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Rhode Island Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions
Following distance, headlights, seat belts and distractions.
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Question 1
RI’s seat belt law is a primary law. What does that mean?
Only drivers must buckle
Police can ticket only after a crash
Only children must buckle
You can be stopped if anyone is unbuckled
Correct answer: You can be stopped if anyone is unbuckled
The seat belt law is a primary law for all ages; you can be pulled over if anyone is unbuckled.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 2
What is the RI fine for a seat belt violation per occupant?
$10
$100
$40
$250
Correct answer: $40
The fine for violating the seat belt sections is $40 per occupant, and the operator is responsible.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 3
A RI child under 8, under 57 inches and under 80 lbs must ride:
In the front seat with a belt
In a rear seat in a child restraint
On an adult’s lap
Anywhere with a belt
Correct answer: In a rear seat in a child restraint
Such a child must ride in a rear seating position in an approved child restraint system.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 4
Until what minimum age should an infant ride rear-facing in RI (unless 30 lbs)?
6 months
1 year
2 years
4 years
Correct answer: 2 years
Infants ride rear-facing from birth to at least age two or at least 30 lbs.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 5
What is the fine for a child in the front seat or a child not in a restraint in RI?
$85
$40
$20
$500
Correct answer: $85
The fine for a child in the front seat or not in a child restraint system is $85, and a court appearance is required.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 6
If a child under 8 must ride in front because all rear seats are taken by children, who should sit in front?
The oldest child
The youngest child
The smallest child
No one may sit there
Correct answer: The oldest child
When exceptions apply, the oldest child should ride in the front seat if there is a passenger airbag.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 7
Most children need a booster seat from about age 4 until what age range?
8 to 12
5 to 6
14 to 16
Only until 4
Correct answer: 8 to 12
Most children need a booster seat from age four to at least between ages eight and twelve.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 8
Where should the lap belt sit on a passenger?
On the upper thighs across the hip bones
Across the stomach, above the belly button
Under the arms and behind the back for comfort
Loosely across the lap so it can slide easily
Correct answer: On the upper thighs across the hip bones
Belts should be properly placed on the upper thighs across the hip bones and across the middle of the chest.
Source: III. Safety Belt/Child Restraint Law
Question 9
Lap and shoulder belts together reduce the risk of death and serious injury by about:
50%
10%
25%
90%
Correct answer: 50%
Lap and shoulder belts working together reduce the risk of death and serious injury by almost 50%.
Source: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect
Question 10
What is the minimum legal tire tread depth in RI?
1/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch or more
2/32 of an inch
6/32 of an inch
Correct answer: 2/32 of an inch
You may not drive on a tire with less than 2/32 of an inch of tread.
Source: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect
Question 11
When should you check tire pressure for an accurate reading?
Right after a long drive
When the tire is cold
At noon in summer
Only after rain
Correct answer: When the tire is cold
Measure tire pressure while the tire is cold for an accurate reading.
Source: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect
Question 12
Should you mix radial and bias-belted tires on your car?
No, never
Yes, front and back
Yes, in winter
Only on trucks
Correct answer: No, never
Never mix and match tires on your vehicle (radial with bias-belted).
Source: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect
Question 13
What is the minimum light transmittance allowed for RI window tint?
35%
50%
20%
70%
Correct answer: 70%
Rhode Island follows federal standards of total visible light transmittance of not less than 70%.
Source: XIII. Equipment You Must Inspect
Question 14
On average, how long does it take a driver to apply the brake after seeing danger?
About 3 seconds
About 1/10 of a second
About 5 seconds
About ¾ of a second
Correct answer: About ¾ of a second
After seeing danger, it takes the average driver about ¾ of a second to apply the brake.
Source: III. Stopping Your Vehicle
Question 15
Total stopping distance equals:
Braking distance only
Reaction distance times two
Perception + reaction + braking distance
Speed divided by ten
Correct answer: Perception + reaction + braking distance
Perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance equals total stopping distance.
Source: III. Stopping Your Vehicle
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