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Rhode Island DMV Diagnostic Test – Are You Ready?

Average pass rate for driving tests in Rhode Island: 64%.
Average pass rate for this test: 33%.
Hard
2-3 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>1%
80-89=>1%
70-79=>3%
60-69=>1%
<60%=>94%
Avg. first-try score: 17%

Life in the 401 is no joke. Sure, people may make a lot of fun about size and the lack of an actual island. However, there is something to be said when Mr. Potato Head would rather reside here than in Idaho. Who’s laughing now? Sadly, you won’t be laughing or driving to WaterFire without a Rhode Island driver’s license. When it’s time to take the wheel and learn the rules of the road, you need to follow the directions along your path to success. Rhode Island requires you to answer 80% of the 40 questions on its driver’s license knowledge test to receive a passing score. Are you able to meet that challenge? If you have doubts, you don’t need to look far to find a resource to boost your confidence and provide valuable instruction.

This free Rhode Island DMV Diagnostic Driving practice test offers you expert instruction to turn you into a wiz in driver safety. Although you may already know a great deal about safe driving, the Rhode Island knowledge test can present challenges to your ability to provide correct answers. There are 8 questions on the official test that have been identified as the ones commonly missed. These questions may be worded in a complex or confusing manner or offer answer choices with striking similarities. The practice test includes questions just like those identified to help you avoid falling victim to their deceiving nuances. It is a game changer that can help you pass your official knowledge test on the first try.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Fines & Penalties
Dui & Alcohol Limits
Snow & Ice
Rhode Island DMV Diagnostic Test – Are You Ready?
RI DMV driver's license
Based on the official RI Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
58 tests completed today

Accuracy & authorship

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy:

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Rhode Island tests. ~2-3 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Rhode Island permit test has 40 questions. You must get 28 correct (70%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Rhode Island DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 8 days.
  • Commonly missed: lane changes and blind spots, road sign recognition (warning, regulatory, and guide signs).
  • Ready to schedule? Book your RI DMV appointment

About the Rhode Island learner permit

Based on the most recent Rhode Island DMV driver’s manual (Rhode Island DMV Handbook (RI Driver's Manual) 2025) and up to date as of December 2025, this practice test is an efficient resource to prepare you for your official knowledge test. It outperforms any study guide because it is interactive and equips you with the information needed to think through a question. If you submit a wrong answer, the practice test provides a detailed explanation of the correct answer. You’ll be able to dazzle your friends with the wealth of driver safety information that you possess. Not only will you be able to pass your official knowledge test, but this information will be applied every time you drive.

If you’re looking to pull up your anchor from the Ocean State, you will find practice tests for other U.S. states and Washington D.C. at https://driving-tests.org/academy/drivers-license.

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