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Free Rhode Island DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1 2025

Based on 2025 RI motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

While Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, its charming towns and scenic routes make it a paradise for motorcyclists. The Ocean Drive in Newport provides stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean that will leave you speechless at dawn or dusk. Riders often enjoy the sea breeze when they pull over in coastal vistas to take photos of their motorcycles and capture the memory. The riding season in Rhode Island typically spans from late spring to early fall, which is also when you should improve your riding skills as a beginner.
The official DMV motorcycle operator manual (Rhode Island Motorcycle Manual) describes the various aspects of riding theory in detail. Read its content at least once, as it is what the 25 multiple-choice questions on the official motorcycle knowledge exam are based on. However, the most determined students always use all available resources to their advantage. To boost your learning potential, we offer an intuitive tool that can be accessed on any device that supports a browser and has an active internet connection.
Our Rhode Island DMV motorcycle permit practice tests can significantly boost your learning potential. Each practice test has been updated for February 2025 to reflect the latest changes brought by the DMV rules or state law. Since we have omitted any timer from our practice tests, you shouldn’t rush through the questions. Only select an answer when you’re confident in your choice. In the beginning, mistakes are common, and you shouldn’t let them discourage you. Pay attention to the detailed explanation of the correct answer, note it down in a notebook or notebook app, and revisit the material in your future training sessions.
You can restart the practice test at any time by clicking on the “Restart test” button on the top-right corner of the page. Doing so will wipe your current progress and begin a new session with a randomized order of questions. Start today and train with our practice tests for several weeks. Keep track of your scores and notice how they increase over time.

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions25
How many correct answers to pass20
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply16
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. When you are preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by riding in __________ of your lane.
  2. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should
  3. Which brakes should you use to slow down?
  4. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
  5. If you are being tailgated and the tailgater is unable to pass you, you should
  6. In which of the following situations should you NOT increase your following distance?
  7. What is the safest braking method?
  8. ____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
  9. When should a passenger get on a motorcycle?
  10. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do?
  11. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders?
  12. Riding ____________ decreases your chances of being seen.
  13. Rules of riding in a group include which of the following?
  14. Which of the following is NOT an effect of alcohol?
  15. Eye contact with drivers
  16. When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and
  17. The best way to protect your eyes is with
  18. The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is
  19. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car,
  20. The best group formation for riding through curves is
  21. Instruct your passenger to
  22. Motorcycles can slip on grease that cars have deposited on the road. Where are such deposits most likely to be found?
  23. Keeping your knees against the gas tank
  24. The best face protection is
  25. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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