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Rhode Island Permit Test: Right-of-Way Practice Questions
Who goes first at intersections, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles.
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Question 1
At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who yields?
The vehicle on the right yields to the one on the left
The larger vehicle goes first because it needs more room
Whoever honks first gets to go through first
The vehicle on the left yields to the right
Correct answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the right
If two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Source: III. Stopping and Parking
Question 2
How long should you completely stop at a stop sign, per the RI manual?
Half a second
At least 10 seconds
No need to stop fully
At least three seconds
Correct answer: At least three seconds
Drivers should completely cease all forward motion for a minimum of three seconds.
Source: III. Stopping and Parking
Question 3
At a stop sign with a crosswalk on the near side, where must you stop?
In the crosswalk
Past the crosswalk
At the center of the intersection
Before the crosswalk
Correct answer: Before the crosswalk
Stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side; if none, at the stop line; otherwise where you can see traffic.
Source: III. Stopping and Parking
Question 4
Entering a road from a driveway in RI, where must you stop?
Only at the curb line, since sidewalks are for walking
Only once, right at the edge of the traffic lane
At the sidewalk and again at the curb line
No stop is needed if you signal before pulling out
Correct answer: At the sidewalk and again at the curb line
Stop at the sidewalk to check for pedestrians and again at the curb line to check traffic.
Source: III. Stopping and Parking
Question 5
When turning left, who has the right-of-way?
You, once your turn signal has been on for a few seconds
Only pedestrians, since cars must always yield to you
Oncoming traffic and vehicles on your right
Vehicles behind you, since they are moving faster
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and vehicles on your right
Both the vehicle directly approaching and the vehicle approaching on your right have the right-of-way.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 6
Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time. Who yields?
The vehicle on the right
The faster vehicle
The vehicle on the left
The one turning right
Correct answer: The vehicle on the left
Without signs or signals, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
Source: IX. Laws You Must Know
Question 7
In which direction does traffic move in a RI roundabout?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Either direction
Straight through the center
Correct answer: Counterclockwise
Roundabouts direct traffic counterclockwise around a center island.
Source: IV. Rotary/Roundabout
Question 8
Entering a RI rotary without signs, whom must you yield to?
All vehicles already in the rotary
Vehicles waiting to enter
No one
Only trucks
Correct answer: All vehicles already in the rotary
Drivers entering a rotary must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles already in it.
Source: IV. Rotary/Roundabout
Question 9
When may you stop inside a roundabout?
Only in an emergency
To let someone in
To read signs
Any time
Correct answer: Only in an emergency
Never stop in a roundabout unless it is an emergency.
Source: IV. Rotary/Roundabout
Question 10
Should pedestrians ever cross a roundabout’s center island?
Yes, it’s shortest
Yes, at night
Only with a signal
No, never
Correct answer: No, never
Pedestrians should never walk through a roundabout or cross the center island.
Source: IV. Rotary/Roundabout
Question 11
How far behind emergency vehicles should you drive in RI?
100 feet
500 feet
50 feet
1,000 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Always drive 500 feet behind emergency vehicles.
Source: III. Safe Driving on the Highway
Question 12
An emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren. What should you do?
Pull to the right, stop, and let it pass
Speed up to stay ahead of it until it turns off
Stop right in your lane wherever you happen to be
Follow it closely so you can get through traffic faster
Correct answer: Pull to the right, stop, and let it pass
Pull over to the right, stop and wait for it to pass, then check before re-entering.
Source: III. Safe Driving on the Highway
Question 13
What does RI’s Move Over Law require on a multi-lane road?
Change lanes away from the designated vehicle, or slow down
Stop right behind the designated vehicle until it leaves
Honk and pass at your normal speed in the same lane
Nothing special, as long as you stay in your own lane
Correct answer: Change lanes away from the designated vehicle, or slow down
Move over away from the designated vehicle when safe; if you can’t, you must slow down.
Source: III. Safe Driving on the Highway
Question 14
A pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is crossing ahead. What must you do?
Slow down and steer around the person on the left side
Honk to warn them that a vehicle is coming toward them
Stop completely before the intersection and yield
Turn right on red, since the pedestrian is on the other side
Correct answer: Stop completely before the intersection and yield
You must come to a complete stop before the intersection and yield to the pedestrian.
Source: VIII. Pedestrians
Question 15
What fine can failing to yield to a visually impaired pedestrian bring in RI?
Up to $50 for a first offense
Up to $1,000
Up to $100 plus two points
No fine, only a warning
Correct answer: Up to $1,000
Failing to yield to pedestrians with a visual impairment may result in a fine up to $1,000.
Source: VIII. Pedestrians
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