Rhode Island Permit Practice Test 2026: computerized knowledge exam
Free Rhode Island permit practice test: official facts from the Rhode Island DMV, questions written from the official Rhode Island Driver's Manual.
- 40 questions
- Not published pass mark, per the Rhode Island DMV
- $13.50 fee, Limited instruction permit
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked October 14, 2026
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Practice format (site format): The Rhode Island DMV does not publish a pass mark; reported pass marks differ, so our practice tests use a site format of 40 questions with 32 correct (80%) to pass, within the official 90-minute limit.
Official facts from the Rhode Island DMV
| Official exam name | Computerized knowledge exam (learner's permit)given at DMV headquarters in Cranston or through the CCRI driver education course |
|---|---|
| Run by | Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (RI DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | 40 |
| Breakdown | motor vehicle laws and rules of the road |
| Pass mark | Not published by the Rhode Island DMV |
| Time limit | 90 minutes |
| Fee | $13.50 — Limited instruction permit (under 18)Limited instruction permit (under 18) $13.50: RI DMV Permit Fees page (read 2026-10-14) 'Permit Limited (under age 18) $13.50' and 'Permit Instructional (age 18 and older) $8.50'; 'All fees listed below include $3.50 technology surcharge.' No separate knowledge-exam fee found. Older manuals quote different permit fees. The CCRI driver education course is a separate charge set by CCRI. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | Rhode Island DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The Rhode Island computerized knowledge exam (learner's permit) has 40 questions (motor vehicle laws and rules of the road), in 90 minutes, per the Rhode Island DMV; the Rhode Island DMV does not publish a pass mark; questions come from the official Rhode Island Driver's Manual (April 2024).
Source: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (RI DMV) official pages, checked October 14, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Excerpts only (New License Permits page, license checklist): a permit 'can be issued to any Rhode Island resident who is 16 but less than 18 years of age, and has completed the 33 hour driver education course certified by the Community College of Rhode Island'; original driver education completion certificate (under 18); one proof of identity (e.g. 'a certified copy of a birth certificate filed with a State Office of Vital Statistics or an unexpired passport'); Social Security number on the application or an SSA ineligibility letter; two proofs of Rhode Island residency; application LI-1; applicant accompanied by 'a parent, guardian, adult spouse, or licensed foster parent' (LI-1 notarized if the parent or guardian is not present). 18+: no driver education course required; must pass the computerized knowledge exam at DMV headquarters, 600 New London Ave, Cranston. |
|---|---|
| Retake | Knowledge Exams page (read 2026-10-14): 'Applicants that fail to pass the knowledge exam must wait at least 8 days before retaking the exam.' |
| Attempts | No attempt limit found. New License Permits page (read 2026-10-14): 'Learner's permits for persons age 18 and older are valid for a period of one year. Learner's permits may be renewed for one (1) additional one-year period, after which the permit holder shall be required to pass the knowledge exam again'; the under-18 permit 'is valid for one year or until the applicant turns 18, whichever is greater.' Excerpt (not on the pages read): the under-18 permit 'can be renewed a maximum of two (2) times'. |
| Languages | Knowledge Exams page (read 2026-10-14): 'Computerized knowledge exams are administered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.' 'Applicants may request to take the knowledge exam (in a printed format) in a foreign language. Foreign language exams will need to be scheduled in advance', booked online with the confirmation number of the standard reservation (excerpt). |
| Road signs | US traffic signs and rules of the road as shown in the Rhode Island Driver's Manual. |
| Handbook | Rhode Island Driver's Manual — April 2024 (printed in the saved manual, docs/sources/rhode-island-drivers-manual.pdf, 87 pages; the Operator Manuals page gives no edition) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 14, 2026 |
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Rhode Island computerized knowledge exam: common questions
How many questions are on the Rhode Island permit test?
The Rhode Island computerized knowledge exam has 40 questions (motor vehicle laws and rules of the road), per the Rhode Island DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Rhode Island permit test?
The Rhode Island DMV does not publish a pass mark for the Rhode Island computerized knowledge exam. Our practice tests use 32 of 40 (80%) (a site format).
Is the Rhode Island permit test hard?
You need 32 of 40 (80%) to pass, so in our 40-question site format you can get at most 8 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Rhode Island Driver's Manual (April 2024) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Rhode Island permit test cost?
$13.50 — Limited instruction permit (under 18), per the Rhode Island DMV.
Is there a free Rhode Island permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Rhode Island computerized knowledge exam practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and our site-format pass mark of 32 of 40 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Computerized knowledge exam questions come from the official Rhode Island Driver's Manual. Read the Rhode Island Driver's Manual on the official site.
Last updated October 14, 2026. Facts checked against Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (RI DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by the Rhode Island DMV.