Highway & Freeway Driving — 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. Highway & Freeway Driving: 64 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Rhode Island Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 64 (10% 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 (64)
1. A "Merging lanes" sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
- True ✓
- False
Answer: A. True
2. When entering an interstate highway, you should:
- Stop, check for cars, and enter when safe.
- Check for cars and reduce your speed to 25 mph before entering the traffic lane.
- Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear. ✓
Answer: C. Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear.
3. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
- If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
- If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
- Under no circumstances. ✓
Answer: C. Under no circumstances.
4. When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:
- If the other driver signals for you to re-enter the lane.
- If you look over your shoulder and see the passed car behind you.
- If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror. ✓
Answer: C. If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
5. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
- Check your side view mirror.
- Check your rearview mirror.
- Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
- The middle of the intersection.
- The right lane.
- The left lane. ✓
- Any lane.
Answer: C. The left lane.
7. Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?
- Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles
- Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing ✓
- Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles
Answer: B. Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing
8. Which of the following statements is true?
- It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
- A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
- The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle. ✓
- Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.
Answer: C. The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.
9. A good rule to remember for passing is:
- Pass on the right whenever possible.
- Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed. ✓
- Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
- Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.
Answer: B. Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
10. You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
- Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. ✓
- Assert your right-of-way by driving faster.
- Always maintain your position.
Answer: A. Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook