Rhode Island DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Teste prático 5

Teste prático 5 de 8 — Rhode Island DMV Permit Practice Test: mais 25 perguntas com respostas e explicações.

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Rhode Island
205 perguntas
Verificado em 10 de outubro de 2026

Pergunta 1 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- The signal ahead is broken
- There is a pedestrian signal only
- There is a traffic signal ahead
- A railroad signal is ahead
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Resposta: C. There is a traffic signal ahead
Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light. This sign is used where the signal is hard to see.
Pergunta 2 de 25
You cannot see the truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror. What does that mean?
- You are a safe distance away
- The truck is about to stop
- The truck driver probably cannot see you
- The truck driver can see you clearly
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Resposta: C. The truck driver probably cannot see you
If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume the driver can't see you.
Pergunta 3 de 25
Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?
- Turn off the engine
- Shift into park
- Open the door to drag your foot
- Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure
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Resposta: D. Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure
Pumping the pedal may build enough pressure to stop. If that fails, use the parking brake slowly and shift to a lower gear.
Pergunta 4 de 25
You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?
- The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
- The vehicle is about to turn
- The vehicle is an emergency vehicle
- The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
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Resposta: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.
Pergunta 5 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Always come to a full stop
- The road narrows ahead
- Merge without slowing down
- Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
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Resposta: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.
Pergunta 6 de 25
You are in a left-turn lane facing a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?
- Turn left, because oncoming traffic must stop for you
- Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- Stay stopped until a green arrow appears
- Go straight only
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Resposta: B. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Pergunta 7 de 25
Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?
- A wet or icy road
- Driving more slowly
- Tires with deep tread
- Paying full attention
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Resposta: A. A wet or icy road
Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.
Pergunta 8 de 25
Someone is hurt in a crash. When should you move the injured person?
- Always, to make them comfortable
- Only if there is a danger such as fire
- Right away, to check for injuries
- Only to drive them to the hospital yourself
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Resposta: B. Only if there is a danger such as fire
Moving an injured person can make injuries worse. Move them only if they face a life-threatening danger, and call for help.
Pergunta 9 de 25
A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?
- Brake suddenly to warn the driver
- Stop on the shoulder right away
- Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
- Speed up to get away
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Resposta: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.
Pergunta 10 de 25
Can cold or allergy medicine you buy without a prescription affect your driving?
- No, only prescription drugs affect driving
- Only if you take it with food
- No, these medicines are always safe
- Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
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Resposta: D. Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
Many over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness. Read the warning label and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
Pergunta 11 de 25
You are passing a car. When is it safe to return to your lane?
- As soon as your rear bumper passes its front bumper
- When the two cars are side by side
- When the other driver flashes the headlights
- When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror
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Resposta: D. When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror
Return to your lane only when you can see the whole front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Pergunta 12 de 25
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
- Straight ahead
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Resposta: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.
Pergunta 13 de 25
While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?
- To keep your tires from wearing out
- So your turn signal keeps working
- So you can turn faster when the way is clear
- So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
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Resposta: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.
Pergunta 14 de 25
You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?
- Pump your brakes often to dry them
- Drive on the shoulder
- Speed up to get past quickly
- Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
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Resposta: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.
Pergunta 15 de 25
What is the center lane shown here used for?
- Driving for long distances in heavy traffic
- Left turns by drivers from both directions
- Passing slower vehicles
- Parking and loading
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Resposta: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions
A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.
Pergunta 16 de 25
You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?
- Only pedestrians
- No one, if you use your turn signal
- Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
- Only cars coming from your left
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Resposta: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.
Pergunta 17 de 25
You feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest choice?
- Open the window and turn up the radio
- Chew gum and keep driving
- Drive faster to get home sooner
- Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
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Resposta: D. Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
Tricks like a cold window or loud music do not work. Stop and rest; only sleep cures drowsiness.
Pergunta 18 de 25
You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?
- Merge right away without checking traffic
- Drive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
- Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
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Resposta: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.
Pergunta 19 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- A hospital zone begins
- A school is near; slow down and watch for children
- A playground is ahead
- An adults-only crosswalk is ahead
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Resposta: B. A school is near; slow down and watch for children
The five-sided school sign warns that you are near a school. Slow down, watch for children and obey any school speed limit.
Pergunta 20 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- Trucks must use this route
- One-way street to the right
- The road ahead turns right
- Follow this route because the usual road is closed
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Resposta: D. Follow this route because the usual road is closed
A detour takes you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs until you are back on your route.
Pergunta 21 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- You may pass if you are careful
- You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road
- Slower traffic must keep right
- Pass only on the right
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Resposta: B. You must not pass other vehicles on this part of the road
Do not pass until a sign or the road markings show that the no-passing area has ended.
Pergunta 22 de 25
A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?
- Follow the officer's directions
- Turn right instead
- Honk to check that the officer means you
- Stay stopped until the light turns green
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Resposta: A. Follow the officer's directions
Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.
Pergunta 23 de 25
What does this sign mean?
- The road is closed ahead
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- A radar speed check is ahead
- A rest area is ahead
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Resposta: B. A railroad crossing is ahead
This round yellow sign is placed before a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.
Pergunta 24 de 25
At a four-way stop, you and a car facing you stop at the same time. You want to turn left and the other driver is going straight. Who should go first?
- You, because you signaled first
- You, because left turns go first at stop signs
- The driver going straight
- Whoever starts moving first
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Resposta: C. The driver going straight
A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.
Pergunta 25 de 25
How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?
- Follow closely until the rider moves aside
- Honk and pass close by
- Pass on the right
- Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
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Resposta: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

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