Rhode Island DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

Only proceed if you are certain that you can cross the tracks completely. If you’re driving in slow-moving traffic, or the exit is blocked, stay on the approach side until there’s space on the other side.

Remember that trains are fast, need long distances to stop, and will be unable to stop in time for a vehicle on the crossing.

By doing a final shoulder check before changing direction, you will be aware of what's happening behind and alongside you. Time the shoulder check so you have time to postpone the maneuver if it isn't safe.

It’s important that you plan ahead and position your vehicle correctly when turning.

Anytime you see a hazard ahead, you need to know how traffic behind you is acting so you can determine a proper response to the hazard. For example; if traffic behind you is coming at full speed and driving close to you it may be safer to swerve around the hazard rather than to use your brakes to come to a full stop.

Different persons will reach different BAC even though they drink the same amount. There are a number of factors will affect your BAC including the type of alcohol you consume, how long since you’ve had your last meal, your body size and your gender.

Alcohol is a depressant that will negatively affect your riding skills even if you only drink a single alcoholic beverage. Your judgment will often be affected before you feel other effects of intoxication.

Flashing yellow traffic lights are found at dangerous intersections. You don’t have to stop, but you must slow down and proceed with caution.

Oil reduces the friction in your engine and makes it run smoothly. Without oil, the engine will overheat and freeze / lock up. Check your oil level regularly and add oil if necessary. However, don't add oil when the engine is warm as you may be severely damaged by the heat of the engine.

Parking at the roadside should be done at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to the curb and with a wheel/fender touching the curb.

The stopping distance is the distance it takes for your vehicle to come to a complete stop from the moment you spot a hazard. This means that the stopping distance is affected by both the reaction distance AND the braking distance.

The stopping distance is affected by many different factors - e.g. the road and weather conditions, the condition of your brakes/tires, and your speed.

Evaluate and adjust your speed before reaching the curve. You want to be at a speed that a speed at which you won’t have to brake further, as braking in a curve may cause your vehicle to skid.

While riding much slower than other traffic doesn’t sound dangerous, it can, in fact, be just as dangerous as speeding. You may cause other vehicles to have to suddenly swerve to avoid your motorcycle, cause a rear-end collision, or block traffic.

During the motorcycle skills test, you will do a pre-trip inspection of your motorcycle together with the examiner. You will be asked to identify the following items on your motorcycle; Headlight dimmer switch, kill switch, gear selector, starter, clutch, throttle, brakes, turn signals, and horn.

‘Tailgating’ is the term used to describe when a vehicle is following too closely behind the vehicle in front. Tailgating is dangerous as you’ll have less time to respond to hazards, your view of the road will be limited, and you won’t have a sufficient safety margin. For all of these reasons, you should never tailgate another vehicle!

As visibility is reduced, you'll need to reduce your speed so you have time to react and avoid hazards. If you can, delay your journey until the fog has cleared.

Alcohol makes you tired and slower in general, hence the name depressant. It negatively affects your riding abilities in many different ways. For example, alcohol reduces your ability to cope with several things simultaneously such as responding to traffic signals or avoiding pedestrians on the road. As little as one alcoholic drink can significantly affect your performance.

Use your motorcycle's horn anytime you need to get the attention of someone else on the road. Don't be afraid to use it if you have to. In an emergency, press the horn long and loud.

Your view will be limited when approaching the curve. Maintain a safe speed and keep to the right to avoid a crash with an oncoming vehicle that suddenly “appears”.

Always be extra careful and adapt your driving at any place where your view is limited such as crests and curves.

To ‘over drive’ your headlights means that you won’t be able to stop within the area lighted up by your headlights. This is a problem for all drivers, but motorcyclists may be more susceptible to objects on the road etc.

For example, if you’re driving faster than 25 mph with low-beam headlights at night, it may be too late to stop without hitting an object by the time you see it.

No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you can’t see every angle around your vehicle or motorcycle. This is why you must know when and how to check your blind spots so that you can detect potential hazards not visible in your mirrors.