Hardest Questions (Rhode Island) (Rhode Island) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

If weather requires you to have your lights on, you should use your:

low beams.

parking lights.

high beams.

Question 2:

If you continually pass the other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction, you will:

help prevent the chances of a crash occurring due to traffic congestion.

get to your destination much faster.

increase your chances of being involved in an accident.

Question 3:

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

when there is no stop line, stop before entering any crosswalk.

stop at the stop line.

where there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection.

All of the above.

Question 4:

When a driver has their left arm and hand extended upward, the driver plans to:

go straight ahead.

turn right.

turn left.

come to a stop.

Question 5:

This road sign means:

You have the right of way

No Passing Zone

Yield the right-of-way

Question 6:

This road sign means:

Merge

Side Road

Merging Traffic

All traffic must go straight ahead

Question 7:

If a bus has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:

yield.

honk to let them know you’re there.

move to the left lane.

speed up to pass.

Question 8:

To keep your vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on a hill, if you are facing uphill you should:

turn the front wheels away from the curb or edge of the road.

turn the back wheels towards the curb or edge of the road.

set the parking brake and keep the front wheels straight.

turn the front wheels towards the curb or edge of the road.

Question 9:

When parking on a public road, drivers should:

move as far away from traffic as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

Question 10:

This sign warns drivers that:

they cannot go straight ahead.

they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.

a shared lane starts ahead.

Question 11:

When driving in fog, you should never use your high beams because:

the light will reflect back into your eyes.

vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

oncoming vehicles might not see you.

Question 12:

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.

approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.

Question 13:

The yield sign means:

Go. The light will soon be red.

If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.

Stop if you can.

Question 14:

What does this sign indicate?

Parallel railroad crossing (side road)

Low ground clearance railroad crossing

Parallel railroad crossing (crossroad)

Question 15:

Before passing a vehicle or changing lanes, remember to:

only pass or change lanes if the change can be completed without speeding.

signal your return to the left lane.

sound your horn as you pass.

Question 16:

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

school zone sign.

warning sign.

regulatory sign.

Question 17:

Stopping distances:

are not affected by vehicle speed.

decrease as vehicle speed increases.

increase as vehicle speed increases.

Question 18:

This road sign means:

Divided highway ahead

Two-way traffic ahead

Four-lane traffic ahead

Question 19:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 20:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 21:

This sign indicates:

A slow-moving vehicle

A no-passing zone

Yield

Question 22:

This road sign means:

Low clearance

Do not enter

A steep grade is ahead

Question 23:

When a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light, __________ must yield the right-of-way.

the pedestrian

the driver

both

whoever is slower

Question 24:

Most signs used in street work areas are:

round.

diamond shaped.

rectangle shaped.

Question 25:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 26:

If the roadway is wet, you should:

increase your speed.

reduce your speed.

maintain the same speed.

Question 27:

This sign tells drivers that:

left and right turns are not allowed.

a divided highway is ahead.

they cannot go straight ahead.

Question 28:

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving ability is permitted:

under no circumstances.

if it is prescribed by a physician.

if you dont feel drowsy.

Question 29:

Warning signs are normally:

blue.

yellow.

red.

green.

Question 30:

Broken white lines can be crossed over:

when it is safe to change lanes.

only when passing another car.

at any time.

only in passing zones.

Question 31:

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you.

Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road.

Question 32:

This sign means:

You must stop ahead

Railroad crossing ahead

No Passing Zone

There is a traffic signal ahead

Question 33:

Traffic lights are normally ____________ from the top to bottom or left to right.

red, green and yellow

green, yellow and red

red, yellow and green

Question 34:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 35:

When passing a motorcycle you must:

give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane.

give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car.

sound your horn to alert the motorcyclist.

Question 36:

There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:

stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.

slow down as you pass the pedestrian.

make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.

Question 37:

This sign warns drivers of:

low clearance.

a narrow bridge ahead.

a low place in the road.

Question 38:

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

less dangerous

narrower and shorter

Question 39:

Drivers who have been drinking are more likely to:

keep a safe following distance.

yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles.

be less reactive.

Question 40:

Warning signs normally are:

rectangles.

triangles.

diamond-shaped.

Question 41:

Are drivers allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass other vehicles?

Yes, but only by 10 MPH or less.

No.

Yes, but only if they drive with caution.

Question 42:

A flashing yellow light means:

The light will soon change from green to red.

Drive with caution.

Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

Question 43:

When approaching a construction site, drivers should:

accelerate to get out of the way quickly.

slow down and adjust their driving manner.

honk their horn to alert construction workers of their presence.

Question 44:

This road sign means:

Warning, crossroad ahead

All traffic must turn

Yield sign ahead

Question 45:

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

Never.

If traffic conditions require it.

Question 46:

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane:

when you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

after about five seconds.

when you see the front bumper of the other vehicle in your mirror.

Question 47:

Drivers must not drive at:

a speed that is greater than reasonable.

a speed that is not prudent for the circumstances.

a speed that is greater than the posted speed limit.

All of the above.

Question 48:

Regulation signs normally are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.

yellow; black

white; black

green; white

Question 49:

When following another vehicle at night, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

emergency flashers.

high beam headlights.

Question 50:

This sign warns drivers that:

the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.

there is a winding road ahead.

there is a double curve ahead.

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