Rhode Island DMV Motorcycle Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 6. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 32 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Rhode Island test.
- Questions40
- Correct to pass32
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age16 years
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1. By when must a Rhode Island driver comply with the move-over or reduced-speed duty once a covered vehicle comes into view?
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Answer A: As soon as it is safe to do so, not merely at some point before passing
31-14-3 requires the driver to comply as soon as it is safe to do so, establishing a prompt duty rather than an open-ended one.
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2. How does the fine for texting while driving in Rhode Island change with repeated convictions under General Law 31-22-30?
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Answer C: It rises from 100 dollars, to 150 dollars, to 250 dollars across a first, second, and third conviction
31-22-30 sets escalating texting fines: $100 for a first conviction, $150 for a second, and $250 for a third or subsequent conviction.
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3. A driver is thinking about overtaking a slower vehicle and sees this sign a short distance ahead. What does it mean for that pass?
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Answer B: The pass must be finished before the restricted section begins
The sign marks the start of a section where passing is prohibited, so a driver may not be on the left side of the road beyond it; any pass has to be completed before that point or not started at all.
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4. What is the outcome of a first reckless driving conviction in Rhode Island under General Law 31-27-4?
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Answer A: A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to 500 dollars
A first reckless driving conviction under 31-27-4 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $500.
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5. Should a rider change lanes while passing through an intersection?
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Answer A: No, the lane change should be completed before or after the intersection
Drivers entering and turning at an intersection are watching lanes rather than a machine moving between them, and lane markings are usually broken there.
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6. You are traveling at the same speed as a vehicle in the next lane, just behind its rear door. What should you do?
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Answer B: Change your speed so that you leave that driver's blind spot
That position is the classic blind spot. Slow slightly or move ahead so the other driver can see you before deciding to change lanes.
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7. Why is a U-turn on a one-way street a problem?
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Answer A: You would end up facing the wrong way against all the traffic
Every lane of a one-way street runs the same way, so turning around leaves you driving head-on against all of the traffic.
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8. You are driving in fog so thick that you can barely see the vehicle ahead. Which pavement marking is the best guide for staying in your lane?
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Answer A: The white edge line on the right side of the road
The right edge line keeps you positioned away from oncoming traffic and is easy to follow at low speed. Following tail lights closely tempts you to drive faster than you can see.
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9. You have tied a load down with cords that are longer than you need. What should you do with the loose ends?
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Answer D: Secure the loose ends so nothing can reach the chain, the wheel or the road
A dangling cord can be caught by the rear wheel or the chain and jam it, which can lock the wheel without any warning to the rider.
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10. After completing a turn you notice your signal is still flashing. What should you do?
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Answer A: Switch it off at once, before other drivers act on it
A signal left on after a turn is a false message, and drivers waiting to pull out may move into your path because of it.
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11. What can a first violation of Rhode Island's school bus stopping law cost a driver?
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Answer B: A fine of up to 300 dollars and a license suspension of up to 30 days
Under Rhode Island General Law 31-20-12 a first violation carries a fine of up to 300 dollars and/or a license suspension of up to 30 days; a subsequent offense brings a mandatory fine of 300 to 500 dollars and/or a one year revocation.
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12. What happens to traffic fines in a Rhode Island work zone marked with signs declaring the zone under General Law 31-14-12.1?
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Answer C: They are doubled: the total fines, penalties, and costs are twice the amount otherwise set by law
When a temporary traffic control zone is posted under 31-14-12.1, a conviction there carries fines, penalties, and costs equal to twice the amount otherwise set by law.
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13. What standard does Rhode Island's basic speed law in General Law 31-14-1 use to judge whether a driver's speed is lawful?
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Answer D: Whether the speed was reasonable and prudent for the actual and potential hazards then existing
31-14-1 measures lawful speed against what is reasonable and prudent given the actual and potential hazards existing at the time, not a single fixed number.
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14. How does a second insurance offense under 31-47-9 compare with a first, in terms of suspension length?
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Answer C: The suspension doubles to six months, with a fine of 500 dollars or more
A second offense under 31-47-9 doubles the suspension to six months and raises the fine to $500 or more.
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15. Where no other speed limit is posted, what prima facie daytime limit does General Law 31-14-2 set for locations outside business and residence districts?
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Answer C: 50 mph
Absent a posted limit, 31-14-2 sets 50 mph as the prima facie daytime limit outside business and residence districts.
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16. Your passenger wants to carry a bag in one hand during the ride. What should you tell them?
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Answer B: No, both hands are needed to hold on, so the bag must be secured on the machine
A passenger needs both hands on the operator or the handholds, and anything carried loose can be dropped into the wheel or pull the passenger off balance.
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17. Where does Rhode Island's school bus stopping law apply?
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Answer D: On public highways and also on private roads and in parking lots
Drivers approaching from either direction must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, and the rule applies on private roads and in parking lots as well as on public highways.
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18. What changes most when a rider moves from a light motorcycle to a much heavier one?
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Answer A: It takes longer to stop and is harder to hold up at low speed
Extra mass means longer stopping distances and more effort in slow maneuvers and when holding the machine up, so build up gradually on an unfamiliar heavy motorcycle.
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19. Which crash would Rhode Island's insurance rating rules treat as NOT chargeable against a driver's premium?
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Answer D: A crash that happened four years before the current policy period
Rhode Island's auto insurance rating rules exclude a crash from being chargeable once it occurred more than three years earlier, among other exclusions.
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20. What does a first refusal to submit to a chemical test cost a Rhode Island driver under General Law 31-27-2.1?
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Answer D: A license suspension of six to twelve months (or an interlock modification), a fine of 200 to 500 dollars, and 10 to 60 hours of community service
A first refusal brings a six to twelve month suspension or interlock modification, a fine of $200 to $500, and 10 to 60 hours of community service under 31-27-2.1.
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21. From how far away must a Rhode Island motorcycle's tail lamp be visible, under the state's inspection standard?
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Answer C: 500 feet
Rhode Island's motorcycle inspection standard requires the tail lamp to emit a red light visible from 500 feet.
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22. Which clue best warns a rider that the door of a parked car is about to open?
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Answer B: Someone visible in the seat, or exhaust showing at the tailpipe
Occupied cars are the ones that open doors, so scan through rear windows and mirrors and look for exhaust or wheels turning as you approach.
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23. You are behind three slow vehicles on a two-lane road and the way ahead looks clear. What is the sound decision?
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Answer D: Pass one vehicle at a time, if the road allows it
Passing several vehicles in one move keeps you in the oncoming lane far too long and leaves nowhere to go if a vehicle appears.
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24. Is a helmet worth wearing on a short trip to a store a few blocks away?
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Answer C: Yes, since many crashes happen close to home at ordinary street speeds
A large share of motorcycle crashes occur on short, familiar trips at moderate speeds, and injuries at those speeds are still severe.
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25. What fine does an adult driver face for a first violation of Rhode Island's handheld phone law, General Law 31-22-31?
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Answer C: 100 dollars
31-22-31 sets a $100 fine for engaging in a call on a hand-held personal wireless communication device while driving.
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26. Under Rhode Island's motorcycle equipment standard, how high may any part of the exhaust system sit?
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Answer B: No higher than the rear fender
Rhode Island's motorcycle inspection standard requires that no part of the exhaust system sit higher than the rear fender.
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27. May you park in front of a public or private driveway?
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Answer A: No, blocking a driveway is prohibited even for a short time
Parking in front of a driveway blocks the property owner from entering or leaving, and the prohibition does not depend on how long you stay.
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28. What is the main advantage of a face shield over goggles?
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Answer D: It protects the whole face, not only the eyes
Goggles keep wind and debris out of the eyes, but a shatter resistant face shield also protects the rest of the face in a crash.
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29. You must leave your vehicle beside a narrow rural road at night. What should you do?
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Answer B: Get it right off the pavement and switch on the hazard lights
A vehicle left on an unlit rural road is very hard to see, so move it completely clear of the traveled surface and mark it with the hazard lights.
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30. Your left-turn lane faces a steady green ball and oncoming traffic is heavy. What are you allowed to do?
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Answer C: Move into the intersection and turn when a safe gap appears
A green ball permits the turn but gives no priority, so you may move into the intersection and wait there for a gap in the oncoming traffic.
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31. Does Rhode Island's move-over duty under 31-14-3 apply only to vehicles with flashing lights?
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Answer B: No, the duty also covers any nonemergency vehicle that is simply stationary on the shoulder or breakdown lane
31-14-3 extends the reduced-speed and move-over duty to any nonemergency vehicle that is stationary on the shoulder or breakdown lane, not just vehicles showing flashing lights.
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32. How much more energy must your brakes absorb if you double your speed?
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Answer D: About four times as much, since energy rises with the square of speed
Kinetic energy grows with the square of speed, so twice the speed means about four times the energy and a far longer braking distance.
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33. What is the correct way to secure a load on a motorcycle?
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Answer C: Fasten it with elastic cords using several attachment points and check it at every stop
Several attachment points hold the load tight so it cannot shift or fall into the wheel or the chain, and checking at stops catches a load that has worked loose.
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34. What kind of gloves are recommended for riding?
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Answer A: Full fingered gloves of leather or similar durable material
Full fingered leather or equivalent gloves improve grip on the controls and protect the hands, which riders instinctively put out in a fall.
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35. What happens if a passenger leans the opposite way to the rider in a curve?
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Answer B: The motorcycle becomes harder to steer and may run wide in the curve
A passenger leaning against the turn fights the lean angle the rider has set, forcing extra steering effort and pushing the machine toward the outside of the curve.
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36. You are circulating in a roundabout and a vehicle is waiting to enter ahead of you. What should you do?
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Answer D: Keep going, because circulating traffic does not stop for entering vehicles
Stopping in the circle to be polite surprises the drivers behind you and defeats the design; entering traffic is the side that waits.
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37. You are stopped at a stop sign on a two-way stop intersection and the cross street has no stop signs at all. What does that mean for you?
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Answer A: You yield to all cross traffic no matter how long that takes
At a two-way stop only your direction is controlled, so there is no taking turns; you wait for a gap big enough to enter safely.
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38. The rider behind you is closing right up on your machine and crowding you. What is the best response?
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Answer D: Let them go past and take a position behind them instead
Speeding up to escape a rider who is following too closely usually brings them with you, while letting them past removes the pressure entirely.
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39. During a pre-ride check, what should the throttle do when it is released?
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Answer A: Snap back to the closed position on its own
A throttle that does not close by itself can leave the engine running fast when the rider expects it to slow, so a sticking cable must be repaired before riding.
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40. Where should a touring rider keep the rain suit?
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Answer B: Somewhere it can be reached quickly without unpacking everything
Rain gear only helps if you can get to it before you are soaked, so pack it where a quick roadside stop is enough to reach it.