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Rhode Island DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Rhode Island's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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License rules

  1. In Rhode Island, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: D. Rhode Island: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 1 a.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section ICANNOT DRIVE BY THEMSELVES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1:00AM AND 5:00AM.

  2. In Rhode Island, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Rhode Island: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section Iten (10) of those hours at night.

  3. In Rhode Island, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 15 years old
    2. 15½ years old
    3. 16 years old
    4. 16½ years old

    Answer: C. Rhode Island: you can apply for a learner's permit at 16 years old.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section IBe sixteen (16) to eighteen (18) years of age.

  4. In Rhode Island, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Rhode Island: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section Iat least six (6) months before you can take a Rhode Island DMV road test.

  5. In Rhode Island, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 4 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 6 years
    4. 8 years

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: a standard license is usually valid for 5 years.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section Iyou may apply to renew your license for five years at a cost of $62.50.

  6. In Rhode Island, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: C. Rhode Island: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section Ififty (50) hours of driving experience with a supervising driver

  7. In Rhode Island, at first a provisional (teen) driver may carry how many passengers under 21, unless an adult supervisor is present?

    1. 0
    2. 1
    3. 2
    4. 3

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: no more than 1 passenger under 21 at first, unless supervised.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section Ino more than one (1) passenger younger than twenty-one (21) years of age is allowed in the vehicle.

  8. In Rhode Island, what is the maximum time allowed for the computerized knowledge test?

    1. 30 minutes
    2. 90 minutes
    3. 2 hours
    4. No limit

    Answer: B. The test has a 90-minute maximum but usually takes 20–30 minutes.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section IThe computerized test has a 90-minute maximum, but usually takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

  9. In Rhode Island, the minimum age for a full operator's license (Level 3) is:

    1. 16
    2. 17
    3. 17 years, 6 months
    4. 18

    Answer: C. Level 3: at least 17½ and 12 months with a Limited Provisional License.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section I.D Level ThreeBe at least seventeen (17) years, six (6) months old.

  10. In Rhode Island, how long must you hold a Limited Provisional License before a full license?

    1. 1 month
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: D. At least 12 months, with no moving violation or safety belt infraction in the previous six months.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section I.D Level ThreeHave held for at least twelve (12) months a Limited Provisional License issued by the DMV.

  11. In Rhode Island, teen applicants must complete a Driver Education class of how many hours (administered by CCRI)?

    1. 33
    2. 6
    3. 12
    4. 50

    Answer: A. A 33-hour Driver Education class, then 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night).

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section I.E SummarySuccessfully complete the Rhode Island Driver Education thirty-three (33) hour class administered by CCRI

  12. In Rhode Island, if you fail the road test, how long must you wait before your next appointment?

    1. 1 day
    2. 30 days
    3. 6 months
    4. 1 year

    Answer: B. You must wait at least 30 days.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section I.CYou must wait at least 30 days before your next appointment.

  13. In Rhode Island, a driver under 18 caught a third time using a cell phone while driving faces:

    1. A $50 fine only
    2. A warning
    3. A $100 fine and loss of license until age 18
    4. A $10 fine

    Answer: C. First and second offenses: $50; third and later: $100 and loss of license until 18.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.N Cellular Phone UsageThird Offense + = $100.00 fine + lose license until 18 years of age.

Parking

  1. In Rhode Island, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Rhode Island: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.FWithin 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

  2. In Rhode Island, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.Fa maximum of twelve (12) inches from the right side of the road or curb.

  3. In Rhode Island, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.F

  4. In Rhode Island, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 8 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: do not park within 8 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.FWithin 8 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. In Rhode Island, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.FWithin 50 feet of the nearest rail or a railroad crossing

  6. In Rhode Island, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: C. Rhode Island: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.FWithin 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, a stop sign, or a traffic light.

Rules of the road

  1. In Rhode Island, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: children ride in a car seat until at least 8 years old.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.Bproperly restrained in a child restraint system

  2. In Rhode Island, unless on official business, you may not follow a fire truck responding to an alarm closer than:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Rhode Island: stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck responding to an alarm.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.MAlways drive 500 feet behind emergency vehicles.

  3. In Rhode Island, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?

    1. 17½ years old
    2. 18 years old
    3. 19 years old
    4. 21 years old

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: drivers under 18 years old may not use any wireless device while driving.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.NDrivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, per R.I.G.L. 31-22-11.9.

  4. In Rhode Island, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section IV.A Signals

  5. In Rhode Island, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: do not make a U-turn unless you can see approaching traffic 500 feet away.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.E TurnaboutsYou have clear visibility in each direction for a distance of five hundred (500) feet.

  6. In Rhode Island, the fine for a child riding in the front seat, or a child over seven not in a seat belt, is:

    1. $10
    2. $25
    3. $85
    4. $500

    Answer: C. $85 fine.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.B

  7. According to the Rhode Island manual, at a stop you should completely cease all forward motion for at least:

    1. One second
    2. Three seconds
    3. Ten seconds
    4. Thirty seconds

    Answer: B. Stop completely for a minimum of three seconds.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.F Stopping and ParkingWhen stopping, drivers should completely cease all forward motion for a minimum of three seconds.

  8. In Rhode Island, a turnabout (U-turn) should be made at least how far from an intersection?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. At least 200 feet from an intersection, with 500 feet of clear visibility each way.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.E TurnaboutsYou are at least two hundred feet (200') from an intersection.

  9. The Rhode Island manual says that when passing, you should never pass more than:

    1. One vehicle at a time
    2. Two vehicles
    3. Three vehicles
    4. A truck

    Answer: A. Never pass more than one vehicle.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.J PassingNever pass more than one (1) vehicle.

  10. In Rhode Island, the seat-belt fine for an unbelted adult occupant is:

    1. $10 per occupant
    2. $40 per occupant
    3. $200 per occupant
    4. $1,000

    Answer: B. $40 per occupant; $85 for a child in the front seat or a child over seven not belted.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.B Safety Belt LawThe fine for violation of this section is $40.00 per occupant.

  11. On long trips, the Rhode Island manual suggests stopping about every:

    1. 20 miles
    2. 500 miles
    3. 5 hours
    4. 100 miles or two hours

    Answer: D. Stop every 100 miles or every two hours, for at least 10 minutes.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section II.C Drowsy DrivingA good rule of thumb is to stop every 100 miles or every two hours.

  12. According to the Rhode Island manual, after 24 hours awake your impairment roughly equals a BAC of:

    1. 0.10 percent
    2. 0.02 percent
    3. 0.04 percent
    4. 0.30 percent

    Answer: A. 24 hours without sleep impairs you about as much as a 0.10 BAC.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section II.C Drowsy DrivingAfter 24 hours awake, the impairment rises to that roughly equal to a BAC of .10 percent.

  13. According to the Rhode Island manual, looking away from the road for two or more seconds:

    1. Is safe below 30 mph
    2. Doubles the risk of a collision
    3. Has no effect
    4. Is required at intersections

    Answer: B. Two or more seconds of looking away doubles the crash risk.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section II.A Distracted DrivingWhen a driver looks away from the roadway for two or more seconds, the risk of a collision doubles.

Speed

  1. In Rhode Island, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 20 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: B. Rhode Island: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Rhode Island Driver's Manual, Section III.M

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