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Driving Schools in Providence, Rhode Island: A 2026 Guide
12 driving schools listed in Providence, RI, how to check a school is licensed in Rhode Island, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Choosing a driving school in Providence is easier when you know what to look for. Our Rhode Island directory has 12 driving schools in Providence, across ZIP codes 02904, 02905, 02907, 02908 and 02909. Below you will find several of them, plus a quick way to confirm a school is licensed.
driving schools listed in Providence
of them on the official state list
ZIP codes covered
Licensing is not a formality. It is how Rhode Island checks instructors, training cars and course content. If a school is not licensed, its lessons may not count toward a license or an insurance discount.
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 Providence
We picked 6 of the 12 Providence schools from our directory, starting with the ones on the official state list. Each links to its RoadVerified listing.
- AAA DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL110 ROYAL LITTLE DRIVE, Providence, RI 02904On the official state list (license 2)
- ABC DRIVING SCHOOL LLC81 TRASK ST, Providence, RI 02905On the official state list (license 51)
- ARIEL'S DRIVING SCHOOL LLC.83 Progress Ave, Providence, RI 02909On the official state list (license 44)
- BOLT DRIVING ACADEMY359 CARPENTER ST APT 213, Providence, RIOn the official state list (license 63)
- EXPERTISE DRIVING SCHOOL18 MARION AVE, Providence, RI 02905On the official state list (license 42)
- FAVORS DRIVING SCHOOL LLC25 BUCKLIN ST UNIT 3, Providence, RI 02907On the official state list (license 49)
See all 12 Providence schools and 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 Providence, RI?
Our directory lists 12 driving schools with an address in Providence as of October 2026, 12 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).
How RoadVerified helps
RoadVerified exists to make roads safer by making sure driving schools are authentic. We verify driving schools at no cost and work to weed out fake schools and fake paperwork. Our main product is a tamper-proof certificate that a school issues and an insurer can verify online.
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