Traffic Signs & Signals — Rhode Island

Rhode Island motorcycle permit practice test: 343 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Traffic Signs & Signals: 12 questions. Updated

Regulatory, warning and guide signs, plus traffic light and pavement marking questions.

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TopicTraffic Signs & Signals
License testRhode Island Motorcycle permit test
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Questions (12)

1. What is often found in the center portion of the lane?
  1. A landing strip
  2. An oily or greasy strip ✓
  3. Lane markings
  4. Ice

Answer: B. An oily or greasy strip

The center portion of the lane often contains an oily or greasy strip. The manual describes the center third of the lane as the place where oil drippings and debris from cars collect, forming a grease strip. It says the typical center strip usually gives enough traction when the road is dry, and you can ride to either side of the grease buildup while staying within that center third. It also warns against riding on large oil and grease buildups, such as those at busy intersections or tollbooths. That makes the oily or greasy strip the thing often found in the center portion.
Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 15
2. When riding in a group, what does it mean when the lead rider raises their left arm and extends their index finger, as shown in the image?
  1. Speed up.
  2. Slow down.
  3. Ride in a single-file formation. ✓
  4. The group will pull off at the next exit.

Answer: C. Ride in a single-file formation.

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3. When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator:
  1. Plans to turn left. ✓
  2. Is about to stop.
  3. Plans to turn right.
  4. Is about to slow down.

Answer: A. Plans to turn left.

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4. A rectangular sign may be a:
  1. School crossing sign.
  2. Railroad crossing sign.
  3. Stop sign.
  4. Speed limit sign. ✓

Answer: D. Speed limit sign.

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5. If you are approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing:
  1. You must come to a full stop. ✓
  2. You must proceed with caution.
  3. You do not need to slow down.
  4. You should park your motorcycle.

Answer: A. You must come to a full stop.

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6. What does this sign mean?
  1. No U-turn permitted. ✓
  2. No left turn permitted.
  3. Traffic must go straight.
  4. Yield.

Answer: A. No U-turn permitted.

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7. Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
  1. Warning ✓
  2. Service
  3. Regulatory
  4. Speed limit

Answer: A. Warning

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8. What does this hand signal mean?
  1. Slow or stop
  2. Left turn ✓
  3. Right turn
  4. Backing up

Answer: B. Left turn

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9. When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
  1. Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
  2. Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
  3. Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic. ✓
  4. Proceed through the intersection without stopping.

Answer: C. Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

Stop at the stop sign first, then move forward to get a better view of cross traffic before entering. The manual's blind-intersection guidance says that if there is a stop sign or stop line, you stop there first. After that, you ease forward and stop again just short of where cross traffic passes, then lean and look around buildings, parked cars, or bushes. That matches stopping at the sign and then improving your view before going on. It does not mean skipping the sign or rolling straight through.
Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 5
10. When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:
  1. Plans to turn left.
  2. Is about to stop.
  3. Plans to turn right. ✓
  4. Is about to slow down.

Answer: C. Plans to turn right.

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