Rhode Island Permit Test Flashcards

Rhode Island Permit Test Flashcards How to Control a Vehicle in a SkidKeep your foot off the brake and clutch pedals, slowly reduce speed, and turn in the direction of the ____.Right Hand SignalPut left hand and arm up, keeping hand and arm still.Refusal To Breathalyzer TestYour license will be suspended for a minimum of 90 days.How to Make a Right TurnWhen you wish to make this turn, you must first give the proper signal. These turns must be taken from the extreme right hand side of the road. Do not develop the dangerous habit of swinging left before turning right. This is likely to make the driver behind you assume you are going to turn left.How to Avoid SkiddingApply the brakes very gently pumping them and maintaining proper speed for the road conditions. On roads that are wet or icy, you should never make any sudden changes in speed or direction. If your vehicle is equiped with anti-lock brakes, do not pump the brakes! Know your vehicle.Dimming HeadlightsWhen you are driving a motor vehicle on the open highway at night when meeting another vehicle at least 500 ft ahead and at a distance of 200 ft or less when following another vehicle so that they will not distract the driver ahead.Double White LinesPainted on highways to divide the roadway and are usually found on four lane hightways. They should not be crossed except in extreme emergency and then only when the lanes on your side of the road are blocked by stopped or slow-moving large vehicles.Up Hill with CurbTurn wheeles against the curb.Where You May Not Park or Stopon a cross walk, beside any road work so that you block traffic, on a bridge or in at tunnel, within 8 feet of a fire hydrant, withing 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 30 feet of a flashing red or yellow light, a stop sign, or a traffic light, within 20 feet of a the driveway of a fire station or across the street within 75 feed of the driveway, when there are signs, within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, unless you stop for just a short time to load or unload passengers or packages.Rhode Island Speed Limits25 mph in residential areas and 50-65 mph on most highways.How to Down HillWith or without curb, turn wheels to the right.Implied Consentmeans that any person who drives a motor vehicle in Rhode Island has given consent to a chemical (breathalyzer/blood) test to determine the amount of

alcohol, if any, in his/her blood if arressted for drinking while intoxicated (DWI).Aim High in SteeringDon't look down your fender or hood but ahead at the middle of your driving lane.

Keep Your Eyes MovingDon't look at one thing. Look ahead, look at the sides, and look in your rearview mirror.Defensive Drivingthe art of protecting yourself and others from dangerous and uexpected changes in the environment. This kind of driver anticipates actions of the other rad users and is ready to adjust speed and position accordingly. Also adjusts to changes in weather and road conditions.Laws You Must KnowDrivers are permitted, not required, to turn at a red light after a full stop unless there is a "No turn on red" sign posted. Drivers must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Children less than six years old must be properly restrained and transported in the back seat of a motor vehicle. You must begin to use your directional signals for a distance of at least 100 ft before making turns.Slow down gradually before turns to avoid being hit from the rear. In the absence of signs or signals, when 2 cars enter an intersection from different highways or streets at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right. Drivers are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle on a public highway while wearing headphones.Yellow Center LinesSeparate traffic lanes moving in opposite directions. Broken ones permit passing. A double line consisting of one broken line and one solid line permits passing in one direction. Two solid permit passing in both directions.How to Make a Left Turn1. Approach intersection and give the proper signal in sufficient time to warn the driver of any car behind you. As you slow down, watch the mirror to see that the driver behind you has understood your signal. If the road is wide enough for you to do so without crossing the center line, leave room for following cars to pass on your right. Be sure that no car behind you is trying to pass on your left and above all, never pull suddenly to your left from the right-hand lane. If you can't work your way to the center early enough, go on to the next intersection.2. When reaching the intersection, wait until the way is clear. Both the motor vehicle directly approaching you and the vehicle approaching your right have the right of way. 3. When the road is clear, make your turn at the proper speed and keep to the right of the center. After turning into a four-lane road, keep driving in the center lane until you can change to the right lante without getting in the way of other cars. 4.Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the street.Solid and Broken LinesPainted on highways, usually two-lane roads, were the road is winding. You should never cross these lines when

the solid line is on your road.