Preparing for the Road Test

The following is a checklist of documentation and vehicle requirements that must be met prior to performing a road test. Please take the time to review this list and check the vehicle to be used for compliance. If you have a question, feel free to contact the DMV Road Test Office at (401)462-5750 prior to arrival in order to avoid any possible complications.

Documents for the Road Test

 Original permit (photocopies are not acceptable).

 Signed and notarized affidavit of 50 hours driving experience required of all drivers under 18 years of age.

 License of supervising driver (out-of-state license is acceptable).

 Completed “Application for License, Identification Card and Permits (LI-1)” form (required for first license issuance and all required supporting documents).*

* If under 18 years of age and applying for a first license, the LI-1 form must be notarized if parent/guardian is not present or has a different last name than applicant.

Vehicle Requirements for the Road Test

 Vehicle should have a center emergency brake (see illustration).

 Proof of valid Rhode Island registration. Two exceptions:

1. Valid military ID is required if vehicle is registered to family member of a military person or military person is stationed in RI.
2. Driver school with a valid out-of-state registration must have current special RI Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate (GU-1338 b) on file with RI DMV. A copy of this form must also be presented to the Examiner at the Road Test site.

 Valid, current Rhode Island Insurance – identification card or photocopies are acceptable. Vehicle owner must be listed on the card.

 Notarized letter allowing use of vehicle (when registered owner is not present).

 Notarized letter from the owner/president of the corporation acknowledging use of a corporate vehicle if being used for the road test.

 Leased vehicles MUST show proof of lessee.

 Valid inspection sticker (Exception: vehicles that are less than 2 years old or 24,000 miles or less, whichever comes first).

 Road Test Examiner will conduct a vehicle safety inspection. The following is part of the safety inspection:

• Brake lights
• Directional lights
• Headlights
• Hazard lights
• Tires
• Legal tint only – manufacture tint must have proper certification
• SRS (airbag) system functionality (Light)
• ABS system functionality (Light)

 No rental vehicles allowed for road test.

 No pets in vehicle used for road test.