What must a learner driver have before they drive on the road for the first time?
- A A driving licence without any penalty points
- B A professional driving instructor with them
- C A valid provisional driving licence
- D A valid medical assessment
Why this is the answer
Before taking a learner driver out for their first driving lesson, an approved driving instructor (ADI) or accompanying driver should first check the learner's • eyesight meets the legal requirements • driving licence is valid.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- A driving licence without any penalty points — Points are irrelevant; a learner holds a provisional licence, not a full one.
- B
- A professional driving instructor with them — A supervising driver need not be a professional instructor.
- D
- A valid medical assessment — No medical assessment is required for an ordinary car licence.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 2
- The Highway Code — page 142
- NSDRT
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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Asked in: Driving Instructor (ADI Part 1)
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