RHODE ISLAND  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summary of Rhode Island Graduated Licensing Law

Rhode Island has a three stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Limited Instruction Permit (at least age 16) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video- to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  2. Limited Provisional License (ages 16 ½ - 17)
  3. Full Operator’s License (at least age 17 ½ )
Rhode Island License Chart
Limited Instruction Permit
At least Age 16

Requirements
Complete Rhode Island driver education course (or approved equivalent).

Apply for Permit with parent or guardian.

Restrictions
Practice driving must be completed under supervision of driver licensed for minimum 5 years, is seated beside driver at all times, and ready to take control of vehicle in emergency situations.

Driver & passengers must wear seatbelts or be in a child restraint as required by law.

 
Limited Provisional License
At least Age 16 ½

Requirements
Have held Limited Instruction Permit minimum 6 months.

No conviction of vehicle moving violation or seat belt infraction during previous 6 months.

Pass driving test administered by the DMV.

Under 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to apply.

This license expires on your eighteenth (18) birthday.

Restrictions
Between 1:00 a.m. & 5:00 a.m. Driving must be completed under supervision of driver licensed for minimum 5 years, is seated beside driver at all times, and ready to take control of vehicle in emergency situations.,
EXCEPT:

  • When driving to or from work.
  • When driving to or from any activity of a volunteer fire department, volunteer rescue squad or volunteer emergency medical service if you are a member of such organization.

At all times everyone in the vehicle must be properly fastened by a seat belt or child restraint system.

 
Full Operator’s License
At least Age 17 ½

Requirements
Have held Limited Provisional License for at least 12 months.

No conviction of vehicle moving violation or seat belt infraction during the past 6 months.