How to get a Driver's License/Permit license in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealers' License and Hearing Board (Dealers' License & Regulations Office) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealers' License and Hearing Board (Dealers' License & Regulations Office)Required hours by license class
Driver's License/Permit
33 required hoursWho this applies to: Under age 18
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Source: Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealers' License and Hearing Board (Dealers' License & Regulations Office) · verified 2026-09-03
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Rhode Island require for auto dealers?
- 33 hours for Driver's License/Permit, as set by the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealers' License and Hearing Board (Dealers' License & Regulations Office).
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Rhode Island?
- Our research of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles - Dealers' License and Hearing Board (Dealers' License & Regulations Office) rule does not show a required exam alongside the education hours. Confirm with the board before you apply.
- Can I complete these hours online?
- Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.