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MotorwaysQuestion 195 of 424

Who may drive a car on a motorway as a learner with a provisional licence?

  1. A learner with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls and L plates
  2. A learner with any adult passenger who has held a full licence for three years
  3. A learner who has passed the theory test and has L plates on the car
  4. A learner on a dual-controlled car with a friend who is a qualified mechanic
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Correct answer: A learner with an approved driving instructor in a car with dual controls and L plates

A provisional licence holder may use a motorway only with an approved driving instructor. The car must have dual controls and red L plates (D plates in Wales).

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Motorways (253 to 274), Rule 253

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026