Can you have a passenger in a car with a learner driver?

When it comes to passengers in your car as a learner, as long as you don’t go over the legal number of people the vehicle is meant to hold, you’re good. What you must ensure is that the person in the passenger seat is a fully qualified driver that some insurance companies insist must be at least 25 years of age.

Can a learner have a child in the car?

The supervising driver law rules out having children in the front of the car. Otherwise, yes, learner drivers can carry child passengers. This includes making sure that they’re wearing seatbelts, and using the correct car seats for up to the the age of 12, or shorter than 138cm (whichever comes first).

How many passengers are allowed with a learner driver?

Is it permitted for a learner driver to have more than one passenger in the motor vehicle, other than the licenced driver in the front passenger seat? Answer: You must always be accompanied by a driver who holds a valid driving licence for the same class of vehicle that you are driving.

What is the passenger restriction law?

Although you are allowed to drive unsupervised most of the time, you cannot drive alone between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Passenger restrictions. You are not allowed to have any passengers under the age of 20 unless you are supervised by a parent or legal guardian.

Can a learner driver drive in the dark?

Driving at night is perfectly legal for you as a learner driver, so long as you’ve got an experienced, qualified driver with you and you have insurance that covers you to do so. There are no hard and fast rules about when to start night driving, so when you do it is really up to you.

Can I drive with a provisional license?

What can you do with a provisional licence? Once you have passed your theory test, your provisional licence allows you to drive a car. However, this does not mean you can drive wherever you want and in whatever vehicle you choose.

How long does a provisional license last?

10 years
Your provisional driving licence will last for 10 years. But keep in mind you only have two years from the date you pass your driving theory test to take your practical driving test. If you don’t take your practical test within that time you must retake the theory test first.

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