RI DMV Right-of-Way Rules

Question 1

In Rhode Island, who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle that arrives first; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right

Answer

The larger vehicle always has right of way

Answer

The vehicle traveling faster

Answer

The vehicle on the left

Question 2

When must you yield to pedestrians in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

At all marked and unmarked crosswalks

Answer

Only at marked crosswalks with signals

Answer

Only when a crossing guard is present

Answer

Only at intersections with traffic lights

Question 3

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop

Answer

Speed up to get out of the way

Answer

Continue driving but move to the left lane

Answer

Stop immediately in your current lane

Question 4

At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time from perpendicular directions, who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

Answer

The vehicle on the left

Answer

The vehicle going straight

Answer

The larger vehicle

Question 5

In Rhode Island, when making a left turn at an intersection, to whom must you yield?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

Answer

Only vehicles behind you

Answer

No one if you have a green light

Answer

Only emergency vehicles

Question 6

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Answer

Stop and wait for the light to change

Answer

Yield to all traffic

Answer

The signal is malfunctioning — treat as a stop sign