Page 1 of 1
Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:28 pm
by RICKY-R69
Hi Guys,
I heard a rumour that somebody with a learners licence are allowed to drive alone,as long as they display a reflective red L on the back of the vehicle. How true is this? If true , are they allowed to transport passengers?
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:37 pm
by Muderick
AFAIK... No and No again!
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:22 pm
by Ron&Gill
On a motor bike: Yes and No...
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:50 pm
by fig
I thought a driver's licence was optional for drivers in this country ...
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:53 pm
by Ron&Gill
Depends on whether you transport public...
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:14 pm
by Tony Z
you need a sober driver over 25yo if you want to driver with a learners license
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:23 pm
by RICKY-R69
Is this what the law says?
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:28 pm
by retrovan
fig wrote:I thought a driver's licence was optional for drivers in this country ...
Depends WHERE you buy it...........
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:28 pm
by Ron&Gill
AFAIK yes, I don't know about the 25 year age limit, that's something new. The sobriety of the holder of the drivers' licence was always the case.
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:33 pm
by RICKY-R69
I googled the topic. Learner drivers are allowed to carry passengers. Also allowed to tow a trailer or a caravan. Will receive same punishment as licenced drivers for traffic offences.
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:21 pm
by Tony Z
Tony Z wrote:you need a sober driver over 25yo if you want to driver with a learners license
thats what I was always told.... 25yo makes a person fall into the 'mature' drivers category. Same thing when renting a car - good luck if you under 25, if not, pay extra (from a proper car rental, not Best Beetle and the likes).
Re: Driving with a learners licence.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:50 pm
by JamesD
AFAIK there is no age limit on the driver, But he/she must be sober and sitting in the passanger seat, Not the Rear seat. Learner may not drive alone, But i have seen that a good few time... Took one idiot i saw that was driving alone 5 stalls before pulling away, Stupid woman did that 3 traffic lights in a row...