How to get a Rhode Island Learners Permit
Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Rhode Island learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.
The Rules
Under Rhode Island DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 16th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.
There are two requirements you must complete; First, you must pass an accredited 33-hour classroom driver education class. Second, you must take a written test.
You then must hold the learners permit for 6 months from the issue date prior to applying for a driver license.Prepare for the Written Exam
The Rhode Island DMV requires that all applicants must pass a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
If you fail the exam, some states require you to wait until at least the next day to take the test again and charge a re-examination fee.
All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office only to go home empty-handed. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Rhode Island practice permit test now and test your driving knowledge.Paperwork
Before you head to the Rhode Island DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:
- A certified birth certificate (not a copy)
- Driver Education certificate
- A Social Security card
- Your parent, legal guardian, licensed foster parent or adult spouse must sign the permit application and have their signature notarized. If your parent, guardian or foster parent accompanies you to the DMV, they must show ID in order to have their signature notarized on the permit application.
On the Road
When you first receive your Rhode Island learners permit, you can practice driving under the supervision of a properly licensed driver who has held a license for at least five (5) years. The licensed driver must be sitting beside you at all times and be ready to take control of the vehicle in an emergency. The licensed driver is legally responsible for any driving violation you may commit. You must wear a safety belt as required by law unless you provide the DMV with a physician’s letter indicating you cannot wear a safety belt for medical reasons. All passengers must wear a seatbelt or be in a child restraint as required by law.
Learners Permit Resources
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Rhode Island Driver's Manual for New Drivers Rhode Island DMV Rhode Island Practice Permit Test |
