Question 798 · Car theory test
For how long is a learner driver's accompanying driver required to have held their full licence in Category B?
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Correct answer
2 years.
Official explanation
A learner driver needs to be aware that not just anyone can be an accompanying driver. An accompanying driver has to have held a full licence for at least 2 years and have built up good driving experience.
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