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Rhode Island road-test guide

Rhode Island road-test eligibility and preparation

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

The Rhode Island road test follows the learner-permit stage. Eligibility timing, practice and required documents depend on age.

  • 6 monthsunder-18 permit hold
  • 30 daysadult permit hold
  • $28.50road-test fee

Under 18: six-month permit period

Rhode Island requires the Limited Instruction Permit to be held at least six months before the first scheduled road test, subject to age rules.

18+: at least 30 days

Adults must hold the learner permit for at least 30 days before the first road test.

Review the checklist and driving vocabulary

Rhode Island publishes a road-test checklist and notes that road-test instructions are given in English.

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    Official sources

    1. Rhode Island DMV — Knowledge Exams
    2. Rhode Island DMV — New License Permits
    3. Rhode Island DMV — Operator Manuals
    4. Rhode Island DMV — Permit Fees
    5. Rhode Island DMV — Road Tests
    6. Rhode Island DMV — Preparing for Your Test

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