Rhode Island DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions

Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Rhode Island driving rules, including blind pedestrian approach, rain begins after dry period, Rhode Island rotary entry and narrow bridge sign. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane?

    • A. Sound the horn
    • B. Stop and yield the right-of-way
    • C. Proceed slowly
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    B. Stop and yield the right-of-way

    Drivers must yield to blind pedestrians.

  2. What should drivers do when rain begins after a dry period?

    • A. Maintain speed
    • B. Turn off headlights
    • C. Slow down
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    C. Slow down

    Oil buildup can make roads slippery at first.

  3. What should drivers do when approaching a rotary?

    • A. Stop before entering
    • B. Enter at high speed
    • C. Yield to traffic already in the rotary
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    C. Yield to traffic already in the rotary

    Vehicles already in the rotary have the right-of-way.

  4. What does a ‘Narrow Bridge’ sign warn drivers of?

    • A. A lane ends
    • B. A steep hill
    • C. A bridge narrower than the roadway
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    C. A bridge narrower than the roadway

    Drivers should prepare for reduced width.

  5. You want to park on a Rhode Island street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?

    • A. 50 feet
    • B. 8 feet
    • C. 2 feet
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    B. 8 feet

    Rhode Island does not allow parking within 8 feet of a fire hydrant.

Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers

Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: A roadway hazard or condition ahead

    Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or changes ahead.

  2. Q2. What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with no signs or signals?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the right

    Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

  3. Q3. What does a circular yellow sign with an X and R indicate?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead

    Why: Circular yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.

  4. Q4. What is required when making a right turn?

    Correct answer: Signal and check for pedestrians

    Why: Drivers must signal and yield to pedestrians before turning.

  5. Q5. What should a driver do if the brakes fail?

    Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear and use the parking brake

    Why: Downshifting and using the parking brake can help slow the vehicle.

  6. Q6. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

    Correct answer: School zone or school crossing

    Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn of school areas.

  7. Q7. What should drivers do when approaching a rotary?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the rotary

    Why: Vehicles already in the rotary have the right-of-way.

  8. Q8. What does a ‘Lane Ends’ sign warn drivers of?

    Correct answer: A lane will end ahead

    Why: Drivers should prepare to merge when a lane ends.

  9. Q9. What should a driver do if a tire blows out?

    Correct answer: Grip the steering wheel and slow gradually

    Why: Gradual slowing helps maintain vehicle control.

  10. Q10. What does a ‘Two-Way Traffic’ sign warn of?

    Correct answer: Traffic moving in both directions

    Why: Drivers should expect opposing traffic.

  11. Q11. What should drivers do when entering a freeway?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already on the freeway

    Why: Traffic entering the freeway must yield.

  12. Q12. What does a ‘Divided Highway Ends’ sign mean?

    Correct answer: Traffic will no longer be separated

    Why: Opposing traffic will no longer be divided by a median.

  13. Q13. What is the safest action when being tailgated?

    Correct answer: Increase distance ahead

    Why: Extra space ahead allows safer stopping.

  14. Q14. What should a driver do when approaching glare from oncoming headlights?

    Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road

    Why: Looking to the right reduces glare.

  15. Q15. What does a ‘Slippery When Wet’ sign warn drivers about?

    Correct answer: Reduced traction when the road is wet

    Why: Wet surfaces can reduce tire traction.

  16. Q16. What should drivers do when driving through fog?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance

    Why: Lower speeds improve visibility and control.

  17. Q17. What does a ‘Merge’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Traffic will join from another lane

    Why: Drivers should be prepared for merging traffic.

  18. Q18. What should drivers do when parking downhill with a curb?

    Correct answer: Turn wheels toward the curb

    Why: Turning wheels toward the curb helps prevent rolling.

  19. Q19. What does a ‘Hill’ warning sign indicate?

    Correct answer: A steep grade ahead

    Why: Drivers should prepare for a steep incline or decline.

  20. Q20. What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane?

    Correct answer: Stop and yield the right-of-way

    Why: Drivers must yield to blind pedestrians.

  21. Q21. What does a ‘Crossroad’ warning sign mean?

    Correct answer: An intersection is ahead

    Why: Drivers should prepare for cross traffic.

  22. Q22. What should drivers do when rain begins after a dry period?

    Correct answer: Slow down

    Why: Oil buildup can make roads slippery at first.

  23. Q23. What does a ‘Stop Ahead’ sign warn drivers of?

    Correct answer: A stop sign ahead

    Why: Drivers should prepare to stop.

  24. Q24. What should drivers do when backing a vehicle?

    Correct answer: Look behind and to the sides

    Why: Checking surroundings helps prevent collisions.

  25. Q25. What does a ‘Bicycle Crossing’ sign warn drivers about?

    Correct answer: Bicyclists may cross the roadway

    Why: Drivers should watch for bicyclists.

  26. Q26. What should drivers do when approaching animals near the roadway?

    Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop

    Why: Reducing speed lowers collision risk.

  27. Q27. What does a ‘Road Narrows’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: The roadway becomes narrower ahead

    Why: Drivers should be prepared for less space.

  28. Q28. What should drivers do when driving in snow?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance

    Why: Extra space and slower speeds improve traction.

  29. Q29. What does a ‘Reduced Speed Ahead’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: A lower speed zone is ahead

    Why: Drivers should prepare to slow down.

  30. Q30. What should drivers do when approaching railroad tracks without signals?

    Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways

    Why: Drivers must ensure tracks are clear.

  31. Q31. What does a ‘Curve Ahead’ sign warn of?

    Correct answer: A curve in the road ahead

    Why: Drivers should reduce speed for curves.

  32. Q32. What should drivers do when road conditions suddenly worsen?

    Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance

    Why: Lower speeds improve vehicle control.

  33. Q33. What does a ‘Side Road’ warning sign indicate?

    Correct answer: A road enters from the side ahead

    Why: Drivers should watch for entering traffic.

  34. Q34. What should drivers do when approaching emergency vehicles stopped on the roadway?

    Correct answer: Slow down and proceed cautiously

    Why: Extra caution is required near emergencies.

  35. Q35. What does a ‘No Left Turn’ sign mean?

    Correct answer: Left turns are prohibited

    Why: Drivers may not make left turns where posted.

  36. Q36. What should drivers do when entering heavy traffic?

    Correct answer: Adjust speed to traffic flow

    Why: Matching traffic flow improves safety.

  37. Q37. What does a ‘Winding Road’ sign warn drivers about?

    Correct answer: A series of curves ahead

    Why: Drivers should be prepared for multiple curves.

  38. Q38. What should drivers do when feeling distracted?

    Correct answer: Refocus attention on driving

    Why: Driving requires full attention.

  39. Q39. What does a ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Pedestrians may cross ahead

    Why: Drivers should watch for pedestrians.

  40. Q40. What should drivers do when approaching a hill crest?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    Why: Visibility may be limited over hills.

  41. Q41. What does a ‘T-Intersection’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: The road ends ahead

    Why: Drivers should prepare to turn left or right.

  42. Q42. What should drivers do when driving at night?

    Correct answer: Use low beams when following another vehicle

    Why: Low beams prevent glare for other drivers.

  43. Q43. What does a ‘Yield Ahead’ sign warn of?

    Correct answer: A yield sign ahead

    Why: Drivers should be ready to yield.

  44. Q44. What should drivers do when approaching standing water on the road?

    Correct answer: Slow down

    Why: Slower speeds reduce hydroplaning risk.

  45. Q45. What does a ‘No Right Turn’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Right turns are prohibited

    Why: Drivers may not turn right where posted.

  46. Q46. What should drivers do when approaching a construction zone?

    Correct answer: Slow down and obey posted signs

    Why: Construction zones require extra caution.

  47. Q47. What does a ‘Narrow Bridge’ sign warn drivers of?

    Correct answer: A bridge narrower than the roadway

    Why: Drivers should prepare for reduced width.

  48. Q48. What should drivers do when approaching bicyclists on the roadway?

    Correct answer: Allow extra space

    Why: Extra space improves safety for bicyclists.

  49. Q49. What does a ‘Detour’ sign indicate?

    Correct answer: A temporary route around a closure

    Why: Drivers should follow detour directions.

  50. Q50. You want to park on a Rhode Island street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?

    Correct answer: 8 feet

    Why: Rhode Island does not allow parking within 8 feet of a fire hydrant.

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