Rhode Island DMV practice test (2026)

Rhode Island permit test: key facts

Minimum age for a learner permit

Sixteen (16)

“If you are between the ages of sixteen (16) and eighteen (18), there are two (2) requirements you must complete before you can get your Limited Learner Permit.” — Rhode Island driver handbook, page 10

How long to hold the permit (drivers under 18)

At least six (6) months

“You must hold a Learner Instructional Permit for at least six (6) months before you can take a Rhode Island DMV driving skills test.” — Rhode Island driver handbook, page 12

Supervised practice hours (drivers under 18)

Minimum of fifty (50) hours of driving experience with ten (10) of those hours at night

“Present a statement signed by a parent or guardian stating that you have completed a minimum of fifty (50) hours of driving experience with a supervising driver with ten (10) of those hours at night.” — Rhode Island driver handbook, page 12

Who must ride with a permit holder

Properly licensed driver who has held a license for at least five years and is over twenty-one years old

“a supervising driver is defined as a properly licensed driver who has held a license for at least five (5) years and is over twenty-one (21) years old.” — Rhode Island driver handbook, page 15

Vision test

At least 20/40 with corrected lenses

“Your vision must be at least 20/40 with corrected lenses.” — Rhode Island driver handbook, page 11

Copied from the handbook with the page; rules change, so check the current edition or your DMV before the test.