Rhode Island DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Rhode Island driving rules, including parking uphill with curb, green light intersection check, school bus flashing red and rain begins after dry period. 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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What Practice Test 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Parking Uphill With Curb
- Green Light Intersection Check
- School Bus Flashing Red
- Rain Begins After Dry Period
- Detour Sign
- Pedestrian Crossing Sign
- Merge Sign
- Two-Way Traffic Sign
- Keep Right Sign
- Emergency Vehicle Response
- Lane Ends Sign
- Slippery When Wet Sign
- Night Driving
- Road Conditions Worsen
- Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should drivers do when parking uphill with a curb?
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B. Turn wheels away from the curb
Turning wheels away prevents rolling into traffic.
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What should a driver do when entering an intersection on a green light?
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C. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk
Pedestrians in the crosswalk always have the right-of-way.
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What should drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
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A. Stop
Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
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What should drivers do when rain begins after a dry period?
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B. Slow down
Oil buildup makes roads slippery at first.
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What does a ‘Detour’ sign indicate?
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C. A temporary route around a closure
Drivers should follow detour directions.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a solid double yellow line in the center of the road mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
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Q2. What must a driver do when approaching a stop sign?
Correct answer: Stop completely before the stop line
Why: Drivers must come to a full stop before the stop line or crosswalk.
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Q3. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to be cautious.
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Q4. What should a driver do when entering an intersection on a green light?
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk
Why: Pedestrians in the crosswalk always have the right-of-way.
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Q5. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.
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Q6. What does a red octagonal sign always require?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: A red octagonal sign always means stop.
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Q7. What should drivers do at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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Q8. What does a triangular red and white sign indicate?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangular red and white signs mean yield.
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Q9. When must headlights be used?
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and during poor visibility
Why: Headlights are required at night and when visibility is limited.
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Q10. What should a driver do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Signal and check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must signal and ensure the lane is clear.
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Q11. What does a ‘Do Not Enter’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic may not enter
Why: This sign prohibits vehicles from entering.
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Q12. What should drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Flashing railroad signals require a complete stop.
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Q13. What does a solid white line on the edge of the road show?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines mark the roadway boundary.
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Q14. When is passing another vehicle prohibited?
Correct answer: On curves or hills with limited visibility
Why: Passing is illegal when visibility is limited.
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Q15. What should drivers do when visibility is reduced by fog?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance
Why: Lower speed and added space improve safety.
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Q16. What does a ‘Wrong Way’ sign warn drivers?
Correct answer: They are traveling against traffic
Why: This sign warns drivers they are going the wrong direction.
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Q17. What is the safest following distance under normal conditions?
Correct answer: At least three seconds
Why: A three-second following distance allows time to react.
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Q18. What should a driver do if the vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q19. What must drivers do when entering a roadway from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Drivers entering traffic must yield.
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Q20. What does a broken white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q21. What should drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.
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Q22. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: School zone or crossing
Why: Pentagon signs warn of school areas.
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Q23. What should drivers do when parking uphill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q24. What should drivers do if the accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and apply brakes
Why: Shifting to neutral helps regain control.
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Q25. What does a ‘No Passing Zone’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: The sign marks areas where passing is unsafe.
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Q26. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians at a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Stop and yield
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q27. What does a ‘Lane Ends’ sign warn of?
Correct answer: A lane will end ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare to merge.
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Q28. What should drivers do when rain begins after a dry period?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Oil buildup makes roads slippery at first.
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Q29. What does a diamond-shaped sign usually warn of?
Correct answer: Hazards or changes ahead
Why: Diamond-shaped signs provide warnings.
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Q30. What should drivers do when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
Why: Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles.
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Q31. What does a ‘Merge’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic will join ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare for merging traffic.
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Q32. What should drivers do when backing a vehicle?
Correct answer: Look behind and check surroundings
Why: Checking surroundings prevents collisions.
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Q33. What does a ‘Slippery When Wet’ sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Reduced traction when wet
Why: Wet roads may be slippery.
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Q34. What should drivers do when feeling very tired?
Correct answer: Stop driving and rest
Why: Rest is the only effective solution for fatigue.
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Q35. What does a ‘No U-Turn’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: U-turns are prohibited
Why: The sign prohibits U-turns.
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Q36. What should drivers do when approaching animals on the roadway?
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed cautiously
Why: Slowing down reduces collision risk.
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Q37. What does a circular yellow sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.
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Q38. What should drivers do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Use low beams when following another vehicle
Why: Low beams prevent glare to other drivers.
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Q39. What does a ‘Two-Way Traffic’ sign warn of?
Correct answer: Traffic in both directions
Why: Drivers should expect opposing traffic.
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Q40. What should drivers do when road conditions worsen?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reducing speed improves control.
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Q41. What does a ‘Keep Right’ sign instruct drivers to do?
Correct answer: Stay to the right of the divider
Why: Drivers must follow the indicated direction.
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Q42. What should drivers do when approaching glare from headlights?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking right helps reduce glare.
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Q43. What does a ‘Stop Ahead’ sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: A stop sign ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare to stop.
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Q44. What should drivers do when driving through standing water?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slower speeds reduce hydroplaning risk.
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Q45. What does a ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Pedestrians may cross ahead
Why: Drivers should watch for pedestrians.
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Q46. What should drivers do when entering heavy traffic?
Correct answer: Adjust speed to traffic flow
Why: Matching traffic flow improves safety.
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Q47. What does a ‘Road Narrows’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: Roadway width decreases ahead
Why: Drivers should prepare for less roadway space.
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Q48. What should drivers do when approaching a hill crest?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Visibility may be limited over hills.
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Q49. What does a ‘Detour’ sign indicate?
Correct answer: A temporary route around a closure
Why: Drivers should follow detour directions.
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Q50. You want to park on a Rhode Island street near a stop sign. What is the closest you may park to it?
Correct answer: 30 feet
Why: Rhode Island does not allow parking within 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, a stop sign, or a traffic light.