How do I get my first driver's license in Rhode Island?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
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Rhode Island teens complete a 33-hour driver ed course before a limited permit; adults get a permit directly. All pass knowledge, vision, and road tests.
- Driver education (under 18): 33-hour course.
- Knowledge & vision test: By appointment at DMV Cranston.
- Permit: Parent signature under 18.
- Supervised practice:
- Road test: By reservation.
- License issued: Limited provisional under 18.
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Fees
| Instructional permit (18+) | $8.50 |
| Limited permit (under 18) | $13.50 |
| First license (18+) | $44.50 |
| Limited provisional license | $29.50 |
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New License Permits · Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles · reviewed 2026-09-29
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