RI DMV PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How to avoid skidding - Let off gas, keep foot away from breaks, Pump brakes, steer in direction you want to go
Brake failure - Pump brakes, shift to low, use parking brake look for open zone. Last resort rub wheels against curb to slow down, if collision unavoidable sideswipe instead of head on
round about - in a round a bout u shout yield the right of way then cont. counter- clockwise.
An estimated _____ percent of collisions involves some type of Drive inattention - 80 Percent
What is the fine for passing a school bus with flashing red lights - $300 and/or a suspension of your drivers license for up to 30 days
How long is a trucks blind spot with trailer - 50 feet
What are a trucks blind spots? - directly behind, directly to the left and right front sides of the trailor, and directly in front (if you can't see the trucks mirror then they can't see you)
What is the 3 second rule? - The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle for safety
When to have your headlights on - when driving from sunset to sunrise, any time you cannot see 500 feet ahead of you, and when windshield wipers are in use as a result of rain, sleet, snow, etc
When to use low beam lights - During bad weather, such as rain, snow, fog, or when there are conditions that reduce visibility
Parking uphill with a curb - turn wheels left
Parking downhill with a curb - Turn front wheels right
When to dim your high beams - 500 fest when approaching 200 when following 500/200 rule
When to indicate a turn - 100 feet
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