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A learner drives with a supervising driver in the car. A friend asks for a ride. What is the rule?

  1. The friend may sit in the rear seat
  2. The friend may ride if wearing a seat belt
  3. The learner must not carry the friend
  4. The friend may ride in the daytime only
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Correct answer: The learner must not carry the friend

A learner must not drive with a passenger other than the supervising driver. There are small exceptions, such as examiners and students with an instructor.

Source: Driver's Licence Regulations (N.S. Reg. 226/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 6, Conditions for licensed learners, page 9

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026