Rhode Island Driving Schools

Rhode Island is one of the few states where the renewal fee ($61.50) is significantly higher than the original license fee ($38.50). This unusual pricing structure surprises many drivers.

Yes. Rhode Island requires 33 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training for teens under 18. Online courses are not permitted; all instruction must be in person.

You must be at least 16 years old to get a learner's permit in Rhode Island. The permit must be held for 6 months before advancing to the limited license stage.

Rhode Island teen limited license holders face a narrow curfew window from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., meaning they have more evening hours available than teens in many other states.

Rhode Island requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night. The supervising driver must be at least 20 years old and licensed for 5 or more years.

Rhode Island teen limited license holders may carry no more than 1 non-family passenger under 21 at a time. Family members are always exempt.

Rhode Island GDL restrictions last until age 18. Teens must hold the limited license with a clean record for the required period before full privileges are granted.

Yes. A 16-year-old with a Rhode Island limited license can drive alone during allowed hours, subject to the 1 a.m. curfew and passenger limits.

Yes. Rhode Island bans cell phone use for all drivers under 18. The state also has strict general distracted driving laws that apply to all drivers.

Rhode Island requires 33 classroom hours, which is slightly more than the 30-hour standard used in most states. Combined with 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, it is one of the more thorough programs in New England.