License at 19. Question, please help? (DMV, law, car)

[charliechewston]

Hi, I'm 19 years old and have never proceeded to get my license until now. I was wondering what is the RI State law for this, after I have taken the written test do I need to hold a permit for a certain amount of time? Or can I immediately schedule a road test for the next week or so? Any help would be great, I know the law is different in some states, I just want to know what it is in RI.

[sevenofsix]

try looking here Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles :*
I haven't driven a car in 5 years and should be taking the test again in a day or two.

[charliechewston]

I did look there, but didn't find the answer to my question.

[CaseyB]

I don't see anything in the regulations that you have to have had your permit for X amount of time before your road test, but why not just call them and ask? (401) 462-4368

[1979]

Your best bet is to just call the registry, but be very patient. Call them when you have some time, because you'll be on hold for awhile.

[sevenofsix]

I'm reading the dmv manual and it's says: If you reach the age of eighteen before having a Limited Instructional Permit for one year, you may apply for a Full Operator's License.