Free Rhode Island DMV Practice Test (2026)

Rhode Island · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Rhode Island permit test with a learning path built around the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles rules: a Rhode Island-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Rhode Island permit test at a glance

Questions40

To passSee handbook

Min. permit age16 (after driver ed)

AgencyDMV

The computerized knowledge exam has 40 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute limit. Students who take the 33-hour driver education course at CCRI take it through CCRI; everyone else takes it by reservation at DMV headquarters in Cranston, in English, Spanish or Portuguese (printed exams in other languages by advance request). If you fail, you must wait at least 8 days to retake it.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Rhode Island laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Rhode Island, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Rhode Island traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Rhode Island rule	Source
Hand-held phones	No driver may use a hand-held phone or wireless device to text or for any other purpose while driving, even when stopped at a light or stop sign; hands-free use is allowed. Fines are $100, then $150, then $250.	webserver.rilegislature.gov
Cell phones for drivers under 18	Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone at all while driving, including hands-free or speakerphone. Fines are $100, $150, then $250 plus loss of license until age 18.	dmv.ri.gov
Seat belts	Every driver and passenger must wear a safety belt. The fine is $40 per unbelted occupant.	dmv.ri.gov
Child restraints	Children under 8 who are under 57 inches tall and under 80 pounds must ride in an approved child restraint in a rear seat. Violations carry an $85 fine and a court appearance.	dmv.ri.gov
Alcohol limits	Any driver with a BAC of .08 or more is charged with drunk driving. A driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 up to .08 is charged with Driving While Impaired.	dmv.ri.gov
Refusing a breath test	Under implied consent, refusing a chemical test suspends your license for at least six months, plus a fine, a highway safety assessment, community service and a driving-while-intoxicated course.	dmv.ri.gov
Move Over Law	On an interstate or any road with multiple lanes in your direction, change lanes away from a stopped designated vehicle as soon as it is safe; if you cannot, slow down. Stay at least 500 feet behind emergency vehicles.	dmv.ri.gov
Speed limits set by law	Unless posted otherwise: 25 mph in business or residential districts, 50 mph elsewhere in the daytime and 45 mph at night, and 20 mph within 300 feet of school entrances and exits on school days when signs are posted.	webserver.rilegislature.gov

Rhode Island learner permit and teen license rules

Limited Instruction Permit (ages 16-18): you must first pass an accredited 33-hour classroom driver education course; online courses are not accepted since July 1, 2022.
Your supervising driver must be 21 or older, licensed for at least 5 years, and seated beside you; all passengers must be buckled.
Hold the permit at least 6 months and complete 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night, with no moving violation or seat belt ticket in the previous 6 months, then pass the road test.
Limited provisional license: you may not drive alone from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., except to or from work, volunteer emergency service, or (4 to 5 a.m.) a school-sponsored athletic activity.
During the first 12 months of the provisional license, no more than one passenger under 21 is allowed, except immediate family and household members.
Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free, except to call 911 in an emergency.
You can get a full operator's license at 17 1/2 after holding the provisional license for 12 months with a clean record.

How to get your Rhode Island learner's permit

Complete an accredited 33-hour classroom driver education course (for example at CCRI or another DMV-approved school).
Pass the 40-question knowledge exam: through CCRI if you took the course there, otherwise by reservation at DMV headquarters in Cranston with your course certificate.
Fill out the License/ID/Permit Application (LI-1 form).
Go to the DMV with a parent, legal guardian, licensed foster parent or adult spouse who will sign, plus a certified birth certificate or passport, two proofs of Rhode Island residency and your driver education certificate.
Pass the vision test and pay the limited permit fee ($13.50, which includes a $3.50 technology surcharge).
Practice at least 50 hours (10 at night) over at least 6 months with a qualified supervising driver, then schedule your road test.

Sample Rhode Island-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Rhode Island module. Each one is based on the official Rhode Island Driver's Manual or Rhode Island law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. How many questions are on Rhode Island's computerized knowledge exam?

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Correct answer: 40. The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions and a 90-minute maximum. Source: dmv.ri.gov

2. How long is the classroom driver education course required before a Rhode Island Limited Instruction Permit?

33 hours
30 hours
24 hours
40 hours

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Correct answer: 33 hours. Applicants under 18 must pass an accredited 33-hour classroom driver education course; online courses are not accepted. Source: dmv.ri.gov

3. Who may supervise a Rhode Island permit holder?

Any licensed driver 18 or older
A licensed driver 21 or older licensed at least 5 years
A licensed driver 25 or older licensed at least 1 year
Any parent, licensed or not

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Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older licensed at least 5 years. The supervising driver must be at least 21, licensed for at least five years, and seated beside you. Source: dmv.ri.gov

4. How many hours of supervised driving must a Rhode Island teen complete before the provisional license?

30 hours, 5 at night
40 hours, 10 at night
65 hours, 10 at night
50 hours, 10 at night

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Correct answer: 50 hours, 10 at night. A parent or guardian must sign a statement that you completed at least 50 hours with a supervising driver, 10 of them at night. Source: dmv.ri.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Rhode Island rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Rhode Island exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take driver education online in Rhode Island?

No. Since July 1, 2022, online driver education courses are not accepted. You must complete the 33-hour classroom course at an approved school before getting a Limited Instruction Permit.

Where do I take the permit test?

If you took driver education at CCRI, you take the DMV knowledge exam through CCRI. Otherwise you take it by reservation at DMV headquarters, 600 New London Avenue in Cranston.

What happens if I fail the knowledge exam?

You must wait at least 8 days before you can retake it.

With a provisional license, when can I drive alone?

From 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. you may drive alone only to or from work, volunteer emergency service, or (from 4 to 5 a.m.) a school-sponsored athletic activity; otherwise you need a qualified supervising driver.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Rhode Island module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Rhode Island sources

Every Rhode Island fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles website or Rhode Island law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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