State young driver licensing summary:

Rhode Island


Rating: Good
To get a learners license you must:
Have a minimum age of: 161
Before getting a license or restricted license you must:
Have a mandatory holding period of: 6 months
Have a minimum supervised driving time of: 50 hours, 10 of which must be at night
Have a minimum age of: 16, 6 months2
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage:
Nighttime restrictions: 1 am-5 am
Passenger restrictions:
(family members excepted unless otherwise noted)
first 12 months–no more than 1 passenger younger than 21
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted:
Nighttime restrictions: 17, 6 months
Passenger restrictions: 17, 6 months

1Driver education is required of permit applicants younger than 18.

2Driver education is required of license applicants younger than 18.

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