Equipment You Must Inspect — Rhode Island Driver's License Practice Test
21 questions in this topic · 21 drawn at random this round
What is the minimum legal tire tread depth you may drive on?
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This Rhode Island Driver's License Equipment You Must Inspect practice set has 21 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 Equipment You Must Inspect bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 21 questions at random from the same bank.
Why are you required by law (R.I.G.L. 31-38-4) to inspect and maintain your vehicle's equipment?
- To ensure the safety of your passengers and other vehicles — Correct answer
- To increase the resale value of the vehicle
- To improve fuel economy
- To qualify for lower insurance rates
Explanation: Rhode Island law requires you to maintain the serviceability of your vehicle and comply with equipment laws to ensure the safety of your passengers and other vehicles.
Handbook: Equipment You Must Inspect — Legal Requirement
By how much do lap and shoulder belts working together reduce the risk of death and serious injury?
- By almost 50% — Correct answer
- By about 10%
- By 90%
- By 25%
Explanation: Properly worn lap and shoulder belts working together reduce the risk of death and serious injury by almost 50%.
Handbook: Equipment You Must Inspect — Seat Belts
In a violent crash, what is really your only protection?
- Staying inside your vehicle — Correct answer
- Being thrown clear of the vehicle
- Bracing against the steering wheel
- The vehicle's bumper
Explanation: Safety belts keep you inside your vehicle, which is really your only protection in a violent crash. They also keep you from hitting the steering wheel, dashboard, or other objects.
Handbook: Equipment You Must Inspect — Seat Belts