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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 380 of 412

A novice driver gets a prohibition. What must they do after the licence is reinstated?

  1. Wait for 24 more months with no prohibition
  2. Wait for 12 more months with no prohibition
  3. Take the knowledge test again
  4. Nothing, as the earlier time still counts
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Correct answer: Wait for 24 more months with no prohibition

The novice loses the time they had built up and must start the 24 months again.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 9, Your licence: Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) penalties, page 141

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026