RI DMV Written 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Rhode Island, what is the speed limit in a business or residential district unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
- 20 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
Rhode Island law sets a 25 mph limit in business and residential districts unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 2: You are driving in Rhode Island and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on the shoulder ahead. What does the state's Move Over law require?
- Move to a non-adjacent lane if safe, or slow down if you cannot (Correct answer)
- Stop completely on the roadway until you pass it
- Honk to alert the emergency workers
- Maintain your speed but turn on hazard lights
Correct answer: Move to a non-adjacent lane if safe, or slow down if you cannot
Rhode Island's Move Over law requires drivers to change to a lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle when safe, or reduce speed if a lane change is not possible.
Question 3: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Rhode Island driver who is 21 years of age or older?
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.05%
- 0.10%
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Drivers 21 and older in Rhode Island are legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
Question 4: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, which driver must yield?
- The driver on the left (Correct answer)
- The driver on the right
- The driver going straight
- The driver moving faster
Correct answer: The driver on the left
At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
Question 5: How far before making a turn must you signal when driving in a Rhode Island business or residential area?
- At least 100 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 25 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 500 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Rhode Island requires drivers to signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning.
Question 6: A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two-lane road in Rhode Island. What must you do if you are approaching from the opposite direction?
- Stop until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Proceed normally since you are in the opposite lane
- Honk and pass on the left
Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing
On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights until they are turned off.
Question 7: What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
- You may not pass (Correct answer)
- You may pass if the way is clear
- The road narrows ahead
- You are on a one-way street
Correct answer: You may not pass
A solid yellow line on your side of the roadway prohibits passing.
RI DMV Written 2
In Rhode Island, what is the speed limit in a business or residential district unless otherwise posted?