Rhode Island permit driving hours: 50 hours, 10 at night
Rhode Island requires 50 supervised hours, with 10 at night. A parent or guardian signs a notarized affidavit. There is no state-mandated hour-by-hour log form.
Free app: times each drive against the 50-hour goal, 10 at night, and fills the logTotal supervised50 hours
At night10 hours
How it is provenParent signs a statement
How to log the hours in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island DMV wants a signed, notarized parent affidavit. Keeping a log yourself makes it easy to know when the 50 hours are done.
A parent or guardian certifies the hours on the application itself. Keeping a log is still the only way to know you are done.
Rhode Island permit rules at a glance
- Permit holding period
- At least 6 months before the road test
- Notarization
- The parent or guardian affidavit must be notarized
- Optional tool
- The RoadReady app is optional, not required
Rhode Island permit hours: questions
How many hours do you need to drive in Rhode Island?
50 supervised hours, including 10 at night.
Does Rhode Island require a driving log?
No state-mandated log. A parent or guardian signs a notarized affidavit certifying the hours.