Speed Limits & Following Distance — Rhode Island

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Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.

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TopicSpeed Limits & Following Distance
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Questions (32)

1. Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
  1. One second.
  2. Two seconds.
  3. Three seconds. ✓
  4. Four seconds.

Answer: C. Three seconds.

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2. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
  1. 45 mph.
  2. 35 mph.
  3. 25 mph. ✓
  4. 15 mph.

Answer: C. 25 mph.

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3. The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.
  1. True ✓
  2. False

Answer: A. True

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4. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
  1. Use alternate routes.
  2. Drive as you would on dry roads.
  3. Increase your following distance. ✓
  4. Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

Answer: C. Increase your following distance.

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5. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.
  1. 50 feet
  2. 125 feet
  3. 400 feet ✓
  4. 750 feet

Answer: C. 400 feet

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6. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
  1. On a wet or icy road. ✓
  2. On paved highways.
  3. When driving at night.
  4. All of the above.

Answer: A. On a wet or icy road.

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7. Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?
  1. Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. ✓
  2. Getting adequate rest and staying alert.
  3. Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

Answer: A. Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.

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8. Which statement about speed is true?
  1. Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
  2. Speeding can kill.
  3. Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
  4. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." ✓

Answer: D. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

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9. A work zone:
  1. May be moving or stationary. ✓
  2. Is marked with black and white signs.
  3. Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.
  4. All of the above.

Answer: A. May be moving or stationary.

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10. Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?
  1. Tailgating another vehicle
  2. Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
  3. Both of the above ✓

Answer: C. Both of the above

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