Right of Way & Intersections — 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. Right of Way & Intersections: 41 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Rhode Island Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 41 (7% 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 (41)
1. When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:
- Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
- Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. ✓
- Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.
Answer: B. Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
2. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
- Use the next intersection.
- Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
- Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. ✓
- Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.
Answer: C. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
3. At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver:
- On your left.
- Who arrived before you. ✓
- Across from your vehicle.
Answer: B. Who arrived before you.
4. When turning left at an intersection:
- You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. ✓
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.
- You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Answer: A. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
5. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
- Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives.
- Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. ✓
- Not move your vehicle for any reason.
Answer: B. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
6. When using a roundabout, drivers should:
- Stop within the roundabout.
- Yield to entering traffic.
- Drive in a clockwise direction.
- Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. ✓
Answer: D. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
7. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
- The driver on the right has the right-of-way. ✓
- The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
- One driver may continue driving without stopping.
- One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
Answer: A. The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
8. When approaching a roundabout, you should always:
- Increase your speed.
- Maintain your speed.
- Come to a complete stop.
- Decrease your speed. ✓
Answer: D. Decrease your speed.
9. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
- Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
- Signal and keep your wheels straight. ✓
- Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
- Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
Answer: B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.
10. When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
- Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.
- Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.
- At all times. ✓
Answer: C. At all times.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook