RRoad Rules Prep

Rhode Island Markings practice

Practice 30 Rhode Island DMV questions on markings. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

Which of these statements about road markings is incorrect?

  • A.White lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
  • B.A broken line on your side allows passing.
  • C.Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.✓
  • D.A solid line on your side prohibits passing.

Why: Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions, not the same direction. White lines are the markings used to divide lanes of traffic traveling the same way.

2

What is the purpose of the center lane when it is marked by both solid and broken yellow lines?

Illustration for question 2
  • A.making left turns.✓
  • B.passing.
  • C.parking.
  • D.making emergency stops.

Why: The center lane, marked by solid and broken yellow lines, is a shared left-turn lane. It allows drivers from both directions to prepare for left turns without blocking through traffic.

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