Traffic Signs & Signals — 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. Traffic Signs & Signals: 168 questions. Updated

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TopicTraffic Signs & Signals
License testRhode Island Car learner's permit test
Topic questions168 (27% of 612 total)
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Questions (168)

1. When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
  1. Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
  2. Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
  3. Stop if a police officer is nearby.
  4. Treat the light like a stop sign. ✓

Answer: D. Treat the light like a stop sign.

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2. You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:
  1. When doing so would interfere with traffic. ✓
  2. When turning left into a driveway.
  3. When the car in front of you is disabled.
  4. When passing to the right on a one-way street.

Answer: A. When doing so would interfere with traffic.

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3. What does this road sign mean?
  1. Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
  2. Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so. ✓
  3. Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
  4. Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

Answer: B. Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

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4. This sign means:
  1. Crossroad ahead. ✓
  2. Merge.
  3. Stop.

Answer: A. Crossroad ahead.

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5. A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
  1. Go.
  2. Yield to other cars.
  3. Slow down and prepare to stop. ✓
  4. Stop.

Answer: C. Slow down and prepare to stop.

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6. This road sign means:
  1. Hunting area.
  2. State park.
  3. Deer crossing. ✓
  4. Wildlife preserve.

Answer: C. Deer crossing.

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7. This sign means:
  1. Narrow bridge ahead.
  2. Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead. ✓
  3. Industrial area.
  4. Freeway on-ramp ahead.

Answer: B. Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

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8. This road sign means:
  1. Cars in the right lane must slow down.
  2. No left turn.
  3. Merge. ✓

Answer: C. Merge.

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9. You must stop at an intersection when you see a:
  1. Flashing red light. ✓
  2. Steady yellow light.
  3. Yellow arrow.
  4. Flashing yellow light.

Answer: A. Flashing red light.

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10. This sign means:
  1. You can travel in either direction in this lane.
  2. There is two-way traffic. ✓
  3. You are approaching a divided highway.

Answer: B. There is two-way traffic.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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