Question 795 · Car theory test
A learner permit driver who receives 7 penalty points in a 36-month period (three years) will be banned from driving for how many months?
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Correct answer
6 months.
Official explanation
A learner driver needs to be aware that there is a lower penalty point threshold for learner or novice drivers.
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