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Rhode Island DMV
Practice Test 2026

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25
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
20
Correct answers

RI · Handbook data

Key Rhode Island rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official DMV handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Under-21 BAC limit
0.02%
Teen curfew
1am-5am (limited provisional may drive 5am-1am unsupervised)
Teen passenger limit
First 12 months of provisional: no more than 1 passenger under 21 (immediate family/household exempt)
Cell phone (teen)
Under 18 prohibited from using cell phone (including hands-free/speakerphone) while driving except emergencies
Cell phone (adult)
Texting forbidden statewide
Right turn on red
allowed after complete stop unless sign prohibits
Child seat
Under 8, under 57 inches, and under 80 lbs require rear seat child restraint; under 1 year and 20 lbs rear-facing only

Notable Rhode Island-specific rules

  • Three-level graduated system: Limited Instructional Permit, Limited Provisional License, Full Operator's License
  • Permit must be held 6 months before provisional; provisional 12 months before full license
  • 50 hours supervised driving (10 at night) required
  • DWI charge for under-21 with .02-.07 BAC; DUI for .08+ at any age
  • Rhode Island Driver Education 33-hour CCRI class required

Graduated Licensing System summary; Blood Alcohol Concentration; Cellular Phone Usage; Texting; Child Restraint Law (R.I.G.L. 31-22-22)

About the Rhode Island DMV test

The Rhode Island DMV written knowledge test has 25 questions. You need to answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass and get your RI driver's license or learner's permit.

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Rhode Island DMV test FAQ

RI-specific

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers in Rhode Island?

The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for standard drivers. For commercial drivers, the limit is 0.04%, and Rhode Island has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21—no measurable BAC is allowed.

RI-specific

What are the restrictions for teen drivers under Rhode Island's graduated license law?

Drivers under 18 with a junior driver's license must not drive between midnight and 5 AM, may carry only one passenger under 21 (unless a parent is in the vehicle), and are prohibited from using any cell phone or electronic device.

RI-specific

How many points lead to license suspension in Rhode Island?

Accumulating 12 points within a 12-month period triggers a license suspension in Rhode Island.

How many questions are on the Rhode Island DMV test?

The Rhode Island DMV written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the RI DMV test?

You need to answer 20 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Rhode Island DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these Rhode Island practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official Rhode Island Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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