RI Permit Test Questions and Answers Already Passed

RI Permit Test Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the greatest hazard for a driver? Alcohol Drunk drivers cause more than ____ of collisions in which someone is killed 1/2 How many people die each year in alcohol related collisions in the US? More than 25,000 If you refuse a chemical test, your license will be suspended for a min. of how long? 180 days/6 months Collisions must be reported if damage is in excess of? $1,000 What is the condition called that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed? Velocitizing What is the condition called which could be caused by long periods of driving? Highway hypnosis When parking up a hill with a curb, you should always do what? Set emergency parking brake and turn wheels to the left The blind spot behind a large truck is ______ 50 ft If you expect a truck driver to see you, how far back should you stay behind? 50 ft With a Limited Provisional License, you cannot drive without supervision between ___ to ____, unless you are ______ or ______ 1-5 am, driving to/from work, volunteer firefighter To obtain a Full Operator's License, you must: Be 17 and a half, have a limited provisional license for at least 1 year and not have been convicted of violation for 6 months Most vehicle collisions are caused by.... Human error and speeding What is the average driver's reaction time? 3/4 of a second Who has the right of way at an intersection that does not have traffic control lights? The vehicle directly approaching and the vehicle approaching on the right When leaving a traffic lane to enter a parking space, you must... Use turn signal and move into traffic lane closest to parking space You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? 8 ft You cannot park within how many ft of a crosswalk at an intersection? 20 ft You must use hand signals/directionals at least how many ft prior to making a turn? 100 ft When does the law require you to turn on headlights? Sunset to sunrise, in rain/snow, or when windshield wipers are in use The speed limit in a residential area is _____ 25 mph The current BAC set by RI law .02% for anyone under 21, 0.08% for over 21 Collisions involving $1,000 property damage must be reported when? Immediately to police If the gas pedal gets stuck and won't un-jam.... Shift car to neutral, apply brake, choose escape path, turn off ignition in open zone Dim headlights when 500 ft from oncoming car, 200 ft behind vehicle Orange signs are warnings of _______ construction The basic speed law Drive only as fast as you can safely drive for existing conditions, never break speed limit Regulatory signs are... red or white Warning signs are... yellow What is the correct procedure for turning left at an uncontrolled intersection? Yield to oncoming cars What percentage of collisions are caused due to driver inattention? 80% How much is the fee for the 1st cell phone offense? $50 Fee for not stopping for school bus $300 Fee for not using signal $75 What does IPDE stand for? Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute What does the 3 second rule manage? The space between the car in front of you What does H. T. S. stand for? Highway Transportation System H.T.S. consists of... People, Vehicles, Roadways What is the most dangerous legal maneuver? Passing Solid yellow lines mean No passing How many ft to pass 1 car? 400 ft Broken yellow lines mean Passing allowed What is hydroplaning? When the vehicle is on top of the water with no traction What to do in skid Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go Spotlight can be used 30 ft forward, 2 ft up When does someone need a car seat? Less than 8 years and less than 57 in. Speed limit in school zone 20 mph Speed limit in thickly settled area 25 mph Speed limit outside thickly settled 40 mph Speed limit on divided highway 55 mph What does a blinking yellow light mean? Warning If traffic signs don't work... proceed as it is a stop sign A green traffic sign is a direction a red traffic sign is a stop or prohibition a black or white sign means regulation a blue sign means services a brown sign means recreational a yellow/green or flourescent sign could mean school zone, bicycles, pedestrians What does a pennant mean? No passing zone What does an upside down triangle mean? Yield What does a circular sign mean? Railroad The only time you can go through a red light is During a funeral procession or if a policeman/flagger lets you In a rotary/roundabout, the right of way goes Counter clockwise What percentage of accidents happen at intersections? 40% Do not block "the box" in the intersection! The three consecutive fines are... 1st: $100, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $500 The Smith System says to Aim high in steering, look 1-3 blocks ahead Stopping time consists of: Perception, reaction, brake What to do when you lose brakes Shift to lowest gear + parking brake What to do when the gas pedal sticks Turn to neutral What to do in a tire blowout Keep steering, straight course What to do if engine stalls while moving in traffic Shift to neutral and restart it on run If car begins to overheat Turn heater on for a minute, turn off AC If a new car fails inspection within 7 days and repairs cost more than ______ of the price, LemonAid protects you 10% How many days to report minor incident? 21 days 1st ten miles over speed limit results in a $____ fine.... and further into next ten = $___.... $___ for every mile over $85, $200, $10