Driving Emergencies — Rhode Island Driver's License Practice Test
64 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, what should you do first?
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This Rhode Island Driver's License Driving Emergencies practice set has 64 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Rhode Island Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Driving Emergencies bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What is the most common cause of skids?
- The driver fails to react in time to adjust speed to road and traffic conditions — Correct answer
- Tires are slightly underinflated
- The windshield wipers are worn
- The headlights are too dim
Explanation: Most skids are caused by the driver's failure to react in time to adjust the vehicle's speed to road and traffic conditions.
Handbook: Driving Emergencies — How to Avoid Skidding
On a slippery road with conventional (non-ABS) brakes, how should you apply the brakes?
- Very gently pump the brakes and maintain the proper speed for conditions — Correct answer
- Press the pedal as hard as possible and hold it
- Slam on the brakes and steer sharply
- Use the parking brake only
Explanation: On a slippery road with conventional brakes, apply the brakes by very gently pumping them and maintaining the proper speed for the road conditions.
Handbook: Driving Emergencies — How to Avoid Skidding
On wet or icy roads, what should you avoid doing?
- Making any sudden changes in speed or direction — Correct answer
- Using your headlights
- Keeping both hands on the wheel
- Increasing your following distance
Explanation: On roads that are wet or icy, you should never make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
Handbook: Driving Emergencies — How to Avoid Skidding