Rhode Island teen permit
Rhode Island Limited Instruction Permit for teens
Rhode Island's under-18 path combines classroom driver education, a Limited Instruction Permit and substantial supervised practice before the road test.
- 16–17limited-permit age
- 33 hoursdriver education
- 50 / 10practice hours / night
Complete approved driver education
The state describes a 33-hour certified driver-education course for the under-18 permit path.
Hold the permit at least six months
A road test may not be given until the teen permit has been held for six months, subject to the age rules.
Complete 50 supervised hours
Rhode Island requires at least 50 supervised practice hours, including 10 after sunset, before the under-18 road test.
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Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Rhode Island DMV — Knowledge Exams
- Rhode Island DMV — New License Permits
- Rhode Island DMV — Operator Manuals
- Rhode Island DMV — Permit Fees
- Rhode Island DMV — Road Tests
- Rhode Island DMV — Preparing for Your Test
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