RHODE ISLAND PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Pre- Driving Habits - ANSWER 1. Adujust the seat 2. Adjust the inside and
outside mirrors 3. Adjust the venitlation 4. Lock doors 5. Fasten and adjust your
sesatbelt 6. Ask passengers to fasten their seatbelts 7. Check in front and behind
the car for objects, animals, or persons in your path 8. Clear your car of snow
and ice.
Braking Distance - ANSWER The distance your vehicle travles from the time
the brakes are applied to the time that the vehicle is brought to a stop.
Velocitizing - ANSWER occurs when you being to feel that you are going
slower than your actual speed; going faster than you think. You can avoid this
by varying your speed slightly when driving long distances on the highway.
Hydroplaning - ANSWER occurs when the front tires of your vehicle may lose
contact with the road surface on a wet road; driving over a cushion of water.
Guard against this by keeping tire pressure inflated, reducing speed, and being
careful how you drive in the rain.
How to Avoid Skidding - ANSWER Apply 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.
, How to Control a Vehicle in a Skid - ANSWER Keep your foot off the brake
and clutch pedals, reduce speed slowly and turn in direction of the ____.
How to Make a Left Turn - ANSWER 1. Approach intersection and give the
proper signal in sufficient time to warn the driver of any car behind you. As you
slow down, glance in the mirror to check that the driver behind you sees 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 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. Pedestrians in the street
always have the right of way.
How to Make a Right Turn - ANSWER When 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.
To Leave a Traffic Lane to Enter a Parking Space - ANSWER 1. Move into
the traffic lane nearest to the parking space. 2. Use turn signal to indicate your
intentions. 3. Enter the parking space using three steps. 4. Stop the engine, lock
the ignition swith, remove the key and set the parking brake.
How to Down Hill - ANSWER With or without curb, turn wheels to the right.
ANSWERS
Pre- Driving Habits - ANSWER 1. Adujust the seat 2. Adjust the inside and
outside mirrors 3. Adjust the venitlation 4. Lock doors 5. Fasten and adjust your
sesatbelt 6. Ask passengers to fasten their seatbelts 7. Check in front and behind
the car for objects, animals, or persons in your path 8. Clear your car of snow
and ice.
Braking Distance - ANSWER The distance your vehicle travles from the time
the brakes are applied to the time that the vehicle is brought to a stop.
Velocitizing - ANSWER occurs when you being to feel that you are going
slower than your actual speed; going faster than you think. You can avoid this
by varying your speed slightly when driving long distances on the highway.
Hydroplaning - ANSWER occurs when the front tires of your vehicle may lose
contact with the road surface on a wet road; driving over a cushion of water.
Guard against this by keeping tire pressure inflated, reducing speed, and being
careful how you drive in the rain.
How to Avoid Skidding - ANSWER Apply 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.
, How to Control a Vehicle in a Skid - ANSWER Keep your foot off the brake
and clutch pedals, reduce speed slowly and turn in direction of the ____.
How to Make a Left Turn - ANSWER 1. Approach intersection and give the
proper signal in sufficient time to warn the driver of any car behind you. As you
slow down, glance in the mirror to check that the driver behind you sees 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 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. Pedestrians in the street
always have the right of way.
How to Make a Right Turn - ANSWER When 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.
To Leave a Traffic Lane to Enter a Parking Space - ANSWER 1. Move into
the traffic lane nearest to the parking space. 2. Use turn signal to indicate your
intentions. 3. Enter the parking space using three steps. 4. Stop the engine, lock
the ignition swith, remove the key and set the parking brake.
How to Down Hill - ANSWER With or without curb, turn wheels to the right.
