How long is the Rhode Island permit test?

It is a computerized test with a 90-minute maximum, but most people finish in 20 to 30 minutes.

Where do I take the Rhode Island permit test?

At the DMV main office in Cranston, with no appointment needed, or through CCRI if you are taking its driver education course.

When can I get a full license in Rhode Island?

At 17½ or older, after 12 months on the limited provisional license with no moving or seat belt convictions in the last six months.

Can I take the Rhode Island test in another language?

Yes. The manual says other languages are available on request.

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Q: How old do you have to be to get a permit in Rhode Island?

16. Applicants aged 16 to 18 must complete a 33-hour accredited driver education course first.

Question 1 sur 25

What is the longest time you have to finish the Rhode Island computerized knowledge test?

There is no time limit
90 minutes
20 minutes
45 minutes

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Réponse: B. 90 minutes

You have up to 90 minutes, though the test usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Question 2 sur 25

Where can a Rhode Island student take the permit knowledge test?

Only online at home, with a parent watching
At any local police station, by appointment only
Only at a high school, during regular class hours
At the DMV main office in Cranston, or through CCRI as part of the driver education course

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Réponse: D. At the DMV main office in Cranston, or through CCRI as part of the driver education course

The test is given at the DMV main office in Cranston, with no appointment needed, or through CCRI for students in its course.

Question 3 sur 25

Can you take the Rhode Island knowledge test in a language other than English?

Only in Spanish
Yes, other languages are available on request
No, English only
Only with a paid interpreter

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Réponse: B. Yes, other languages are available on request

The manual says the test is available in other languages on request.

Question 4 sur 25

What vision do you need for a Rhode Island license?

At least 20/40, with glasses or contacts if you need them
20/20 without glasses
20/70 in one eye
20/100 with glasses

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Réponse: A. At least 20/40, with glasses or contacts if you need them

Your vision must be at least 20/40, wearing corrective lenses if you normally use them for distance.

Question 5 sur 25

Which course must a Rhode Island applicant aged 16 to 18 complete?

A 10-hour defensive driving class
A 33-hour accredited driver education course
No course is required
A 4-hour online course

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Réponse: B. A 33-hour accredited driver education course

Applicants aged 16 to 18 must complete a 33-hour accredited driver education course and pass the test.

Question 6 sur 25

What is the minimum age for a Rhode Island limited instructional permit?

15
16
15½
17

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Réponse: B. 16

Rhode Island's limited instructional permit starts at 16.

Question 7 sur 25

How long is a Rhode Island limited instructional permit valid?

Until the road test, with no time limit
One year or until age 18, whichever comes first
Six months, then it must be renewed
Two years, or until age 21, whichever comes first

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Réponse: B. One year or until age 18, whichever comes first

The permit is valid for one year or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first.

Question 8 sur 25

How long must you hold a Rhode Island limited instructional permit before the road test?

At least three months
At least 30 days
At least one year
At least six months

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Réponse: D. At least six months

You must hold the permit for at least six months before taking the road test.

Question 9 sur 25

Who may supervise a Rhode Island permit holder?

A driver 21 or older who has been licensed at least five years, seated beside you
Any licensed driver 18 or older
A driver 25 or older licensed one year
Any adult passenger

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Réponse: A. A driver 21 or older who has been licensed at least five years, seated beside you

The supervising driver must be at least 21, licensed for at least five years, and sit beside you.

Question 10 sur 25

To get a Rhode Island limited provisional license, what must your record show for the previous six months?

Perfect school attendance
No parking tickets
At least one road test attempt
No moving violation or seat belt convictions

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Réponse: D. No moving violation or seat belt convictions

You need a six-month permit period with no moving violation or seat belt convictions in the prior six months.

Question 11 sur 25

How much supervised driving must a Rhode Island parent or guardian certify for a limited provisional license?

65 hours, including 10 in bad weather
30 hours, including 5 at night
50 hours, including 10 at night
40 hours, with no night hours

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Réponse: C. 50 hours, including 10 at night

A parent or guardian signs a statement that you drove 50 supervised hours, 10 of them at night.

Question 12 sur 25

A Rhode Island limited provisional license holder may not drive alone during which hours?

10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 5 a.m.

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Réponse: C. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Provisional drivers may not drive alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Question 13 sur 25

During the first 12 months of a Rhode Island limited provisional license, how many passengers under 21 may you carry (not counting family or household members)?

None
Two
Three
One

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Réponse: D. One

For the first 12 months, no more than one passenger under 21 is allowed. Immediate family and household members do not count.

Question 14 sur 25

When does a Rhode Island limited provisional license expire?

On your 18th birthday
On your 21st birthday
After six months
After five years

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Réponse: A. On your 18th birthday

The limited provisional license expires on your 18th birthday.

Question 15 sur 25

You fail the Rhode Island road test for a provisional license. How long must you wait to reschedule?

At least 30 days
Six months
Seven days
One day

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Réponse: A. At least 30 days

If you fail the road test, you must wait at least 30 days before rescheduling.

Question 16 sur 25

What is the minimum age for a Rhode Island full operator's license (Level 3)?

18 years
17 years and 6 months
17 years
16 years

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Réponse: B. 17 years and 6 months

You must be at least 17½, have held the provisional license for 12 months and have no moving or seat belt convictions in the last six months.

Question 17 sur 25

How long must you hold a Rhode Island limited provisional license before getting a full license?

6 months
12 months
24 months
3 months

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Réponse: B. 12 months

The provisional license must be held for 12 months before the full operator's license.

Question 18 sur 25

How is Rhode Island's seat belt law enforced?

It is a secondary law for adults
It applies only to drivers under 18
It is a primary law for all ages; police can stop you for an unbuckled occupant
It applies only on highways

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Réponse: C. It is a primary law for all ages; police can stop you for an unbuckled occupant

Rhode Island's seat belt law is primary for all ages, and the driver is responsible for unbuckled occupants.

Question 19 sur 25

In Rhode Island, which children must ride in a child restraint or booster seat in a rear seat?

Only children under 2
Children under 8 who are under 57 inches and 80 pounds
Children under 4 and under 40 pounds
Children under 12, whatever their size

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Réponse: B. Children under 8 who are under 57 inches and 80 pounds

Children under 8 who are shorter than 57 inches and lighter than 80 pounds need a child restraint or booster seat in the rear seat.

Question 20 sur 25

In Rhode Island, who is responsible when a passenger is not wearing a seat belt?

The driver (operator)
The passenger only
No one
The vehicle owner, even if not present

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Réponse: A. The driver (operator)

The operator is responsible and is fined for each unbelted occupant.

Question 21 sur 25

What is Rhode Island's law on hand-held phones while driving?

Only texting is banned
It is allowed at stoplights
Hand-held use is banned for all drivers
It is allowed for adults

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Réponse: C. Hand-held use is banned for all drivers

Rhode Island bans hand-held phone use and texting for all drivers.

Question 22 sur 25

May a Rhode Island driver under 18 use a hands-free phone while driving?

No, drivers under 18 may not use any cell phone
Yes, if a parent is in the car
Yes, on highways only
Yes, at any time

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Réponse: A. No, drivers under 18 may not use any cell phone

Rhode Island bans all cell phone use, including hands-free, for drivers under 18.

Question 23 sur 25

An adult 18 or older in Rhode Island gets an adult learner permit. How long must they hold it?

1 year
No minimum
6 months
30 days

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Réponse: D. 30 days

Adults 18 and older must hold an adult learner permit for 30 days.

Question 24 sur 25

You move to Rhode Island with an out-of-state license that is still valid. Do you need to take the knowledge and road tests?

No, if the license expired no more than five years ago
No, if the license is valid or expired no more than one year
Yes, everyone must take both tests again
Only the road test, if the license is valid

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Réponse: B. No, if the license is valid or expired no more than one year

An out-of-state license that is valid, or expired no more than one year, lets you skip the knowledge and road tests.

Question 25 sur 25

Which three stages make up Rhode Island's graduated licensing system?

Instruction permit, probationary license, CDL
Limited instructional permit, limited provisional license, full operator's license
Learner permit, junior license, senior license
School permit, hardship license, full license

Voir la réponse

Réponse: B. Limited instructional permit, limited provisional license, full operator's license

Rhode Island's levels are the limited instructional permit, the limited provisional license and the full operator's license.

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