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Rhode Island DMV Permit Free Practice Test (15 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official Rhode Island driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real Rhode Island permit test: 80% (12 of 15 correct here).

Sample Rhode Island permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the Rhode Island question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

In Rhode Island, what is the standard speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?

  1. 20 mph
  2. 25 mph
  3. 30 mph
  4. 35 mph

Correct answer: B

Explanation: In Rhode Island, the default speed limit in residential districts is 25 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

How far must you stop from a school bus loading or unloading children when the red lights are flashing in Rhode Island?

  1. 10 feet
  2. 15 feet
  3. 20 feet
  4. 25 feet

Correct answer: C

Explanation: You must stop at least 20 feet away from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in Rhode Island?

  1. 0.04%
  2. 0.08%
  3. 0.10%
  4. 0.02%

Correct answer: B

Explanation: Rhode Island’s BAC limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08%.

When driving in Rhode Island fog, you should use your:

  1. High beams
  2. Low beams
  3. Parking lights
  4. Hazard lights

Correct answer: B

Explanation: Use low-beam headlights in fog to reduce glare and maintain visibility.