What are the rules with sitting in with a learner driver on a provisional licence?

Question

I hold a full licence and have done for 3 1/2 years + what are the rules to sit in with my girlfriend on with her holding a provistional? Do i need to be 21 ect ect

Answer 1

You must be over 21 and have held a full clean licence for the appropriate vehicle for at least 3 years - if you hold a licence for an automatic, then you can't teach on a manual gear box. You must have appropriate insurance on the vehicle and display L plates front and rear whilst the learner is driving. And you must have endless patience and nerves of steel. It looks easier than it is but you have to avoid the pitfall of trying to drive the car for her because of your own nerves. Driving instructors who find it easy have loads of experience and of course dual controls.

Answer 2

In the UK you need to be at least 21 and to have held a full driving licence for at least three years.

The car needs L plates on the front and rear naturally, and the learner driver will at the very least have to be on the insurance as a named driver, and you'll also need pass the theory test before taking the practical exam. Like any learner, you're not allowed on the motorways, and it goes without saying that you as the full licence holder need to actually be giving instruction and supervising properly - not sat with your head in a book or newspaper, having a quick nap or talking on your mobile phone, and definately not over the drink/drive limit even if the driver is stone-cold sober.

Answer 3

The supervisor of a provisional licence holder should be 21 years old and have held a full licence for a minimum of 3 years.

Answer 4

You must be over the age of 21 and have held a full licence for a minimum of three years. If you intend to allow her to use your car, then you must notify your Insurance company. If you are using her car, then you will both be covered by her insurance.
You must display L plates, and road tax disc as normal.
All the other items mentioned in the above answers, like extra mirrors etc. are sensible but not compulsory.

Answer 5

you need to be 21 and have had a full licence for 3 years that's all

Answer 6

Yes you need to hold a full licence for a min of 3 years and be min age of 21. She also needs to be insured.

Answer 7

Yes you do need to be 21 and hold a full driver's licence but you also need to have the correct insurance. It is expensive to get a learner driver on your policy but it can be done. Probably cost an additional £800+, it may just be cheaper to get professional lessons on a block booking.

Answer 8

I think you have to be over 21,held a clean driving licence for 3 years.Your girlfriend will have to be insured to drive the car as well or the car covered for any driver.Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Smity....you really should say which country you're in so you don't get folks telling you about irrelevant driving laws from other places!
But i see (from your other ?'s) you're in the UK.

So...Whoever accompanies the learner must be over 21 years old and have held a full British driving licence for the type of vehicle they are driving for at least three years.
L-plates must be used on the vehicle when the learner is driving. At all other times they should be removed or covered.

Good luck to your girlfriend...i hope your car gets away unscathed! ;-)

Answer 10

Have had a license for over 3 years, over 21 years old, put L plates on the front and back of the car and have a mirror on your side to see the person driving and so you can see whats behind the car too.