Kenyon Rhode Island Teen Driving Guide

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring completed application, drivers course completion certificate, birth certificate, social security card, and payment for the fee. A guardian must also be present to sign the documents.

WHY: This test covers knowledge of Rhode Island driving laws.

WHERE: Take the exam at the Cranston DMV location. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

LOCATIONS AROUND THE KENYON AREA WHERE YOU CAN TAKE THE EXAM:

Practice Driving On Rhode Island Roads with a Parent

WHEN: This takes place during the time when your teen has their permit, and must be competed before taking the driver's license exam.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should always carry their Rhode Island learner's permit each time they drive. A parent or guardian is required to be present. Use the DRVN app to guide development and track time.

DURATION: Rhode Island law requires 50 hours of supervised driving time with 10 of these hours being at night.

WHERE: Practice driving on a range of roads, from residential to city to freeways. Focus especially on roads in and around the area you live in Rhode Island to build familiarity with local traffic.

MOBILE COACHING APP FOR PARENTS AND TEENS:

DRVN

This Mobile App makes it easy for parents to guide skills development and track practice driving time.

Practice Driving with an Instructor In Rhode Island

WHEN: This takes place while your teen has their Rhode Island learner's permit, and at the same time as classroom instruction.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Your teen should carry their learner's permit, and you'll need to acquire the services of a licensed Rhode Island Driving instructor.

DURATION: Rhode Island law requires 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an instructor.

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS IN THE KENYON, RHODE ISLAND AREA:

Labonte's Auto School

111 Hopkins Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI 2817

(877) 374-8333

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Rhode Island Driving School Inc

21 Viola St, Coventry, RI 2816

(401) 823-0440

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Araujo Driving School LLC

40 Bayberry Drive, West Warwick, RI 2893

(401) 714-9555

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Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Driver Education

400 East Ave, Warwick, RI 2886

(401) 825-2000

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Newport County Driving School

3001 East Main Rd Unit G, Portsmouth, RI 2871

(401) 612-6237

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Kathy's Driving School

90 Sumter St, Providence, RI 2907

(401) 263-4701

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Mejia's Driving School

287 Admiral St Apt 1, Providence, RI 2908

(401) 270-5253

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LaRue's Blackstone Valley Driving School

15 Gem St., North Providence, RI 2904

(401) 722-1864

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AAA Driver Training School

110 Royal Little Drive, Providence, RI 2904

(401) 868-2000

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Take the Rhode Island Driver's License Exam

WHEN: When your teen turns 16, has held their permit for 6 months, completed driver's education, and met the required supervised driving hours, schedule to take the driver's license test.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bring your learner's permit, signed affidavit, and payment for the fees.

WHERE: Take the exam at the Cranston DMV location. Make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.

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Purchase Car Insurance Coverage In Rhode Island For Your Teen

WHEN: Your teen is automatically covered under your policy when they have their permit, at no additional cost. However, once they get their full license and start driving, they will need a separate insurance coverage. Be prepared, this can be costly.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: You'll need to provide your insurance agent with a copy of your teen's driver's license, plus information on the primary vehicle that they will be driving. If your teen is a good student with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, many insurers will offer discounts if you provide a copy of their grade card.

WHERE: Start with your insurance agent, but make sure to shop around!

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Kenyon Rhode Island Teen Driving Guide

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