Rhode Island teen drivers

Rhode Island permit driving log: 50 hours, 10 at night

Teen drivers in Rhode Island need 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night, and must hold a learner's permit for at least 6 months. FirstGear keeps the log for you.

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Supervised hours50

Total required by the state

Night hours10

Counted within the 50 hours

Permit hold6 months

Minimum time on a learner's permit

What Rhode Island asks for

Permit at 16.

Requirements last checked October 2026. Rules change and can differ by age or driver education, so confirm with Rhode Island DMV before you rely on them.

How FirstGear handles the Rhode Island log

  • Choose Rhode Island at setup and FirstGear sets your hour goals for you. You can adjust them in Settings.
  • Each drive is timed with GPS and split into day and night automatically from local sunset and sunrise.
  • A permit countdown tracks the 6-month hold period from your issue date.
  • Export a PDF of every drive, supervisor and total: a complete record to back up the form or certification Rhode Island DMV asks for.
Rhode Island questions

Good to know

How many supervised driving hours does Rhode Island require?

Rhode Island requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.

How many night hours does Rhode Island require?

At least 10 of the 50 hours must be driven at night. FirstGear splits each drive into day and night automatically using local sunset and sunrise.

How long do you have to hold a learner's permit in Rhode Island?

The learner's permit must be held for at least 6 months before moving to the next license stage. FirstGear counts this down from your permit issue date.

Does Rhode Island accept a driving log from an app?

Rhode Island DMV decides what paperwork it accepts, and many states use their own log or certification form signed by a parent or guardian. FirstGear gives you an accurate drive-by-drive record and running totals to complete that form from, plus a PDF you can print. Check with Rhode Island DMV for the exact form it wants.

How much does FirstGear cost?

A one-time $7.99 unlock. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.

Start your Rhode Island log

Record the next drive and let the totals add up.

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