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Rhode Island Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Rhode Island no longer issues motorcycle permits and gives no DMV motorcycle knowledge test. Practice with 840+ questions for the Rhode Island motorcycle knowledge test, written from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual (Motorcycles chapter).

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Rhode Island motorcycle test

Sharing the road and gear

How does carrying a passenger affect a motorcycle's stopping distance?

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Chapter VI: Motorcycles · Chapter VI: Use of Protective Equipment

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Rhode Island Driver's Manual (Motorcycles chapter)April 2024checked Page numbers are the printed ones. About page numbers

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How the Rhode Island motorcycle test works

  1. A course, not a DMV test

    Rhode Island no longer issues motorcycle permits and gives no DMV motorcycle knowledge test. You complete the motorcycle safety course at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), then bring its certificate and your valid RI license to a DMV branch to add the M endorsement.

  2. Two wheels, three wheels or both

    Since March 1, 2022, CCRI courses are either two-wheel or three-wheel. One certificate brings a Q restriction (two-wheel only) or W restriction (three-wheel only); pass both courses for an unrestricted M endorsement.

  3. What this practice covers

    The motorcycle chapter of the Rhode Island Driver’s Manual (sharing the road, protective equipment and the helmet law) plus the national Motorcycle Operator Manual (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) for riding skills the state manual doesn’t cover: good preparation for the CCRI course.

  4. Mopeds and scooters

    Motorized bicycles, motorized tricycles and motor scooters (no more than 4.9 horsepower and 50 cc, top speed 30 mph) and autocycles don’t need a motorcycle endorsement in Rhode Island.

Source: RI DMV: Motorcycles

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Rules from the Rhode Island Driver's Manual (Motorcycles chapter)

From the April 2024 edition.

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  • p. 48
    Use of Protective Equipment

    Rhode Island law requires every motorcycle operator to wear eye protection properly: glasses, goggles or a face shield, which can reduce or prevent eye injuries.

  • p. 48
    VI. Motorcycles

    Rhode Island's manual: motorcyclists often slow down by downshifting or just rolling off the throttle, so their brake light may not come on; allow more following distance (four seconds) and expect a rider to slow at intersections without a visual warning.

  • p. 48
    VI. Motorcycles

    Rhode Island's manual: because motorcycles are less visible and small, they may seem to move faster than they really are and look farther away than they are; when checking traffic to turn at an intersection, predict that a motorcycle is closer than it looks.

  • p. 48
    VI. Motorcycles

    Rhode Island's manual: at night a motorcycle's single headlight and taillight can blend into the lights of other traffic, so 'odd' lights may be a motorcycle.

  • p. 48
    VI. Motorcycles

    Rhode Island's manual: older motorcycles don't have self-cancelling turn signals, so a signal may have been left on; use caution when passing them and take an extra couple of seconds to make sure the rider sees you.

  • p. 48
    VI. Motorcycles

    Rhode Island's manual: a motorcycle's stopping distance is nearly the same as a car's, but slippery pavement makes quick stops hard, and a motorcycle's maneuverability helps only at slower speeds on good roads.

  • p. 49
    Use of Protective Equipment

    Rhode Island's manual: protective gear reduces or prevents injuries: heavy shoes or boots for the feet, full-length pants (not shorts) and a jacket of durable material for the body, and full-fingered gloves for the hands.

Rhode Island motorcycle license questions and answers

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The knowledge test

What score do I need to pass the Rhode Island motorcycle permit test?

You need 20 of the 25 questions right (80%). Always confirm the current test with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Revenue. Compare every state

How many questions can I miss on the Rhode Island motorcycle permit test?

You can miss up to 5 of the 25 questions: you need 20 right (80%) to pass.

Getting the endorsement

Is there a motorcycle permit test in Rhode Island?

No. The DMV no longer issues motorcycle permits. The motorcycle endorsement comes from completing the CCRI motorcycle safety course (its Basic Rider Course has an online part and two riding ranges) and taking the certificate to a DMV branch with your valid RI license. Our 25-question practice exam (20 to pass) helps you prepare for the course.

Do I need my own motorcycle for the CCRI course?

No. CCRI provides the training motorcycles, and you must not ride your own motorcycle to class without an endorsement. You bring your own riding gear, such as a helmet and boots.

Can I ride a three-wheel motorcycle with my Rhode Island endorsement?

It depends on your course. Since March 1, 2022, a two-wheel course brings a Q restriction (two-wheel only) and a three-wheel course a W restriction (three-wheel only). Endorsements from before that date, and unrestricted endorsements transferred from another state, cover both.

Does my out-of-state motorcycle endorsement transfer to Rhode Island?

Yes. Point it out when you apply for your Rhode Island driver’s license and the endorsement carries over.

How much does a Rhode Island motorcycle permit and license cost?

Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Revenue lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page.

Riding rules

Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Rhode Island?

Every passenger, every operator under 21, and every new operator, whatever their age, for the first year of the license. All operators must also wear eye protection: glasses, goggles or a face shield.

Do I need a motorcycle endorsement for a moped or scooter in Rhode Island?

No, not for vehicles that meet the state’s definitions of a motorized bicycle, motorized tricycle or motor scooter (no more than 4.9 horsepower and 50 cc, top speed 30 mph), or for an autocycle.

Sources: RI DMV: Motorcycles · CCRI: Basic Rider Course · Rhode Island DMV: Fee Schedule