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Driving Schools in Johnston, Rhode Island: Licensed Options and What to Check
2 driving schools listed in Johnston, RI, how to check a school is licensed in Rhode Island, and what the state requires of new drivers.
If you or your teen is learning to drive in Johnston, RI, you have options: we list 2 driving schools in the city, in ZIP code 02919. Here is how to narrow them down, starting with the one check that matters most: a valid state license.
driving schools listed in Johnston
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A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets Rhode Island's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In Rhode Island, driving schools are licensed through the Rhode Island DMV.
- Search Rhode Island’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Under 18: a 33-hour classroom course before the limited instruction permit. (source)
- Behind the wheel: no state-mandated hours. Lessons with a DMV-licensed school are optional. (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Rhode Island DMV before you enroll.
Driving schools in Johnston
Here are both of the Johnston driving schools in our directory. Each name links to its listing page on RoadVerified, where you can see its license details and source.
- INTERNATIONAL CDL LLC2227 PLAINFIELD PIKE, Johnston, RI 02919On the official state list (license 32)
- PVD Driving School113 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI 02919On the official state list (license 47)
Looking further afield? Browse every other Rhode Island listing in our Rhode Island driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Johnston, RI?
Our directory lists 2 driving schools with an address in Johnston as of October 2026, 2 of them taken from the official state list.
Who licenses driving schools in Rhode Island?
Our research points to the Rhode Island DMV (dmv.ri.gov/node/1666).
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