Aggressive driving triggers — Rhode Island Permit Test

Aggressive driving triggers on the Rhode Island permit test — 3 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

Blocking traffic to speak to a passerby or people in another vehicle is a behavior that has led to violence on the road.

Drivers stuck behind a car stopped for a chat lose patience fast, and some lash out.

Be aware of behaviors that have resulted in violence in the past:

Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.56

Cutting off another vehicle so it cannot merge, pass, exit or turn is a behavior that has led to violence.

A driver boxed out of an exit ramp may chase the car that trapped them.

Be aware of behaviors that have resulted in violence in the past:

Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.56

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, take breaks on long drives and focus on your driving, not on the problems of your day.

Hours of driving while stewing over work leave a driver tired and short-tempered at the wheel.

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver:

Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.56

On the test

Which of these does the manual list as a behavior that has led to roadway violence?

Blocking traffic to talk to a passerby. Drivers stuck behind a car stopped for a chat lose patience fast, and some lash out. Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, p.56: “Be aware of behaviors that have resulted in violence in the past:”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Rhode Island Driver’s Manual, published by the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.