Disability Driving Assistance
ADA & Alternate Exam Options
The Rhode Island DMV provides reasonable accommodations for customers with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All ADA-related services require written documentation. Accommodations are provided by appointment only, must be requested in advance, and are administered exclusively at DMV Headquarters. All scheduling is coordinated through email at Dmv.exams@dmv.ri.gov.
Standard Computerized Knowledge Exam
- The computerized knowledge exam cannot be extended beyond the standard allotted time.
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) customers may take the computerized knowledge exam.
- No time extensions are available for the computerized exam.
Written (Paper) Knowledge Exam
- A paper knowledge exam is available.
- The paper exam allows extended time (90+ minutes).
- Written documentation is required.
Person-to-Person and Foreign Language Oral Exams
Person-to-person and foreign language oral exams may be provided as ADA accommodations and are available by appointment only. Requests must be made in advance via email and phone, and written documentation confirming the need for an oral exam is required. Interpreter services for these exams, when applicable, will be provided remotely by telephone answering service.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) Customers & Interpreter Services
- Interpreter services are provided only for Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) customers.
- HOH customers may take the computerized knowledge exam.
- If a HOH customer is unable to read the exam due to a disability, an oral exam with interpreter services may be arranged.
- Requests must be submitted in advance via email to Dmv.exams@dmv.ri.gov to allow coordination.
- Written documentation is required.
- Services are provided at DMV Headquarters only.
Road Test Accommodations
- The Rhode Island DMV provides reasonable accommodations for road tests. The road test itself is administered without modification; however, the manner in which the test is proctored may be accommodated. Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) customers receive instructional cards to guide them through the course. Other reasonable accommodations may include simplified, easy-to-follow instructions to support clear communication while maintaining the integrity, safety, and standardized requirements of the examination. All road test accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and require appropriate documentation. Please inform the DMV of the Test date and time via Dmv.Exams@dmv.ri.gov