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Rhode Island Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions
Posted and default limits, school zones and the basic speed law.
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Question 1
What is the RI speed limit in residential areas?
20 mph
30 mph
35 mph
25 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
Rhode Island law sets 25 mph in residential areas and 50–65 mph on most highways.
Source: III. Safe Driving on the Highway
Question 2
What range of speed limits applies to most RI highways?
35–45 mph
65–75 mph
50–65 mph
70–80 mph
Correct answer: 50–65 mph
Most highways in RI are 50–65 mph.
Source: III. Safe Driving on the Highway
Question 3
What does RI’s Basic Speed Law require?
Drive no faster than conditions allow
Always drive at the posted limit
Drive 10 mph under the limit
Drive with the flow even if fast
Correct answer: Drive no faster than conditions allow
The Basic Speed Law requires driving only as fast as road conditions dictate; the posted limit is for ideal conditions.
Source: III. Safe Driving on the Highway
Question 4
What is the fine for 1–10 mph over the limit in RI?
$50
$200
$95
$500
Correct answer: $95
Exceeding the limit by 1–10 mph carries a $95 fine; 11+ mph is $10 per mile over, $200 minimum.
Source: IX. Laws You Must Know
Question 5
How are speeding fines in RI work zones handled?
They are waived at night
They are doubled 24 hours a day
They are the same as elsewhere
Only warnings are given
Correct answer: They are doubled 24 hours a day
Fines are doubled for speeding tickets issued within work zones twenty-four hours a day.
Source: Appendix – Construction and Work Zone Safety
Question 6
Most work zone crashes are what type?
Head-on collisions
Rollovers
Side-swipes
Rear-end collisions
Correct answer: Rear-end collisions
Do not tailgate; most work zone crashes are rear-end collisions.
Source: Appendix – Construction and Work Zone Safety
Question 7
Why should you vary your speed on long highway drives?
To avoid velocitizing
To save gas
To confuse drivers who tailgate you
It is required by law
Correct answer: To avoid velocitizing
You can avoid velocitizing by varying your speed slightly on long highway drives.
Source: III. Freeway/Highway Driving
Question 8
May you exceed the speed limit to pass a vehicle in RI?
No, never
Yes, by 10 mph
Yes, briefly
Only on highways
Correct answer: No, never
Never travel over the posted speed to pass a vehicle.
Source: III. Passing Another Vehicle
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