the first day of class.
Source: I. Applying for a Rhode Island Driver’s License
Question 6
A RI supervising driver must be at least 21 and have been licensed for how long?
At least five years
At least one year, with a clean record
At least two years, with no crashes
At least ten years, with no tickets
Correct answer: At least five years
A supervising driver must be 21 or older and licensed to drive for at least five years.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 7
What vision standard is required with corrective lenses in RI?
At least 20/100
At least 20/200
At least 20/40
Perfect 20/20 only
Correct answer: At least 20/40
Your vision must be at least 20/40 with corrected lenses.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 8
Who is legally responsible for driving violations a RI learner permit holder commits?
Only the permit holder’s school
The vehicle’s insurance company
No one, since it is only practice
The supervising licensed driver
Correct answer: The supervising licensed driver
The licensed driver seated beside you is legally responsible for any driving violation you may commit.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 9
A parent without a valid RI license signs a minor’s permit application. Where must they sit during practice?
In the front passenger seat
Behind the wheel, as supervisor
In the back seat
Anywhere they like
Correct answer: In the back seat
A parent without a valid RI license can sign but must sit in the back seat during practice and is not a supervising driver.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 10
How long must you hold a RI limited learner permit before taking the driving skills test?
At least one month
At least three months
At least one year
At least six months
Correct answer: At least six months
You must hold a Learner Instructional Permit for at least six months before the driving skills test.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 11
How many times may a RI limited learner permit be renewed?
A maximum of two times
Only once
Up to five times
It can never be renewed
Correct answer: A maximum of two times
The permit is valid until age 18 and can be renewed a maximum of two times.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 12
With a RI limited learner permit, who may sit in the front seat besides the driver?
Any passenger who is 16 or older
Only the supervising driver
A friend who holds a permit
Anyone wearing a seat belt
Correct answer: Only the supervising driver
No person other than the supervising driver may be in the front seat.
Source: I. Limited Learner Permit
Question 13
How many hours of supervised driving are required for a RI learner provisional license?
30 hours, 5 at night
50 hours, 10 at night
40 hours, none at night
60 hours, 15 at night
Correct answer: 50 hours, 10 at night
A parent or guardian must certify at least 50 hours of driving with a supervising driver, 10 of them at night.
Source: I. Learner Provisional License
Question 14
To get a RI provisional license, how long must you be free of moving violations and seat belt infractions?
The previous one month
The previous six months
The previous two years
No such requirement
Correct answer: The previous six months
You must not have been convicted of a moving violation or safety belt infraction during the previous six months.
Source: I. Learner Provisional License
Question 15
After failing the RI driving skills test, how long must you wait to retest?
At least 24 hours
At least 7 days
At least 6 months
At least 30 days
Correct answer: At least 30 days
You will not be allowed to retest immediately; you must wait at least 30 days.
Source: I. Learner Provisional License
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