Rhode Island Online Driver Education and Licensing Procedures

The process of applying for your Rhode Island learner’s permit or first Rhode Island driver’s license can be nerve-racking, but it doesn’t have to be if you have the right information. The first thing you need to know is that Rhode Island has a “Graduated Driver License Program()”:http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/new.php

that is specially geared toward younger drivers like yourself. The program will allow you to safely gain driving experience in stages, before being granted full driving privileges.

Each stage of the process has its own guidelines, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your Rhode Island driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s right in!

The Rhode Island Limited Instructional Permit or Rhode Island Learner’s Permit

When you turn 16, you can finally apply for a Rhode Island Limited Instruction Permit, otherwise known as a Rhode Island Learner’s Permit. This license will enable you to practice driving with a parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21, has held a valid driver license for 5 years, and is sitting beside you. In order to apply, do the following:

  • Complete a 33-hour “Rhode Island approved driver education course()”:http://www.ccri.edu/lifelong/dred/
  • Acquire a “Rhode Island Driver’s Manual()”:http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/manuals/Driver_Manual_FINAL.pdf so you can study for the test
  • Bring a certified birth certificate (not a copy), your driver education certificate, and a Social Security card
  • Your parent/guardian must sign your Rhode Island Instructional Permit application
  • Don’t forget the Rhode Island license fee of $11.50

Once you’re ready, head on down to your “local Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles()”:http://www.dmv.ri.gov/documents/DMV%20Road%20Test%20New%20Address%2012-1-09.pdf (DMV) with your parent or guardian and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take a vision test, as well as a written exam. If you make it this far, the reward will be your Rhode Island Limited Instruction Permit, which is valid for 1 year. Remember, all passengers must wear seatbelts, and don’t forget to have your Rhode Island Limited Instruction Permit with you at all times.

Once you’ve held your Rhode Island Learner’s Permit without incident for 6 months and have met a few more requirements, you’re all set for the next phase in the Rhode Island Graduated License process, the Rhode Island Limited Provisional License.

The Rhode Island Junior Driver License and Rhode Island Full Driver License

You can apply for your Rhode Island Limited Provisional License once you’ve held your Rhode Island Learne’rs Permit for 6 months and have satisfied these requirements:

  • Hold your Rhode Island Limited Learner’s Permit for at least 6 months in good standing
  • Completed 50 hours of driving practice with a supervising driver – at least 10 practice hours must be at night
  • No Rhode Island moving violations or safety belt convictions for the previous 6 months

As soon as you’ve completed these requirements, make an appointment and head down to your local Rhode Island DMV. Be sure to bring:

  • A parent/guardian who qualifies as a supervising driver
  • $10 license fee
  • Proof of active insurance (an insurance card)
  • Your valid Rhode Island Limited Instruction Permit
  • A vehicle registered in Rhode Island with valid RI inspection sticker and two plates
  • Certificate of 50 hours driving practice signed by your parent/guardian

Then you’ll have to take the dreaded Rhode Island road test! If you pass, then congratulations – you’ve just earned your Rhode Island Limited Provisional License! Howeverm you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for just a little while longer.

  • Rhode Island Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties

You’ve come a long way, but you still have a few months of good behavior to go before you’ve earned your full license. Although with supervision you can still drive at any time, there are a few restrictions for your Rhode Island Limited Provisional License that you must follow:

  • No driving between 1AM and 5AM unless:
  • you’re driving to/from work
  • it’s a volunteer fire department, rescue squad, or emergency medical service activity

If you violate any of these Rhode Island teen driver license restrictions, your Rhode Island Learner’s Permit or Rhode Island Provisional Instruction License may be suspended.

You’re almost at the finish line. After you’ve had your Rhode Island Provisional Instruction License for 1 year, you can apply for a Rhode Island Full Operator’s License. Then, these restrictions are removed. Just go on down to your local Rhode Island DMV—you know the drill. Freedom!

Rhode Island Drunk Driving Laws

As a Rhode Island teen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Rhode Island drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most states, Rhode Island has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Rhode Island DUI or Rhode Island DWI, you face additional penalties to those listed below.

Upon your first conviction of a Rhode Island DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of .08, you’ll face the following penalties:

  • Jail up to 1 year and/or
  • Community Service 10-60 hours
  • Fine of $100-$300 (for .08 BAC)
  • Highway Assessment $500
  • License Suspension from 30 days to 180 days
  • A Rhode Island DWI course

And of course, further Rhode Island DWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Rhode Island license suspension or even Rhode Island license revocation.

Rhode Island Auto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws

Once you receive your Rhode Island Learner’s Permit or Rhode Island Provisional driver’s license, you’re ready to drive—or are you? Not quite! Unfortunately, auto accidents are a fact of life for even the most seasoned drivers. Thus, Rhode Island drivers are required by law to be covered by “liability insurance()”:http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/documents/rules/insurance/Refiled-Regulation53.pdf. The minimum liability insurance coverage is:

  • $25,000 bodily injury for one person
  • $50,000 bodily injury two or more people
  • $25,000 for property damage per accident
  • $75,000 combined single limit

If you are in an accident and discovered driving without Rhode Island mandatory liability insurance, your Rhode Island license could be suspended.

Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws

Currently, Rhode Island teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving, and this includes hands-free devices. The fine is $50 for your first and second offense. Upon your third conviction, your Rhode Island Limited Instructional Permit or Rhode Island Limited Provisional License will be suspended until you turn 18! As a whole, Rhode Island drivers are prohibited from sending text messages while driving. The fee is $85 for first conviction, $100 for the second, and $125 for the third.

Rhode Island Online Driver Education

Rhode Island teen drivers are required to take a Rhode Island approved driver education course. You can find more information about approved Rhode Island online driver education on the “Rhode Island DMV website()”:http://www.dmv.ri.gov/licenses/new.php.

Rhode Island Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will I be able to pay by check for the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers education course?
    Yes, you may pay by online check or you may mail in a check for the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers education course.
  • How long do I need to wait before I receive the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island internet drivers ed certificate of completion?
    You can choose your preferred method of shipping at registration! TeenDrivingCourse.com offers several convenient options for shipping your Rhode Island certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express. If you select regular US Mail, your online Rhode Island traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days. If you select Federal Express, you have several options! You can select Priority Overnight delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or if you complete your online Rhode Island traffic school course on a Friday, we also offer Saturday Federal Express delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).
  • I want to take the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers ed course. Is there any personal and payment information that is not secure over the website?
    No, all personal and payment information is secure. TeenDrivingCourse.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure. We offer several payment methods for our Rhode Island internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
  • What is the price for the Rhode Island online drivers ed course?
    The TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $24.99. Discounts may be available if you have a “refer a friend” discount code.
  • Can I take a Rhode Island internet driver education program for new drivers after I turn 16?
    In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit. Please check with your State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (or whichever state agency handles the issuing of drivers’ licenses in Rhode Island) to be sure that you are eligible to take Rhode Island driver education.

Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

  • I need to take a Rhode Island education course as soon as possible. How fast-paced is the Rhode Island internet drivers education course that TeenDrivingCourse.com offers?
    You can set your own pace! Once you sign-up for the TeenDrivingCourse.com online drivers ed class, you can start the Rhode Island learners permit course immediately or wait until later. You can start-and-stop the Rhode Island drivers ed course as often as you like — at TeenDrivingCourse.com you set the schedule! Once you finish the Rhode Island drivers ed internet course, you must take a Rhode Island final exam. If you don’t pass the Rhode Island test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
  • IMPORTANT: Please be aware that although TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or whichever state agency oversees the licensing of drivers in Rhode Island.
  • If I pass the Rhode Island internet drivers ed course, can my parents get a discount on their Rhode Island auto insurance?
    Possibly—it depends on which state you live in and which company you are insured with. In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to teen-aged drivers who successfully complete an online Rhode Island drivers education course. We recommend that you contact your insurance agent in Rhode Island to see what, if any, discount you may qualify for by enrolling in TeenDrivingCourse.com’s Rhode Island online drivers education course.
  • Am I free to take the Rhode Island drivers ed course from several computers, or does the entire course have to be taken on a single computer?
    For your convenience, you’re free to take the Rhode Island online driver education course from any computer you want. For example, it’s perfectly okay to take part of the Rhode Island online drivers ed course at school and part of the Rhode Island Learners permit course from home! Any computer with internet access will work.
  • May I take frequent breaks during the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers education course?
    Yes. You may take breaks as often as needed for the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers education course. TeenDrivingCourse.com is easy, fun and — most importantly — convenient!
  • When I finish the Rhode Island internet drivers education course, how can I be sure that receive my Rhode Island certificate within 7 days of completion?
    How quickly you get your Rhode Island online drivers ed certificate of completion depends upon the shipping method you select at registration. We offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express. Depending upon how quickly you need your Rhode Island certificate, you receive it in as little as 24 hours.
    How many hours will I spend completing the Rhode Island online drivers ed course?

The Rhode Island online driver ed course offered by TeenDrivingCourse.com is about 30 hours long. However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

Please be aware that while in some states TeenDrivingCourse.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state’s driver education requirements, in other states TeenDrivingCourse.com is offered as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school. To find out if TeenDrivingCourse.com will meet your state’s minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

  • Does TeenDrivingCourse.com allow refund requests for the Rhode Island online drivers ed course at any time?
    Yes, TeenDrivingCourse.com allows requests for refunds on your Rhode Island online drivers ed course at any time prior to the shipping of your Rhode Island certificate of completion. After that, you may no longer request a refund. This policy sets us apart from our competitors, who will not allow refund requests after a certain point in the Rhode Island online learners permit course.
  • Does TeenDrivingCourse.com offer any features that will make it easier to take the Rhode Island online driver education course for people like me who have difficulty reading large amounts of text?
    For those who have trouble reading large amounts of online text, TeenDrivingCourse.com has made it easier by offering a “Read Along” option. It works by reading the material aloud while you follow along with the online text. Simply order the feature when you register for the Rhode Island online drivers ed class.
  • How do I know if the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island internet teen drivers’ ed course is approved in Rhode Island?
    The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be able to tell you whether TeenDrivingCourse.com will fulfill your state’s driver education requirements or whether TeenDrivingCourse.com may be taken as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.
  • Before I can get my permit to start practicing driving, what Rhode Island driver education documents will I need?
    Generally, most states will require you to present a valid certificate of completion for a state-approved driver education program. However, the Rhode Island DMV/DVS may require additional paperwork before allowing you to take the Rhode Island learner’s permit exam. You probably should either contact a Rhode Island DMV/DVS office in your area or visit their website and find out exactly what documents you are required to have with you when you go to your local driver’s license office to take your Rhode Island learner’s permit test.
  • Do you have any specific recommendations when I am taking the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers ed course quizzes?
    It is recommended that you review and study the TeenDrivingCourse.com Rhode Island online drivers ed course material, so that you will be fully prepared for a Rhode Island internet drivers ed course quiz at the end of each Rhode Island online drivers ed course chapter.
  • What’s the best reason for taking the Rhode Island drivers education course online instead of in a classroom?
    The best reasons are freedom and convenience! If you value the ability to learn what you want, where you want, how you want—instead of spending hours listening to a teacher—the TeenDrivingCourse.com online Rhode Island drivers ed course is truly the best option for you. Even in states that do not permit online driver education, the Rhode Island driver ed course offered by TeenDrivingCourse.com can still be a valuable tool that will reinforce the things you learn in the classroom.
  • What information will I need to provide in order to prove I am who I say I am while taking the Rhode Island online driver education course?
    Many states will not require ID verification when taking an online driver education course, although this can vary from state to state. A few states may require us to verify your identity by, for example, asking you personal questios throughout the course. The purpose of this is simply to verify that you are who you say you are.