Permit Flashcards

In Rhode Island, a limited instruction permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least what age?

Answer: 21 years old

Rhode Island requires permit holders to drive with a supervising licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.

How long must a Rhode Island driver under 18 hold a limited instruction permit before applying for a limited provisional license?

Answer: At least 6 months

Rhode Island's graduated licensing law requires minors to hold the permit for a minimum of six months.

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a Rhode Island permit holder under 18 complete, including night hours?

Answer: 50 hours, including 10 at night

Rhode Island requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving, 10 of which must be at night.

What is the minimum age to obtain a limited instruction permit in Rhode Island?

Answer: 16 years old

Rhode Island issues limited instruction permits starting at age 16.

A Rhode Island permit holder under 18 must be enrolled in or have completed which of the following before getting a permit?

Answer: A state-approved driver education course

Applicants under 18 must complete a state-approved driver education course, offered through CCRI, before receiving a permit.

While driving with a limited instruction permit in Rhode Island, where must the supervising driver sit?

Answer: In the front passenger seat beside the permit holder

The supervising licensed driver must occupy the front seat next to the permit holder to assist and take control if needed.

What happens if a Rhode Island permit holder under 18 is convicted of a moving violation during the permit period?

Answer: The waiting period for the next license stage can be extended

A violation during the permit phase can delay advancement to the limited provisional license under Rhode Island's graduated licensing rules.