Rhode Island Permit Practice Test 2026
Rhode Island permit practice test: 612 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test.
Official test facts (verified)
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test languages | computer: English, Spanish, Portuguese; (printed foreign-language exam on request) | dmv.ri.gov | |
| Official handbook | dmv.ri.gov | dmv.ri.gov | |
| Practice questions | 612 questions | dmv.ri.gov |
612 practice questions
Units
- 1Traffic Signs & Signals168 questions0%Practise
- 2General Driving Knowledge86 questions0%Practise
- 3Sharing the Road78 questions0%Practise
- 4Highway & Freeway Driving64 questions0%Practise
- 5Impaired Driving & Penalties46 questions0%Practise
- 6Bad Weather & Night Driving43 questions0%Practise
- 7Right of Way & Intersections41 questions0%Practise
- 8Speed Limits & Following Distance32 questions0%Practise
- 9Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation32 questions0%Practise
- 10Parking & Stopping Rules21 questions0%Practise
- 11Licensing, Demerits & Penalties1 questions0%Practise
Practice question bank
Sample questions
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
- Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass.
- Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. ✓
- Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
- Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass. ✓
- Cut them off to slow them down.
- Retaliate by tailgating them.
- Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.
On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
- Continue to drive in a normal manner. ✓
- Stop as quickly as you can.
- Speed up to get out of its way.
- Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
- Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. ✓
- Keep a steady pace.
- Stay in the driver's blind spot.
- Honk to let them know you are there.
Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states
| State | Questions on test | Pass mark | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 612 | ||
| Connecticut | 25 | 20 (80%) | 467 |
| Massachusetts | 25 | 18 (72%) | 501 |
FAQ
How many practice questions does this Rhode Island permit practice test have?
612 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (168), General Driving Knowledge (86), Sharing the Road (78). 81 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).
Where do these practice questions come from?
Questions are based on the official Rhode Island driver handbook (dmv.ri.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Rhode Island.
Is the Rhode Island permit practice test free?
Yes. All 612 questions, topic practice and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.
Which languages is the Rhode Island Car learner's permit test offered in?
computer: English, Spanish, Portuguese; (printed foreign-language exam on request)
Where is the official handbook?
https://dmv.ri.gov/licenses-permits-ids/permits-tests/operator-manuals
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook