Rhode Island: Sharing the road — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Why does the Governor's message say you should be vigilant and cautious of other drivers?” · “Which of these is an example of road rage given in the manual?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Rhode Island Driver’s Manual" (April 2024), Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Why does the Governor's message say you should be vigilant and cautious of other drivers?
- Most other drivers are overly cautious on the road
- Other drivers always signal their intentions clearly
- Not everyone is responsible, alert, or follows the rules
- Other drivers are responsible for your safety
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Correct answer: Not everyone is responsible, alert, or follows the rules
The message warns that even a safe driver cannot control others, because not everyone is responsible, alert or follows the rules.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 2
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Aggressive driving occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in what manner?
- Slow or hesitant
- Drowsy or tired
- Inattentive or lost
- Pushy or bold
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Correct answer: Pushy or bold
The manual says aggressive driving is operating a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 23
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Which of these is an example of aggressive driving?
- Following too closely
- Driving slightly below the speed limit
- Signaling before a lane change
- Yielding to merging traffic
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Correct answer: Following too closely
The manual lists exceeding the speed limit, following too closely, ignoring traffic controls and improper turns as aggressive driving.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 23
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Road rage is an escalation of emotions generally ignited by what?
- Drowsy or fatigued driving
- Driver inattention
- Aggressive driving behaviors
- Heavy traffic alone
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Correct answer: Aggressive driving behaviors
The manual says road rage is an escalation of emotions generally ignited by aggressive driving behaviors.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 23
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Which of these is an example of road rage given in the manual?
- Tapping the horn twice
- Attempting to ram another vehicle
- Leaving plenty of room around your vehicle
- Moving out of the right-hand lane
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Correct answer: Attempting to ram another vehicle
Throwing objects at a vehicle, yelling at a specific roadway user and attempting to ram another vehicle are listed examples.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 23
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What does the manual say about the passing lane?
- Stay in it whenever you drive at the speed limit
- Except when passing, stay out of the far-left lane
- Use it to drive slowly so others pass on the right
- Use it whenever you are following too closely
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Correct answer: Except when passing, stay out of the far-left lane
The manual says not to block the passing lane and to stay out of the far-left lane except when passing.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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Which horn use may be perceived as less aggressive?
- One long blast
- Repeated long blasts
- Holding it until the other driver moves
- A couple of short taps
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Correct answer: A couple of short taps
The manual says to use the horn sparingly, because short taps seem less aggressive than one long blast.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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Which parking practice does the manual say helps prevent aggressive driving and road rage?
- Not parking across multiple parking spaces
- Parking across two spaces to protect your vehicle
- Parking close enough that your doors touch adjacent vehicles
- Parking in the first open space you see
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Correct answer: Not parking across multiple parking spaces
The manual says not to park across multiple spaces or touch adjacent vehicles with your car or its doors.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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When using high-beam headlights, when should you return to low beams, according to the guidelines for preventing aggressive driving?
- Once a pedestrian is ahead
- When you reach a curve
- As soon as you detect an oncoming vehicle
- When you reach a railroad crossing ahead
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Correct answer: As soon as you detect an oncoming vehicle
The manual says to switch back to low beams as soon as you detect an oncoming vehicle.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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According to the guidelines for preventing aggressive driving, what should you not do when driving close behind another vehicle?
- Keep both hands on the steering wheel
- Drive with your high-beam headlights on
- Keep your low-beam headlights on
- Check your mirrors often
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Correct answer: Drive with your high-beam headlights on
The manual says not to drive behind another vehicle with your high-beam headlights on.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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Why does the manual say to move out of the right-hand lane, if safe to do so?
- To get ready to exit the roadway at the next ramp or intersection
- To pass slower vehicles
- To avoid pedestrians
- To allow vehicles entering the roadway to merge with minimal difficulty
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Correct answer: To allow vehicles entering the roadway to merge with minimal difficulty
Leaving the right-hand lane when safe makes it easier for entering vehicles to merge.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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What should you always use before changing lanes, according to the guidelines for preventing aggressive driving?
- Your turn signals
- Your horn
- Your hazard lights
- Your high beams
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Correct answer: Your turn signals
The manual says to always use turn signals before changing lanes.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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Following too closely can easily cause the driver being followed to do what?
- Pull over immediately
- Speed up to leave a gap
- Become frustrated
- Turn on the hazard lights
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Correct answer: Become frustrated
The manual says following too closely can make the driver ahead frustrated.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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If confronted by a driver displaying aggressive behaviors toward you, what does the manual say about getting out of your vehicle?
- Get out and speak calmly to the driver
- Do not get out, because your vehicle offers protection
- Get out only if the other driver stays inside
- Get out and take a photo of the license plate
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Correct answer: Do not get out, because your vehicle offers protection
The manual says your vehicle offers protection, so do not get out.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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If confronted by an aggressive driver, what does the manual say about eye contact?
- Make steady eye contact with the driver to show you are calm
- Look at the other driver only when you speak
- Make eye contact to show you are not afraid
- Avoid eye contact with the other driver or passengers
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Correct answer: Avoid eye contact with the other driver or passengers
The manual says to avoid eye contact with the other driver or passengers.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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If a driver displays aggressive behaviors toward you, how does the manual say to respond to that driver?
- Do not respond to the other driver
- Honk to show you are aware
- Match the other driver’s speed
- Slow down in front of the other driver
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Correct answer: Do not respond to the other driver
The manual says not to respond, to avoid escalating the conflict.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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If confronted by an aggressive driver and necessary, whom does the manual say to contact for assistance?
- The DMV
- Your insurance company
- 911
- A tow truck service
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Correct answer: 911
The manual says to contact 911 if necessary.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24
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If necessary, where does the manual say to drive when an aggressive driver confronts you?
- A quiet side street away from traffic where you can stop and calm down
- A busy public place with witnesses, such as a hospital or fire station
- An empty parking lot where the other driver cannot follow
- Your own home, so you can leave the vehicle quickly
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Correct answer: A busy public place with witnesses, such as a hospital or fire station
A busy public place with witnesses, such as a hospital, fire station or busy convenience store, gives you safety.
Source: Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (April 2024), page 24