Motorcycles — Rhode Island Driver's License Practice Test

This Rhode Island Driver's License Motorcycles practice set has 20 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 Motorcycles bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 20 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Why should you allow a larger following distance (four seconds) behind a motorcycle?

   • Motorcyclists often slow without activating the brake light — Correct answer
   • Motorcycles always stop more slowly than cars
   • Motorcycles are required by law to keep you four seconds back
   • Motorcycle brake lights are illegal

   Explanation: Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or rolling off the throttle, which does not activate the brake light, so you get no visual warning.

   Handbook: Motorcycles — Following Distance

2. A motorcyclist riding in the left or right portion of the lane is usually doing what?

   • Selecting a safer lane position for better visibility and line of sight — Correct answer
   • Preparing to turn in that direction
   • Inviting you to share the lane with them
   • Signaling that they are about to stop

   Explanation: Motorcyclists adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to select a safer lane position that usually gives them a better line of sight, while minimizing wind, road debris and passing vehicles.

   Handbook: Motorcycles — Lane Position

3. Because motorcycles are less visible, how may they appear to other drivers?

   • They may appear to be moving faster than they really are — Correct answer
   • They always appear to be stopped
   • They appear larger than they are
   • They appear to be exactly at their real speed

   Explanation: Because motorcycles are less visible, they may appear to be moving faster than they really are.

   Handbook: Motorcycles — Judging Speed