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State-specific ★★★★★ average Updated 2025

Rhode Island DMV Practice Test 2025

Blend coastal weather drills, historic village traffic cues, and Cranston appointment tactics so Rhode Island’s 45-question test feels local.

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Studying the handbook helps — but consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel familiar and easier to handle.

Questions
45
Passing score
80% (36 correct)
Time limit
45 min
Agency
DMV

State exam briefing

Why Rhode Island’s compact roads still demand big-picture prep

Rhode Island drivers weave between Providence rotaries, Aquidneck Island wind gusts, and sleepy village streets lined with pedestrians. The DMV revised its manual in 2025 to emphasize safe passing, automated school bus enforcement, and hurricane evacuation, so the knowledge exam expects you to understand context. Structure study nights with three micro-sessions: first, urban prompts—Downtown Providence bus-only lanes, red-light camera corridors, and bike boulevards; second, coastal and bridge scenarios such as Jamestown Verrazzano wind closures and hurricane contraflow rules; third, suburban hazards like school zones with stop-arm cameras and narrow village sidewalks. The app ties answers to Rhode Island General Laws, grounding your choices in the statutes the DMV references on exam day.

Readiness checklist before your 45-question Rhode Island exam

  • Answer 36 of 45 correctly within 45 minutes—kiosks highlight unanswered questions for quick review at the end.
  • Expect multiple questions about the Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridges, focusing on lane control lights and high-wind protocols.
  • Urban prompts cover Providence rotaries, bus rapid transit lanes on R-Line streets, and shared-space intersections in Newport.
  • At least one item references the Safe Passing law (2024 update) requiring a four-foot buffer and a 10 mph speed reduction when passing vulnerable users.
  • Night-driving and fog scenarios emphasize coastal mist, salt spray reducing visibility, and defensive spacing on Route 4 and Route 138.
Minimum age
Rhode Island issues Limited Instruction Permits at 16 once you’ve completed an approved driver education course and passed the knowledge test.
Permit fees
$10 knowledge exam and permit issuance fee collected at check-in.

$6 per retake, payable after the eight-day waiting period.

$50 road test fee when you schedule your skills exam.

Offices accept cash, card, check, and money order. Bring exact change to satellite locations when possible.

Retest rules
After a failed attempt, you must wait at least eight days before retesting. Three consecutive failures require a driver education refresher certificate.

Local statutes to flag

  • R.I.G.L. §31-18-8 – Pedestrian right-of-way at mid-block crosswalks and penalties for violations.
  • R.I.G.L. §31-22-31 – Move Over law covering emergency, tow, and highway maintenance vehicles.
  • R.I.G.L. §31-13-6 – Authority of traffic control devices, including flashing signals on coastal evacuation routes.

Weather quirks Rhode Island threads into the exam

Spring sea fog blankets the Pell Bridge, reducing visibility to a few car lengths—know when to slow below posted limits and use low beams. Autumn nor’easters flood Wickford village streets, so memorize detour etiquette and hydroplaning recovery. Winter nor’easters pile snow onto narrow Providence side streets; the exam asks about alternating-side parking bans and emergency snow routes.

Imagine your Cranston headquarters exam afternoon

You arrive with documents clipped together, breeze through security, and take a seat until your name is called. After the vision screen, you stow your bag and settle at the kiosk. The first prompt covers Jamestown Bridge wind advisories—exactly what you reviewed the night before. Later, a crosswalk enforcement question pops up; you recall R.I.G.L. §31-18-8, answer calmly, and move to the sign module with time to spare.

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State-specific ★★★★★ average Updated 2025

Guided practice for Rhode Island streaks, simulations & reminders that keep you exam-ready

Short, focused drills + full exam runs. Track progress weekly so the real test feels familiar and manageable.

  • Adaptive study reminders
  • Offline mode
  • Readiness score
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Consistent, state-specific practice makes the real exam feel easier. Individual outcomes vary.

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State-specific question bank

Curated practice from the latest Rhode Island handbook — no generic filler.

  • Focused on Rhode Island laws & tricky edge cases
  • Explanations reference the official handbook
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Realistic timing & scoring

Simulators mirror the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles interface so exam day feels familiar.

  • Same pacing, limits, and scoring rules
  • Readiness score shows when you’re truly ready

How it works

A simple path from practice to permit

Three focused steps designed for Rhode Island. Study what matters, rehearse the real pacing, and go in calm.

  1. 1

    Study what matters

    Run a quick diagnostic; the app surfaces Rhode Island-specific weak spots and builds your plan.

    • Targeted drills from the latest Rhode Island handbook
  2. 2

    Simulate the real test

    Timed exams mirror Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles pacing and scoring; review each explanation right after.

    • Same limits, same rules, familiar interface
  3. 3

    Pass with confidence

    Track your readiness score and book when you’re consistently strong across topics.

    • Clear next steps and gentle reminders
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Practice tools

Train the way you’ll be tested

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Road Signs Trainer

Master regulatory, warning, and guide signs with visuals built for Rhode Island. The app resurfaces tricky signs until they’re instinctive.

  • Image-first drills with memory hooks
  • Mix-and-match quizzes to mimic exam variety
  • Confidence score at a glance
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Exam Simulator

Full-length tests mirror the official interface: same timer, same scoring, and real-time feedback so exam day feels like rehearsal.

  • Timed runs based on the latest 2025 handbook
  • Review mode with handbook references after each session
  • Readiness score tells you when to book
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Frequently asked questions

Need-to-know answers

Rhode Island permit FAQ (2025)

Quick answers to the questions Rhode Island learners search most before exam day.

  1. Can I take the Rhode Island permit test online?

  2. What if I completed driver education out of state?

  3. Do I need a supervising adult present?

  4. How long is the Limited Instruction Permit valid?

  5. Can I reschedule if a storm shuts down the office?

  6. Are interpreters available for the exam?