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Rhode Island Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions
Signaling, turn lanes, U-turns and turning on red.
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Question 1
About what share of all crashes happen when a vehicle is turning left?
2 percent
50 percent
22 percent
75 percent
Correct answer: 22 percent
Twenty-two percent of all crashes occur when one vehicle is turning left.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 2
From where must right turns be made?
The extreme right-hand side of the road
The center lane, so cars can pass on your right side
The left lane, to give yourself a wider turning arc
Anywhere, as long as your right turn signal is on
Correct answer: The extreme right-hand side of the road
Right turns must be taken from the extreme right-hand side of the road.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 3
Why shouldn’t you swing left before turning right?
It wears out the front tires much faster than normal
Drivers behind may think you’re turning left
It is faster and lets you keep more of your speed
It is required by law at most city intersections
Correct answer: Drivers behind may think you’re turning left
Swinging left before a right turn may make following drivers assume you are turning left.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 4
While waiting to turn left, how should your wheels be?
Turned left, so you are ready to go quickly
Turned right, away from oncoming traffic
Straight until clear to turn
It doesn’t matter, as long as you are stopped
Correct answer: Straight until clear to turn
Do not turn your wheels into your intended path until you are clear to make your turn.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 5
If you can’t get into the left lane early enough to turn left, what should you do?
Cut across at the last second
Stop and wait in the right lane
Go on to the next intersection
Turn from the right lane
Correct answer: Go on to the next intersection
If you can’t work your way to the center early enough, go on to the next intersection.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 6
For a turnabout, how much clear visibility do you need in each direction?
500 feet
100 feet
200 feet
1,000 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Make sure you have clear visibility in each direction for 500 feet.
Source: III. Turnabouts
Question 7
How far from an intersection should you be to make a turnabout?
At least 20 feet
At least 50 feet
At least 1,000 feet
At least 200 feet
Correct answer: At least 200 feet
Be at least two hundred feet from an intersection when making a turnabout.
Source: III. Turnabouts
Question 8
When may you make a U-turn in RI?
When allowed and it doesn’t block traffic
Any time traffic is light, even at a signalized corner
Only at intersections that have a traffic light
Never, since U-turns are banned throughout the state
Correct answer: When allowed and it doesn’t block traffic
You may U-turn only when it is allowed and does not interfere with the free flow of traffic.
Source: III. Turnabouts
Question 9
Which turnabout is more hazardous because you back into the travel lane?
Backing into a driveway on the right
Pulling into a street or driveway on the left
A three-point turn
Going around the block
Correct answer: Pulling into a street or driveway on the left
Pulling into a street or driveway on the left is more hazardous because you back into the travel lane.
Source: III. Turnabouts
Question 10
In the "ABCD" basics of turning, what does "B" stand for?
Blink your lights
Brake before the turn
Back up slowly
Beep the horn
Correct answer: Brake before the turn
"B" means brake prior to the turn to reduce speed to a safe level.
Source: III. How to Turn
Question 11
When backing more than 30 feet, what does the RI manual recommend?
Honk continuously
Turn on hazard lights
Open the door
Use high beams
Correct answer: Turn on hazard lights
If backing farther than 30 feet, activate your hazard lights to warn others.
Source: III. Proper Backing Procedures
Question 12
When backing straight, which way should you look?
Over your right shoulder
Only at the rearview mirror
Straight ahead
Over your left shoulder only
Correct answer: Over your right shoulder
Look over your right shoulder, partly turning your body, and check all mirrors periodically.
Source: III. Proper Backing Procedures
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