General Driving Knowledge — Rhode Island
Rhode Island permit practice test: 612 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 86 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Rhode Island Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 86 (14% of 612 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (86)
1. What may help drivers conserve gasoline?
- Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
- Accelerating quickly.
- Slowing down gradually. ✓
- Braking abruptly.
Answer: C. Slowing down gradually.
2. Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?
- Inattentive driving
- Excessive speed under the driving conditions
- Following other vehicles too closely
- All of the above ✓
Answer: D. All of the above
3. Where may drivers make a U-turn?
- On a freeway
- Near the top of a hill
- In the middle of a curve
- Where they will not disrupt traffic ✓
Answer: D. Where they will not disrupt traffic
4. Which of the following statements is correct?
- Use your left foot to brake.
- Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle. ✓
- You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.
Answer: B. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
5. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
- Honk and step on the brake firmly.
- Take your foot off the gas pedal. ✓
- Swerve into the lane next to you.
Answer: B. Take your foot off the gas pedal.
6. You pass by driving on the right shoulder of the road:
- When there are no pedestrians nearby.
- When the car in front of you is driving too slowly.
- When the car in front of you is turning.
- Under no circumstances. ✓
Answer: D. Under no circumstances.
7. How do you check your blind spots?
- By looking in your side mirrors
- By turning your head and looking over your shoulders ✓
- By looking in your rearview mirror
- By staring straight ahead
Answer: B. By turning your head and looking over your shoulders
8. Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
- Allowing extra travel time.
- Obeying posted speed limits.
- Using proper turn signals.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
9. If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:
- Stop.
- Call the police.
- Determine if anyone is injured.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
10. When entering a street from a driveway, you:
- Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
- Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
- Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching. ✓
- Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.
Answer: C. Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook